TRADE FOR GREEN GETTING CLOSER
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that a trade between the Dolphins and the Chiefs for quarterback Trent Green is getting closer to becoming a reality.
Per Schefter, the Dolphins and Green have nearly reached an agreement on a new contract, which surely would reduce significantly Green's base salary of $7.2 million.
The only remaining hurdle is the striking of a deal between Miami and Kansas City. Published reports indicate that the Fins are willing to send the seventh-round pick (one of the last in the draft) that was obtained from the Patriots as part of the Wes Welker trade. The Chiefs, apparently, want more.
And it's becoming increasingly clear that Green wants the deal to get done. "Trent would like to be there," agent Jim Steiner tells the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "He has a relationship with [Dolphins coach] Cam Cameron that goes back 10 years ago when both were with the Washington Redskins together. It's an offense he's familiar with and there would be an excellent working relationship."
If the trade goes through, the deal would make Damon Huard the starting quarterback in Kansas City. But we've got a feeling that the Chiefs won't stand pat with Huard, and that they might try to find a way to upgrade.
Another option for the future is second-year signal-caller Brodie Croyle.
The deal also would raise questions about the future of Daunte Culpepper in Miami.
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that a trade between the Dolphins and the Chiefs for quarterback Trent Green is getting closer to becoming a reality.
Per Schefter, the Dolphins and Green have nearly reached an agreement on a new contract, which surely would reduce significantly Green's base salary of $7.2 million.
The only remaining hurdle is the striking of a deal between Miami and Kansas City. Published reports indicate that the Fins are willing to send the seventh-round pick (one of the last in the draft) that was obtained from the Patriots as part of the Wes Welker trade. The Chiefs, apparently, want more.
And it's becoming increasingly clear that Green wants the deal to get done. "Trent would like to be there," agent Jim Steiner tells the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "He has a relationship with [Dolphins coach] Cam Cameron that goes back 10 years ago when both were with the Washington Redskins together. It's an offense he's familiar with and there would be an excellent working relationship."
If the trade goes through, the deal would make Damon Huard the starting quarterback in Kansas City. But we've got a feeling that the Chiefs won't stand pat with Huard, and that they might try to find a way to upgrade.
Another option for the future is second-year signal-caller Brodie Croyle.
The deal also would raise questions about the future of Daunte Culpepper in Miami.
I would not send them anything more than a 7th for him,,,,and hopefully his base salary will be in the $750K, or league minimum range. He will provide us some veteran leadership and is good insurance.
