Per Schefter - Kerry Rhodes now a Card

[BullheadCardFan]

I just emailed Jurecki because he was supposed to say who in his last broadcast but never got around to it. See if he answers back or not.

Thanks. I am curious.

 

[Gee!]

Yes, but in total he will still cost under 5 mill this year.

Thats a good thing compared to Rolle making 14 under a CB contract or Rolle making 8.. And we upgraded.. Good times..

 

[WarnerHOF]

So Jets fans are saying that Rhodes is extremely talented but doesn't try much. A change of scenery might be able to help

Not to be negative here but I Donnie Henderson should be able to make him "try".

 

[joeshmo]

Saved quite a bit of money over re-signing Rolle.

He also has workout bonuses. So he will have some motivation to workout with us during the offseason.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Yes, but in total he will still cost under 5 mill this year.

The deal features base salaries of $2.78 million (2010), $2.525 million (2011), $3.5 million (2012) and $4.5 million (2013), plus a $2 million roster bonus due March 12.

So it would be the $2 million bonus plus his salary for 2010, $2.78 mil, totaling $4.78 mil?

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Brian Billick's reaction to the signing:

"Antron Rhodes was a great pick up for the Cardinals and brings credibilty back to the Free Safety position"

 

[Arizona's Finest]

Jason La Canafora (sp?) on the NFL Network just brought up a great point. Donnie Henderson, our current DB coach, was with the Jets when they drafted Rhodes and was there during Kerry's best year (2007).

That makes this trade even better. Rhodes was one of the best young safeties with Henderson and now they reunite. I am positive Henderson had a lot of input on this.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Jason La Canafora (sp?) on the NFL Network just brought up a great point. Donnie Henderson, our current DB coach, was with the Jets when they drafted Rhodes and was there during Kerry's best year (2007).

That makes this trade even better. Rhodes was one of the best young safeties with Henderson and now they reunite. I am positive Henderson had a lot of input on this.

I bet he has some input on this deal. Things are looking brighter.

 

[CtCardinals78]

Jason La Canafora (sp?) on the NFL Network just brought up a great point. Donnie Henderson, our current DB coach, was with the Jets when they drafted Rhodes and was there during Kerry's best year (2007).

That makes this trade even better. Rhodes was one of the best young safeties with Henderson and now they reunite. I am positive Henderson had a lot fo input on this.

Rhodes is a hard hitter also. The Cardinals should have one of the more aggressive and hardest hitting saftey combo's in the NFL. Will make teams think twice about throwing across the middle. DRC and McFadden should be seeing more work...

 

[WarnerHOF]

Jason La Canafora (sp?) on the NFL Network just brought up a great point. Donnie Henderson, our current DB coach, was with the Jets when they drafted Rhodes and was there during Kerry's best year (2007).

That makes this trade even better. Rhodes was one of the best young safeties with Henderson and now they reunite. I am positive Henderson had a lot of input on this.

Donnie Henderson was only there for Rhodes' rookie season. Henderson was with the Lions from 06-07.

 

[BigOX]

Brian Billick's reaction to the signing:

"Antron Rhodes was a great pick up for the Cardinals and brings credibilty back to the Free Safety position"

I choked on my water reading that. Haha

 

[BigRedArk]

He is a natural S who can play both positions. All I know is we upgraded the position. Who thought that possible last night?

We got a versatile player as well as an upgrade at the position it looks like! I am in shock! I LOVE it!!!

 

[Arizona's Finest]

Donnie Henderson was only there for Rhodes' rookie season. Henderson was with the Lions from 06-07.

Don't shoot the messenger. I am repeating what this Jason guy said. Again, I am sure Henderson's input was critical.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/by_...e=r&runpass=&teamid=-1&numsnaps=25&numgames=1

Look at this. Behind only Edward Reed lol

 

[JeffGollin]

1. Is Rhodes relatively healthy and injury free?

2. How old is he.

3. I feel a lot less bummed out now about where we were as a team in the wake of yesterday's carnage.

4.We needed a"win" desperately and we got it.

5. Good first step. Now let's fix ILB and after that, at least one veteran QB.

 

[Nash2Amare]

woo

 

[CtCardinals78]

Don't shoot the messenger. I am repeating what this Jason guy said. Again, I am sure Henderson's input was critical.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/by_...=r&runpasamp;teamid=-1&numsnaps=25&numgames=1

Look at this. Behind only Edward Reed lol

HAHA and look who is at 67.

 

[WarnerHOF]

Don't shoot the messenger. I am repeating what this Jason guy said. Again, I am sure Henderson's input was critical.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/by_...=r&runpasamp;teamid=-1&numsnaps=25&numgames=1

Look at this. Behind only Edward Reed lol

The Jets did have a top 5 ranked pass defense in 05 though with Rhodes starting all 16 games.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Don't shoot the messenger. I am repeating what this Jason guy said. Again, I am sure Henderson's input was critical.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/by_...=r&runpasamp;teamid=-1&numsnaps=25&numgames=1

Look at this. Behind only Edward Reed lol

Clark is at 18 and Atogwe is at 32 according to this site.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

HAHA and look who is at 67.

Antron himself ....

 

[Zeno]

I guess we can rule out Clark and Atogwe now...plus it means Rashad Johnson doesn't have to be rushed in to playing time he may not be ready for.

 

[TJ]

Quick reaction by Whis and co. I think they realized that fans were about to jump ship and to fix it, they needed to make a big deal quick. I think Rhodes makes us a more consistent defense. Lets face it: all Rolle wanted to do on every play was get into the endzone. He didnt care about the fundamentals of being a safety.

 

[Shane]

1. Is Rhodes relatively healthy and injury free?

2. How old is he.

3. I feel a lot less bummed out now about where we were as a team in the wake of yesterday's carnage.

4.We needed a"win" desperately and we got it.

5. Good first step. Now let's fix ILB and after that, at least one veteran QB.

He's injury free. Only 27 and one helluva player!

 

[CtCardinals78]

Quick reaction by Whis and co. I think they realized that fans were about to jump ship and to fix it, they needed to make a big deal quick. I think Rhodes makes us a more consistent defense. Lets face it: all Rolle wanted to do on every play was get into the endzone. He didnt care about the fundamentals of being a safety.

I disagree TJ. I think this deal was in the works for a while now. It was rumored yesterday and I think the extra picks gave the Cards the ammo to get this finalized. If Graves and co. make personel decisions based on fan reactions we are screwed. It's not the way to run an organziation. I also think we may see another "big" acquisition before the end of next week.

 

[Cardiac]

I disagree TJ. I think this deal was in the works for a while now. It was rumored yesterday and I think the extra picks gave the Cards the ammo to get this finalized. If Grave and co. make personel decisions based on fan reactions were are screwed. It's not the way to run an organziation. I also think we may see another "big" acquisition before the end of next week.

cosign

 

[Shane]

I disagree TJ. I think this deal was in the works for a while now. It was rumored yesterday and I think the extra picks gave the Cards the ammo to get this finalized. If Grave and co. make personel decisions based on fan reactions were are screwed. It's not the way to run an organziation. I also think we may see another "big" acquisition before the end of next week.

Agreed about knee jerk reaction. This wasn't one IMO. I can see us making another move or signing someone like Porter.