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[B-Dogg]

Stepanovich first draft pick to reach deal with Cards
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Kent Somers
The Arizona Republic
Jul. 26, 2004 01:30 PM


Offensive lineman Alex Stepanovich, the Cardinals' fourth-round draft pick, has agreed to contract terms and is expected to sign the deal within the new few days, his agent said.

Stepanovich, from Ohio State, is the first of the team's seven draft picks known to have reached a contract agreement.

Financial terms were not released, but John Geletka, Stepanovich's agent, said the deal was comparable to what other fourth-round selections have received.

It's believed the contract is for three years, with the signing bonus likely between $350,000 and $400,000.

The 6-foot-4, 301-pounder played guard and center in college and will concentrate on center with the Cardinals. He's not expected to challenge Pete Kendall for the starting job.

Stepanovich was one of two offensive linemen drafted by the Cardinals. Nick Leckey, a fifth-round pick from Kansas State, also played guard and center in college. He will begin his pro career as a guard.

 

[MadCardDisease]

 

[schel]

Cool I actually like Stepanovich. He's an f'n soldier too

 

[Dback Jon]

Finally!!

 

[SECTION 11]

Raise your hand if you wish our fourth rounder was Cedric Cobbs!


Anyway, good to see something happening.

 

[AZCB34]

And now we're seeing how a signing perks everyone up...progress is being made and it is now realized progress, even if it is "just" a 4th rounder.

I am very happy that someone has finally signed. Hopefully now, the domino effect will start.

 

[TigToad]

3 years

I would have liked to have seen more than 3 years on this guy, he's gunna be good. But I'm very happy to see that first signing down... hopefully, they will all just domino now

 

[azdad1978]

Sweet

 

[Pariah]

YES!!

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[arthurracoon]

YYEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

 

[ajcardfan]

Raise your hand if you wish our fourth rounder was Cedric Cobbs!


Anyway, good to see something happening.

 

[CardShark]

YES!!

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I'm hoping that's not a photo of Stepanovich! If it is "WE WAS ROBBED!"

 

[schel]

I'm hoping that's not a photo of Stepanovich! If it is "WE WAS ROBBED!"

Well, at least it looks like he has a lot more heart than our offensive linemen

 

[SECTION 11]

c'mon... you know you do.....

 

[ajcardfan]

c'mon... you know you do.....

Hey, I was on board with Stephen Jackson as a first round pick, but I'm not getting on the Cedric Cobbs wagon.

 

[100%CardsFan]

I'm not getting on the Cedric Cobbs wagon.

Well sorry buddy but I am.......BTW who is Cedric Cobbs?

 

[SECTION 11]

Well sorry buddy but I am.......BTW who is Cedric Cobbs?

He's the RB from Arkansas. New England I think got him in the fourth. Those rat bastards.

 

[100%CardsFan]

He's the RB from Arkansas. New England I think got him in the fourth. Those rat bastards.

Well I have always enjoyed calling people bastards ....so im in.

DAMN IT WHY DIDNT WE GET CEDRIC COBBS????????!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mr.Dibbs]

 

[joeshmo]

I would have liked to have seen more than 3 years on this guy, he's gunna be good. But I'm very happy to see that first signing down... hopefully, they will all just domino now

We in theory have him for 4 years since he will be a RFA when his contract expires.

 

[Mr.Dibbs]

One More Today Baby, Just Give Me One More Rookie Signing Today!!!

 

[Rivercard]

Raise your hand if you wish our fourth rounder was Cedric Cobbs!

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[spanky1]

There it is folks.........the hang up with the lower picks has been because of contract length. The trend is for 3 yr deals vs. 4-5 yr. deals. Stephanovich is a key signing. We need him ready to go this year. Kendall is, as everyone knows unlikely to complete a full season health wise.

 

[joeshmo]

There it is folks.........the hang up with the lower picks has been because of contract length. The trend is for 3 yr deals vs. 4-5 yr. deals. Stephanovich is a key signing. We need him ready to go this year. Kendall is, as everyone knows unlikely to complete a full season health wise.

It is also important to have him in on time since he missed most of the rookie training camp becuase his school year wasnt over yet. He would be way behind if not here on time for training camp.

 

[spanky1]

We in theory have him for 4 years since he will be a RFA when his contract expires.

joeshmo.

This is the most absurd post of your life............"in theory".......what the hell does that mean.......