Gunzlingr
06-24-2003, 01:07 PM
By JIM WYATT
Staff Writer
The Titans last night were on the verge of reaching contract agreements with punter Craig Hentrich and backup quarterback Neil O'Donnell, and at least one of the players could be on the practice field as early as today.
Also, the Titans are closing in on a deal for rookie offensive lineman Todd Williams, their seventh-round draft pick from Florida State.
Titans General Manager Floyd Reese, who has had numerous discussions over the past few weeks on the deals for Hentrich, O'Donnell and center Gennaro DiNapoli, said yesterday he would be ''disappointed'' if at least one those players was not signed by Thursday, when the Titans wrap up their June minicamp.
Talks between Reese and Hentrich's agent, Marvin Demoff, entered the final stages last night. Hentrich's deal is expected to be for six years, which would keep the veteran punter under contract through the 2008 season. Hentrich's signing bonus is expected to be between $1.3 million and $1.5 million.
O'Donnell's deal will likely be for two years with base salaries in the $700,000-$900,000 range
more (http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/03/06/34853936.shtml?Element_ID=34853936)
Staff Writer
The Titans last night were on the verge of reaching contract agreements with punter Craig Hentrich and backup quarterback Neil O'Donnell, and at least one of the players could be on the practice field as early as today.
Also, the Titans are closing in on a deal for rookie offensive lineman Todd Williams, their seventh-round draft pick from Florida State.
Titans General Manager Floyd Reese, who has had numerous discussions over the past few weeks on the deals for Hentrich, O'Donnell and center Gennaro DiNapoli, said yesterday he would be ''disappointed'' if at least one those players was not signed by Thursday, when the Titans wrap up their June minicamp.
Talks between Reese and Hentrich's agent, Marvin Demoff, entered the final stages last night. Hentrich's deal is expected to be for six years, which would keep the veteran punter under contract through the 2008 season. Hentrich's signing bonus is expected to be between $1.3 million and $1.5 million.
O'Donnell's deal will likely be for two years with base salaries in the $700,000-$900,000 range
more (http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/03/06/34853936.shtml?Element_ID=34853936)