Cards sign Breaston

[Red Hawk]

3 years!

 

[Red Hawk]

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Tempe, AZ – The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Michigan wide receiver STEVE BREASTON, the team’s fifth-round (142nd overall) selection in the 2007 NFL Draft. In accordance with club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Breaston (6-0, 193) was an All Big-Ten first team selection as a senior in 2006 as an all-purpose back, ranking third in the conference in punt returns (29 for 330 yards—11.4 yard avg.) and third in kickoff returns (21 for 467 yards—22.2 yard avg.). He also started 12 games at wide receiver and led the Wolverines with a career high 58 receptions for 670 yards and two touchdowns

The North Braddock, PA native finished his collegiate career by setting Big Ten career records for punt returns (127) and yards (1,599) while also holding University of Michigan records for kickoff returns (77), yards (1,993) and punt return touchdowns (4). In 48 career games at Michigan, Breaston touched the ball 406 times collecting 5,609 all purpose yards, an average of 116.9 yards per game.

Breaston becomes the second member of Arizona’s 2007 draft class to agree to a contract. The other Delaware tight end Ben Patrick (seventh round, 215th overall) yesterday.

 

[SeattleCard]

A year for every catch he'll make during the season...

 

[football karma]

A year for every catch he'll make during the season...

If he averages 10+ yards per punt return and doesnt fumble the ball, I dont care how many catches he has

 

[kerouac9]

ESPN.com's Len P had an article a couple weeks ago discussing how most of the teams in the NFL are moving to 4-year contracts with all their draft picks. They have to pay higher signing bonuses, but if the player works out, the value is a lot better.

 

[D-Dogg]

If he averages 10+ yards per punt return and doesnt fumble the ball, I dont care how many catches he has

Exakly

 

[football karma]

ESPN.com's Len P had an article a couple weeks ago discussing how most of the teams in the NFL are moving to 4-year contracts with all their draft picks. They have to pay higher signing bonuses, but if the player works out, the value is a lot better.

When does "unrestricted free agency" begin for players-- after four or five years of service?

 

[kerouac9]

When does "unrestricted free agency" begin for players-- after four or five years of service?

After four, but if you want to keep a second day draft pick around, you're going to either have to give him a higher tender than he might be worth (did we end up giving Leckey a second-round tender?), or you risk losing him (like when the Saints nabbed Jason David from the Colts) or having to pay more than you expected or wanted to (like Reggie Wells two years ago).

Part of the argument is that not giving four-year deals to all your rookies means that you likely expect these guys to fail (since you don't want to spread cap money over 4 years) or that you're trying to save money this year at the expense of a possible developed player in four years (because a minimum-salary contract in year 4 will be less expensive than a high tender).

Second-day rookies don't really have any leverage. If the deal is slotted, they basically have to take what they're offered. By not signing guys for four years, the Cards are saving a couple grand on the front end, but gambling that their players develop, but don't develop that much. I think that's the definition of penny wise and pound foolish.

 

[nurnay]

Another one down!

 

[ItsInTheCards]

After four, but if you want to keep a second day draft pick around, you're going to either have to give him a higher tender than he might be worth (did we end up giving Leckey a second-round tender?), or you risk losing him (like when the Saints nabbed Jason David from the Colts) or having to pay more than you expected or wanted to (like Reggie Wells two years ago).

Part of the argument is that not giving four-year deals to all your rookies means that you likely expect these guys to fail (since you don't want to spread cap money over 4 years) or that you're trying to save money this year at the expense of a possible developed player in four years (because a minimum-salary contract in year 4 will be less expensive than a high tender).

Second-day rookies don't really have any leverage. If the deal is slotted, they basically have to take what they're offered. By not signing guys for four years, the Cards are saving a couple grand on the front end, but gambling that their players develop, but don't develop that much. I think that's the definition of penny wise and pound foolish.

yeah, I was disappointed.....I was really hoping that they'd all be 4 year deals except for Levi. The Phins have inked all of their draft picks (sans the 4 that haven't signed yet) to 4 year deals (Soliai, Mauia, Wright, Booker, etc)

the player gives up their RFA year, but it works out better for the team

 

[football karma]

After four, but if you want to keep a second day draft pick around, you're going to either have to give him a higher tender than he might be worth (did we end up giving Leckey a second-round tender?), or you risk losing him (like when the Saints nabbed Jason David from the Colts) or having to pay more than you expected or wanted to (like Reggie Wells two years ago).

Part of the argument is that not giving four-year deals to all your rookies means that you likely expect these guys to fail (since you don't want to spread cap money over 4 years) or that you're trying to save money this year at the expense of a possible developed player in four years (because a minimum-salary contract in year 4 will be less expensive than a high tender).

Second-day rookies don't really have any leverage. If the deal is slotted, they basically have to take what they're offered. By not signing guys for four years, the Cards are saving a couple grand on the front end, but gambling that their players develop, but don't develop that much. I think that's the definition of penny wise and pound foolish.

I suppose that the four year route is probably better --

the reality is that if the player outplays his draft position, the team will probably extend him after the third season -- with the carrot being that the team would rip up the final year of a low money deal-- thus suggesting (but not guaranteeing) that the player will be more reasonable in the requirements of the extended contract.

If he doesnt develop, he probably never sees the fourth year of the contract anyway.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

After four, but if you want to keep a second day draft pick around, you're going to either have to give him a higher tender than he might be worth (did we end up giving Leckey a second-round tender?), or you risk losing him (like when the Saints nabbed Jason David from the Colts) or having to pay more than you expected or wanted to (like Reggie Wells two years ago).

Part of the argument is that not giving four-year deals to all your rookies means that you likely expect these guys to fail (since you don't want to spread cap money over 4 years) or that you're trying to save money this year at the expense of a possible developed player in four years (because a minimum-salary contract in year 4 will be less expensive than a high tender).

Second-day rookies don't really have any leverage. If the deal is slotted, they basically have to take what they're offered. By not signing guys for four years, the Cards are saving a couple grand on the front end, but gambling that their players develop, but don't develop that much. I think that's the definition of penny wise and pound foolish.

The late round guys and UDFA's are the guys that Graves gets re-signed.They're the easiest to get re-done. It's the first round guys that i'd like to see re-upped every now and then. Boldin was a late 2nd rounder.Dockett a 3rd rounder. Name a a #1 draft pick that has signed a second contract with the Cards. Leinart, Rolle, Fitz's, contracts aren't up yet so you can't count them. Pace and BJ are likely going to be free to hit the open market.I thin Big re-did his original deal but never did an extension.I could be wrong on that. But Bryant,Boston, Knight, Jones,Miller, Rice, and so on have never seen contract #2 from the Cards.

 

[kerouac9]

The late round guys and UDFA's are the guys that Graves gets re-signed.They're the easiest to get re-done. It's the first round guys that i'd like to see re-upped every now and then. Boldin was a late 2nd rounder.Dockett a 3rd rounder. Name a a #1 draft pick that has signed a second contract with the Cards. Leinart, Rolle, Fitz's, contracts aren't up yet so you can't count them. Pace and BJ are likely going to be free to hit the open market.I thin Big re-did his original deal but never did an extension.I could be wrong on that. But Bryant,Boston, Knight, Jones,Miller, Rice, and so on have never seen contract #2 from the Cards.

L.J. Shelton re-did his, but he was a first rounder, not a #1 pick. Before that, Anthony Clement was a high-second round pick who re-upped here.

 

[mjb21aztd]

woot another signed now lets get the rest done before training camp

 

[Goober Man]

i really wish these deals were longer than three years..but like some posters have said..we can always re-sign them if they do perform...on a side note isn't this the earliest signings we have had for awhile??

 

[joeshmo]

i really wish these deals were longer than three years..but like some posters have said..we can always re-sign them if they do perform...on a side note isn't this the earliest signings we have had for awhile??

We tend to wait until after July 4th vacations. Dont think it means much though in the grand scheme of things. It has never been about getting 2-7 round draft picks in camp, show me that you can get a 1st rounder in camp on time and you can really show me things are changing.

As for the whole 3 vs 4 year thing. Not sure it really matters. After paying a 4 year vet minimum base salary plus bonuses and incentives, and so your talking 750K probably you will paying that player. Only 100 K more and you can tender them the low number and only 550K more and you can tender them the 2nd round tender. Not really going to hurt you at all. The player will also be looking for an extension by that point in time anyways if he does pan out so he will be getting a new deal in his 4th year anyways. Plus since 4-7th round picks have a more then 50% chance of not even being on the team after just 2 years anyways, it is just less of a bonus you will have to eat. So while I see the advantages of doing the 4 years and think it is a better route to take I also don't think it is all that big of a deal to do 3 years either, and doesn't show any propensity of being cheap, IMO.

 

[Red Air Force]

Contract Information for Anquan Boldin

7/31/2005: Signed a four-year, $22.67 million contract extension through 2010. The deal paid $10 million guaranteed up front, including a $5 million signing bonus and a $5 million option bonus. 2007: $2 million, 2008: $2.5 million, 2009: $2.75 million, 2010: $3 million, 2011: Free Agent

 

[BigRedRage]

Im surprised at Boldin's contract really, does that compare with the rest of the top 10 in the league? Does fitz still make more? The guy is happy and a class act so I guess for now it doesn't matter. I could see as long as him and fitz make this kind of money theyd probly be fully satisfied theyr entire careers if we win something.

 

[ajcardfan]

Im surprised at Boldin's contract really, does that compare with the rest of the top 10 in the league? Does fitz still make more? The guy is happy and a class act so I guess for now it doesn't matter. I could see as long as him and fitz make this kind of money theyd probly be fully satisfied theyr entire careers if we win something.

Graves came out and said, not too long ago, that one reason why they used roster bonuses this year was to clear future cap space for guys, like Boldin (he said his name) who outperform their market value. Boldin would be a dummy to sit on that contract. The cap and market has changed a lot since he signed it, and his GM said he's open to paying him more at some point.

 

[Stout]

Seems like we're on a good pace for signing our draft picks. As long as nobody tries to be too big of an idiot in contract negotiations (players, especially Brown), we should be set for camp in time. W00t!

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Seems like we're on a good pace for signing our draft picks. As long as nobody tries to be too big of an idiot in contract negotiations (players, especially Brown), we should be set for camp in time. W00t!

Branch could be a tough sign. I'm sure his agent will say that he is a 1st round talent and the Cards have said that as well. You would think it wouldn't be too tough but you never know.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

After four, but if you want to keep a second day draft pick around, you're going to either have to give him a higher tender than he might be worth (did we end up giving Leckey a second-round tender?), or you risk losing him (like when the Saints nabbed Jason David from the Colts) or having to pay more than you expected or wanted to (like Reggie Wells two years ago).

Part of the argument is that not giving four-year deals to all your rookies means that you likely expect these guys to fail (since you don't want to spread cap money over 4 years) or that you're trying to save money this year at the expense of a possible developed player in four years (because a minimum-salary contract in year 4 will be less expensive than a high tender).

Second-day rookies don't really have any leverage. If the deal is slotted, they basically have to take what they're offered. By not signing guys for four years, the Cards are saving a couple grand on the front end, but gambling that their players develop, but don't develop that much. I think that's the definition of penny wise and pound foolish.

Three more paragraphs to tell us, once again, that Graves is a "step and fetch it" incompetent. Thanks for that...

 

[azsouthendzone]

Sometimes you guys seriously find anything to bitch about. 3 or 4 years for a 5th round pick, Jesus....let the season begin already

 

[phillycard]

Three more paragraphs to tell us, once again, that Graves is a "step and fetch it" incompetent. Thanks for that...

CC, that's uncalled for bro. I'm not the biggest Graves fan either. He has his days, but to call him that is unneccesary, disrespectful and racist. You certainly wouldn't call him that to his face.

 

[Scott MS]

CC, that's uncalled for bro. I'm not the biggest Graves fan either. He has his days, but to call him that is unneccesary, disrespectful and racist. You certainly wouldn't call him that to his face.

Yes, it is uncalled for. Frankly, I didn't really know what it meant until I did some searching.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepin_Fetchit