Wayne Resigned

[Devin]

Just one day before the Indianapolis Colts (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=ind) likely would have used the franchise designation to keep Reggie Wayne (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5477) off the unrestricted free agent market, the team on Wednesday reached agreement with their standout wide receiver on a six-year contract extension.

The extension, which is expected to be officially executed later this week, could be worth nearly $40 million and includes bonuses totaling $13 million-$14 million.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2340118

[gr8slayer]

Good for him. He deserves it.

[Nighthawk]

Another excellent move by Polian. Man, I wish he was still here!

[LtFinFan66]

Wayne is getting paid!!

[ICE74129]

They will part ways with Edge, get in a RB of = Quality and much higher character and end up in the superbowl next year.

[patmoran2006]

They better worry about signing some of their defensive FA's before they worry about Edge..

I could run for 1000 yards in that offense.

[ChristopherWalken]

I just posted this in the wrong thread;

The fact that they resigned Wayne tells me that James will be tagged as the Colts franchise player before tomorrow afternoon.

[ICE74129]

I just posted this in the wrong thread;

The fact that they resigned Wayne tells me that James will be tagged as the Colts franchise player before tomorrow afternoon.

No way CW. Polian wants him gone. Polian will sign a first round RB most likely and have better success.

[ChristopherWalken]

No way CW. Polian wants him gone. Polian will sign a first round RB most likely and have better success.

I heard just the opposite this afternoon on Sirius radio. Polian intends on slapping the tag on James before COB tomorrow.

[Devin]

They wont have the cap room i dont think.

[ChristopherWalken]

Yet, this says otherwise:

Colts | Not tagging James
Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:39:11 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports while the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed WR Reggie Wayne and still can use the franchise tag on another player, the team likely will not use the tag on RB Edgerrin James, due to salary cap ramifications. James has said he is prepared to play for another team in 2006.

[ICE74129]

I heard just the opposite this afternoon on Sirius radio. Polian intends on slapping the tag on James before COB tomorrow.

Why? He has made it clear he doesn't want him there. Hell he allowed that moron of a agent of his to find a trade for just a 2nd rounder. Not saying I don't believe what you heard but this is a 180 from the way polian was talking/ acting.

[LtFinFan66]

It says right in the ESPN article that they likely WON'T tag Edge.

[ChristopherWalken]

Why? He has made it clear he doesn't want him there. Hell he allowed that moron of a agent of his to find a trade for just a 2nd rounder. Not saying I don't believe what you heard but this is a 180 from the way polian was talking/ acting.

Well it seems you may be right, according to other reports. Oddly enough the comments I heard on Sirius earlier were based on an interview the same crew had with Polian not too long ago. Sooooo.... I guess time will only tell.

[ChristopherWalken]

It says right in the ESPN article that they likely WON'T tag Edge.

I just said that "this says otherwise". There are conflicting reports right now.

[TigerJ]

The Jets franchised John Abraham despite not having cap room. Polian still has options once James is franchised, including dropping the designation if he can't work out a trade, or something. As Buffalo fans learned with Peerles Price, the franchise tag doesn't mean a player is going to stay with his old team. BTW, I have no feelings or insight whether or not James will be kept or dumped or franchised etc.

[LtFinFan66]

They will probably look at a cheaper option!

[tat2dmike77]

Edge will end up in minesota

[tat2dmike77]

The Jets franchised John Abraham despite not having cap room. Polian still has options once James is franchised, including dropping the designation if he can't work out a trade, or something.

The jets are going to try to trade abraham.

This is from an article on foxsports.com

New York has shaken up its staff and is trying to rebuild under new coach Eric Mangini. These latest moves came a day after the Jets (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/67057) designated defensive end John Abraham (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/player/70381) their franchise player at $8.3 million, although they may try to trade him.

[ChristopherWalken]

The jets are going to try to trade abraham.

And they'll not have any success doing so. The Jets are playing stupid football right now without having snapped the ball.

I also heard an interview this afternoon with Abraham that taking less pay, but signing a long term contract is not out of the question. He did seem hesitant to respond though, which makes me believe that he would want that as absolute last resort.

[tat2dmike77]

And they'll not have any success doing so. The Jets are playing stupid football right now without having snapped the ball.


Not true i read that cleveland might take a shot at it. They have 25 mill to play with. They need some players he wants out of NY and cleveland needs a end so it might happen but it depends on what the jets want.

And when was the last time the jets played smart football on or off the field :jetsuck:

[ChristopherWalken]

Well the Browns might just be stupid enough to trade for a guy that might get axed anyway. It's obvious they can't afford him, and if they can't work something out he's gone.

Similar situation to that of the Falcons snagging Peerless price. If we don't trade him, TD was more than likely going to cut his ass anyway.

[tat2dmike77]

I'm sure the jets will be cutting some more people so they can keep Abraham on the roster to trade him.

Don't be surprised to see pennington and martin cut as well this will free up some more money and possibly get them back into the black.

[ChristopherWalken]

I'm sure the jets will be cutting some more people so they can keep Abraham on the roster to trade him.

Don't be surprised to see pennington and martin cut as well this will free up some more money and possibly get them back into the black.

I'm suprised Pennington hasn't been cut yet. Smoke screen for their pursuit of Cutler?

[tat2dmike77]

I'm suprised Pennington hasn't been cut yet. Smoke screen for their pursuit of Cutler?

Well the reports i have heard on radio and talk shows is they want him to cut his pay to about 2 mill a year so i'm sure they are talking to him about taking that cut.

[ChristopherWalken]

That's right. I actually heard that he may take the pay cut.

[tat2dmike77]

Yeap so i'm sure thier trying to work out a deal or he'll be gone

I think he would be dumb not to take it. I mean he has been injury prone and i wouldn't see to many teams banging down his door to offer him a contract