OT: Ross Verba

[Alan]

Not a story you see everyday ...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2720317

 

[BACH]

What a jerk.

Verba turned down a 4.5M a year deal with the Texans, because he felt that he deserved to be paid 6M+ a year. Nobody wants him and he has to sign for minimum wage after sitting out for one year.

 

[Pariah]

Verba may be a jerk, but overvaluing himself doesn't make him one, IMO.

 

[BACH]

Actually, I stand corrected....

Both on the contract value and my choice of words. Verba is not a jerk, but clearly made a stupid move when holding out for more money.

Lions | Verba contract details - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 2 Jun 2006 12:05:59 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the one-year deal signed by Detroit Lions OL Ross Verba is worth $4 million, according to league salary documents. Verba receives a $2.2 million signing bonus and his 2006 base salary is $1.8 million.

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NFL | Verba not Getting the Big Offer He Sought - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 9 Jul 2005 19:53:02 -0700

Terry Pluto, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports free agent OT Ross Verba (Browns) has not been getting many calls from teams looking to sign him. Reportedly, most of his offers have been in the one-year range, and for not much more than $1 million. Verba doesn't realize how popping off about the Cleveland Browns has led to questions about his character. Teams also know that he missed all of 2003 with a biceps injury, and he will be 32 at the end of October. Verba will probably land somewhere, but not for the big contract he expects.


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Texans | Still Trying to Land Verba? - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 18:36:50 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Houston Texans remain interested in free agent OT Ross Verba (Browns), but are unwilling to offer more than a one-year contract to the offensive tackle. As reported, Verba has said he's seeking a five-year contract worth in the neighborhood of $37.5 million.


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NFL | Verba Receiving Minimum Salary Offers - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:52:46 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports free agent OT Ross Verba (Browns) has suggested he wants a contract worth $6-7 million per year, but has seen only minimum-salary offers so far.

 

[Ryanwb]

Notbohm said he was told Verba had resolved a misunderstanding regarding an outstanding debt with a Las Vegas establishment.

Probably Casnio but I would also venture Strip club

 

[red desert]

Verba may be a jerk, but overvaluing himself doesn't make him one, IMO.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[TheCardFan]

Probably Casnio but I would also venture Strip club

That is an awful lot of lap dances in the champagne room...definitely casino!

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

he must've wanted/needed that money for his checking account .

 

[Billy Flynt]

Probably Casnio but I would also venture Strip club

Note to Verba: Dancers prefer cash. Even a Visa Check Card swiped in her @$$ is better than writing a check.

 

[phillycard]

Note to Verba: Dancers prefer cash. Even a Visa Check Card swiped in her @$$ is better than writing a check.

Hmmm, looks like someone's seen Nelly's "Tip Drill" video.