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http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/03/home_of_receive.html
You can add in the contracts that Branch, Givens, and Patten got.
You could prolly change this to it pays to Play WR with Brady.
On the sixth day of free agency, here is one prevalent theme that stands out: Playing receiver for the Patriots pays off.
Consider this:
Randy Moss just signed a three-year, $27 million contract with a $12 million signing bonus. Last year, he was playing under a one-year contract that, with incentives, ended up being worth $5 million.
Donte' Stallworth just signed a reported seven-year, $35 million contract with $10 million in bonuses/guarantees to play in Cleveland. Last year, he was playing under what was essentially a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
Jabar Gaffney just re-signed, landing a reported one-year, $2 million contract. Last year, he was playing for $595,000.
Kelley Washington just re-signed, inking a two-year deal that included a $450,000 signing bonus and base salaries of $605,000 and $800,000. Last year, he earned a $300,000 signing bonus and base salary of $600,000.
In the cases of Moss, Stallworth, Gaffney (2006) and Washington, each receiver came to New England looking to improve their status.
As their new contracts show, the benefits of playing with quarterback Tom Brady -- and in the case of Washington becoming a valuable asset on special teams -- resulted in a positive financial windfall.
You can add in the contracts that Branch, Givens, and Patten got.
You could prolly change this to it pays to Play WR with Brady.