Official 2007 Rookie Signing Thread (9 of 9 signed)
 

This will act as a centralized discussion thread for rookie signings. Please still post new threads for rookie signings - they will be merged here as an archive. -- Pats1

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http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...points_24.html
http://nflpa.org/Resources/ActivePlayerSearch.aspx
http://patscap.com/capfootnotes.html

Signing Data:

Mike Richardson, CB, Notre Dame
Draft position: Rd. 6, Pick 28 (202 overall)
Date (official): July 13
Length: 4
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k, $550k)
Bonuses: $86,000 signing bonus
Notes: The base salary in 2010 can escalate to the low restricted free agent tender
Agent: Eugene Lee

Corey Hilliard, OT, Oklahoma State
Draft position: Rd. 6, Pick 35 (209 overall)
Date (official): July 13
Length: 3
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k)
Bonuses: $50,050 signing bonus
Notes: None
Agent: Mitchell Frankel

Oscar Lua, ILB, USC
Draft position: Rd. 7, Pick 1 (211 overall)
Date (official): July 13
Length: 4
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k, $550k)
Bonuses: $63,000 signing bonus
Notes: The base salary in 2010 can escalate to the low restricted free agent tender
Agent: Joby Branion (Athletes First)

Justin Rogers, OLB, SMU
Draft position: Rd. 6, Pick 6 (180 overall)
Date (official): July 17
Length: 3
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k)
Bonuses: $83,5000 signing bonus
Notes: None
Agent: Jordan Woy

Justise Hairston, RB, CCSU
Draft position: Rd. 6, Pick 34 (208 overall)
Date (official): July 17
Length: 3
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k)
Bonuses: $55,500 signing bonus
Notes: None
Agent: Joe Linta

Clint Oldenburg, OT, Colorado State
Draft position: Rd. 5, Pick 34 (171 overall)
Date (official): July 18
Length: 4
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k, $550k)
Bonuses: $141,000 signing bonus
Notes: The fourth year could be worth as much as $1.1 million, depending on how much playing time Oldenburg gets
Agents: Derrick Fox, Jim Grogan & Kevin Van Ry

Kareem Brown, DL, Miami (FL)
Draft position: Rd. 4, Pick 28 (127 overall)
Date (official): July 23
Length: 4
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k, $550k)
Bonuses: $409,500 signing bonus
Notes: There is a performance-based escalator that could increase the base salary in 2010
Agents: Peter Schaffer

Mike Elgin, G, Iowa
Draft position: Rd. 7, Pick 37 (247 overall)
Date (official): July 23
Length: 3
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k)
Bonuses: ??
Notes: ??
Agents: Neil Cornrich

Brandon Meriweather, DB, Miami (FL)
Draft position: Rd. 1, Pick 24 (24 overall)
Date (official): July 28
Length: 5
Base Salaries: Minimums ($285k, $370k, $460k, $550k), but $650k in Year 5
Bonuses: $500,000 signing bonus, $755,000 roster bonus in 2007, $3.72 million option bonus in 2008, $150,000 workout bonuses each season from 2009-11
Notes: None
Agents: Joby Branion

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Welcome aboard Mike Richardson.

It is a 4-year deal.

Re: First Rookie Signed
 

And Jul 27 creeps closer....

Re: First Rookie Signed
 

as does July 28th.

Re: First Rookie Signed
 

Yes, we have just finished the 16th hole and the 17th is a par 3. But, that 18th hole is a monster par 5.

Golf terms if anyone is confused. :cool:

Re: First Rookie Signed
 

Who said next week would be easy? :D

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"The New England Patriots open training camp at Gillette Stadium on Friday, July 27."Or were you looking forward to the concert at Gillette on the 28th? :confused:

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Interesting a 4 your deal maybe they really like this kid?

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The length of the deal doesn't matter much.

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I seem to recall most contracts being at least 4 years for draft picks.

It is the UDFAs that often are only for a year or two.

Re: First Rookie Signed
 

Even the UDFAs get bonuses and longer term contracts these days.