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Not surprisingly, Pierce even had a player in mind: Buffalo's Nate Clements, who could become a free agent if the Bills don't make him their "franchise player." Clements, who had two interceptions this year and has 20 in his five-year career, has said he wants to be the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
That puts his price tag above what Bailey got from Denver - an $18 million signing bonus and a seven-year, $63 million deal.
"He's probably one of the top corners in the league," Pierce said. "He doesn't get a lot of recognition, but you watch him week in and week out, he does it all - tackling, covering, and he plays with intensity." Though that's a high price, a cornerback is likely to be the Giants' top offseason target. Their pass defense ranked 24th in the NFL, giving up 327.5 yards per game. The cornerbacks only came up with two interceptions all year (one by Frank Walker, one by Curtis Deloatch).
That puts his price tag above what Bailey got from Denver - an $18 million signing bonus and a seven-year, $63 million deal.
"He's probably one of the top corners in the league," Pierce said. "He doesn't get a lot of recognition, but you watch him week in and week out, he does it all - tackling, covering, and he plays with intensity." Though that's a high price, a cornerback is likely to be the Giants' top offseason target. Their pass defense ranked 24th in the NFL, giving up 327.5 yards per game. The cornerbacks only came up with two interceptions all year (one by Frank Walker, one by Curtis Deloatch).
If he wants to be paid more than any other CB, I say tag him and trade him. There is no way he should be getting $63 million dollars. Just my opinion.
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