Salary jump: Under-the-radar free agents set for big payoffs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCalvin Pace may not be a household name, but he and several other under-the-radar free agents are set for big payoffs, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Samuel will sign $7.79 million contract as franchise player
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFranchise cornerback Asante Samuel, who has missed all of training camp and the first three preseason games, reported to the New England Patriots' training camp Monday.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007Source: Samuel considering reporting to camp next week
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough a high-ranking New England official said that the team has "no indication right now" that Asante Samuel is about to end his holdout, a source close to the franchise cornerback said he is seriously considering reporting to training camp next week.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007NFL denies Thurman's request for reinstatement
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMiddle linebacker Odell Thurman has been denied reinstatement by the NFL and the Cincinnati Bengals' onetime starter will have his suspension continued at least through the 2007 campaign, meaning he will miss a second straight season.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2007All-Pro linebacker Briggs signs one-year tender offer
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLance Briggs will sign the Bears' one-year qualifying offer worth $7.2 million, and report to camp on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007Franchise players Samuel, Briggs fail to reach deals
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAs anticipated, neither New England cornerback Asante Samuel nor Chicago weakside linebacker Lance Briggs reached a contract agreement before Monday's 4 p.m. deadline for franchise players to sign multi-year deals. Now, the two standout defenders are limi
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2007Teams get extra day to turn franchise-player deals
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIt may prove to be a meaningless extension for the four teams involved, but a quirk in the calendar has provided clubs this year with an additional day in which to sign veterans who were designated as franchise players to long-term contracts.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2007Time running out for franchise players
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom the looming deadline for franchise players to Jeff Garcia's chances of winning the Bucs' QB job, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2007
Freeney shows at minicamp, but still wants long-term deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comHis mere presence here for a mandatory weekend minicamp that he technically could have dodged because of his current contract situation spoke volumes about the significance that Indianapolis Colts' star defensive end Dwight Freeney assigns to things like
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2007Mora's impact in Seattle can't be overlooked
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom Jim Mora's impact in Seattle to Byron Leftwich's return in Jacksonville to a few players just looking for a chance, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007
Smith signs, can be free agent again after '07 season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSix-year veteran defensive right end Justin Smith, designated by the Cincinnati Bengals as a franchise player before the start of the free agency period, on Tuesday signed the one-year tender, guaranteeing him a base salary of $8.644 million for 2007.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007Players wonder about the free part of free agency
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBeing labeled a franchise player sounds like a good thing. But those who get that label from teams are quick to disagree and are happy to explain why, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007Turner won't let LT's skills go to waste
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith Norv Turner calling the plays in San Diego, LaDainian Tomlinson is poised to win many more rushing titles, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007
Source: Saints to tag DE Grant as franchise player
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBarring an unexpected breakthrough in contract negotiations, ESPN.com has learned that the New Orleans will designate left defensive end Charles Grant as a franchise player before Thursday's deadline.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2007Troy Smith didn't help draft stock
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTroy Smith's terrible performance versus Florida on Monday did not advance his draft stock, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007
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