Michael82
07-19-2003, 05:11 AM
The Jaguars signed their first draft pick yesterday by following the NFL's slotting system.
Tight end George Wrightster received a $330,000 signing bonus, which is $2,775 more than Alex Brown of the Chicago Bears got in the same slot last year.
Wrightster also got the minimum salaries -- $225,000, $305,000 and $380,000 -- which are the standard in a three-year deal for a fourth-round pick.
If he makes the team, Wrightster's salary cap number will be $335,000. If he doesn't make it, the Jaguars will be charged for his signing bonus. MORE... (http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/071903/jag_13064167.shtml)
Tight end George Wrightster received a $330,000 signing bonus, which is $2,775 more than Alex Brown of the Chicago Bears got in the same slot last year.
Wrightster also got the minimum salaries -- $225,000, $305,000 and $380,000 -- which are the standard in a three-year deal for a fourth-round pick.
If he makes the team, Wrightster's salary cap number will be $335,000. If he doesn't make it, the Jaguars will be charged for his signing bonus. MORE... (http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/071903/jag_13064167.shtml)