Winslow Jr. turns down $40 mill

[Gunzlingr]

Updating an earlier report, Pat McManamon, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports the Cleveland Browns had their six-year, $40 million deal to rookie TE Kellen Winslow Jr. turned down by Winslow's agents, Carl and Kevin Poston. The refused deal, which included $13 million in guaranteed money, was nearly identical to the same offer that Washington Redskins rookie S Sean Taylor signed. Taylor was selected at No. 5 overall in the 2004 NFL Draft, one pick higher than Winslow. The $40 million is the maximum amount Taylor can earn – if he reaches his incentives. A league source said Taylor's incentives are tied to Pro Bowl appearances, but the Browns tied their incentives to Winslow based on receptions because the team felt Pro Bowl voting can be skewed, a source said.

according to KFFL anyway.

[The_Philster]

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news_room/news/arts/2726.0.html

[saviorbledsoe]

what an idiot

[mypoorfriendme]

so it turns out that cartoon from a while ago off that extremeskins site is going to be more true than anticipated.

[Charlieguide]

The Browns said this was their "best offer" up front, in an effort to shorten negotiations and get him in camp. I can't understand why they'd turn it down, but I've read that this agent is notorious for "getting the most" for his players. Perhaps he doesn't believe it's their best offer? Very disappointing.

[Dozerdog]

Arent you glad we didn't draft him? (if given the opportunity)

[saviorbledsoe]

no rookie is even worth that much to begin with.

[Ebenezer]

Until the final contract is signed we will have no clue who wins and loses.

[ryjam282]

I can't believe that. I truly believe it was the agents decision cause how in the world can anyone that is a rookie turn down that kind of dough? I always like KWII, since he was a Cane but I am beginning to think different now.....Kinda like I do with Warren Sapp.

[juice]

The Browns should not have gone public, now they have pissed off this kid who already has an attitude.. Its not like the organization didn't know who his agent was when they drafted him.

In the end the franchize will loose out by not handleing things in house.

[Mr. Cynical]

Paying $40M for a rookie tight end is the perfect definition of ridiculous.

[Bulldog]

This is the richest contract offer for any TE in the history of the NFL and this idiot and his agents decide to turn it down? Piss on KW II. If I were the Browns, I would try to trade the rights to this bum ASAP. Dude, you're good, but you're not that good.

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by Bulldog
This is the richest contract offer for any TE in the history of the NFL and this idiot and his agents decide to turn it down? Piss on KW II. If I were the Browns, I would try to trade the rights to this bum ASAP. Dude, you're good, but you're not that good.

After trading a 3rd round pick to move up 1 SPOT!!!! to get him?

Cleveland is stupid- I hope he makes them pay through the ass for that one-


Be thankful for TD- you could be a Cleveland Brown Fan or a Dolphin fan punching yourself in the nuts right now

[Charlieguide]

Originally posted by Bulldog
This is the richest contract offer for any TE in the history of the NFL and this idiot and his agents decide to turn it down? Piss on KW II. If I were the Browns, I would try to trade the rights to this bum ASAP. Dude, you're good, but you're not that good.

I would love to see them try; he would still count against the rookie salary cap, and few teams, if any, could afford his price in addition to their own rookies.

Agreed, he isn't worth it. He may be someday, but in the NFL, you prove it, then you earn it . . . at least that's how it used to be.

[Turf]

Originally posted by Mr. Cynical
Paying $40M for a rookie tight end is the perfect definition of ridiculous.

I gotta agree with that.