Marcus McNeill close to Extension

[Lexwhat]

Marcus McNeill expressed his desire for a new contract by holding out from the San Diego Chargers. Now that he has reported to the team and been activated from the roster-exempt list, it appears a deal is near completion.


McNeill, a two-time Pro Bowl left tackle, and the Chargers are expected to go over final negotiating points Tuesday, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported, meaning an agreement likely is close.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81b42e77/article/report-chargers-entering-final-contract-talks-with-lt-mcneill?module=HP_headlines

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Marcus McNeill close to Extension

he's already been signed. 5 year deal.

[BillsWin]

Re: Marcus McNeill close to Extension

Never expected the Bills to make a move, it would cost too many of our draft picks and we NEED picks.

[Beebe's Kid]

Re: Marcus McNeill close to Extension

Never expected the Bills to make a move, it would cost too many of our draft picks and we NEED picks.

I agree. A guy like McNeil would have been great, but we would be better off getting a guy with a slightly lower price tag. He is an integral part of that team.

What about Andre Smith? The guy is the back up Tackle in Cincinnati, and from the sounds of it, he is busting his ass to get back into shape. He was highly touted coming out of Bama, and has very good upside.

He probably isn't available for a song, but the cost should be low.

Here is an article from the Bengals website.

I am not saying this is a definite answer, but it seems like it could be a possibility, no?

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Marcus McNeill close to Extension

there's no way they are going to let him go. they drafted him last year in the 1st round.

[Beebe's Kid]

Re: Marcus McNeill close to Extension

there's no way they are going to let him go. they drafted him last year in the 1st round.

You're right. I am grasping at straws...although what if we were to package our 2009 1st round pick in the deal??? He has a lightning fast first step!!