1. CB Jamar Fletcher (Wisconsin, No. 26) - Signing bonus: $2,750,000. Base salaries: $250,000 (2001, plus $250,000 report bonus); $625,000 (2002); $750,000 (2003); $875,000 (2004); $1,000,000 (2005). Total: five years, $6,500,000. Cap value: $1,050,000. (for 2001)
His salary cap charge for 2003 is $1.3M. Fletcher hurt himself his first year (2001) and we really have seen him play for only one year. It was decent but not what many think was the quality of a first round pick. Most players are expected to produce by the third year or bust then Fletcher deservers at least this year to prove himself before being called a bust. Even if Fletcher turns out to be a first round bust, a pay cut and improved play from experience could still make him a viable player.
His salary cap charge for 2003 is $1.3M. Fletcher hurt himself his first year (2001) and we really have seen him play for only one year. It was decent but not what many think was the quality of a first round pick. Most players are expected to produce by the third year or bust then Fletcher deservers at least this year to prove himself before being called a bust. Even if Fletcher turns out to be a first round bust, a pay cut and improved play from experience could still make him a viable player.
