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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.BelichickFan said:Even though I have no idea how we'll use our cap space, I'm glad we didn't put that much into Walker. Maybe we can overpay Branch, Koppen, Graham and Samuel just a little.
POSTED 9:07 p.m. EDT, May 9, 2006; UPDATED 10:15 a.m. EDT, May 10, 2006
WALKER'S DEAL NOT REALLY BETTER THAN OWENS'
With news that the Broncos and receiver Javon Walker are close to finalizing a new deal, we've been asked by several readers whether Walker got a better deal than Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens.
A year ago, both Walker and Owens were mired in contract disputes with the Packers and Eagles, respectively. Both were represented by agent Drew Rosenhaus. Walker has since retained Kennard McGuire. Now, they both have gotten their new deals.
In our assessment, Walker's deal isn't necessarily better than Owens' contract.
See, Owens gets $10 million in 2006, regardless of whether he's with the Cowboys in 2007. Walker gets only $2.15 million for 2006, with no guarantee beyond this season.
But if the Broncos pick up Walker's $10 million option bonus in 2007, he's likely to make $25 million over the next three years.
And the exact value of Owens' deal is $25 million over three years. However, the deal is structured to give the Cowboys the ability to walk away on an annual basis, making his package a series of one-year contracts.
But after 2008, Owens will be on the open market again, at age 35. Walker, after the three-year, $25 million portion of his contract expires, will get $13 to $15 million over the final two seasons (2010 and 2011). If the salary cap continues to skyrocket, Walker might be getting disgruntled all over again with only (only?) $6.5 million to $7.5 million a year.
Don't forget the tax angle. T.O. pays no state income taxes in Texas. Walker won't be so lucky in Colorado.
Bottom line -- neither deal is obviously better than the other. With the ability of each guy to maximize his payout is tied directly to his ability to perform and stay healthy, there's a chance that either or both of them will be cruising for another payday next year.
Brady-To-Branch said:
That's $8.3M per year - no way I see us giving that much to Branch. I know someone will ask what I think we would pay - I don't know, but I don't see it being close to that.JoeSixPat said:Aside from the first year, a 3 year $25 mil deal strikes me as better than "not good" - I think that winds up being the parameter Branch looks at, as he doesn't come with any injury or attitude baggage either, and is just slightly less productive than Walker
JoeSixPat said:I think the fact that Walker was willing to take what could be a one year deal indicates his confidence that he is fully healed. Aside from the first year, a 3 year $25 mil deal strikes me as better than "not good" - I think that winds up being the parameter Branch looks at, as he doesn't come with any injury or attitude baggage either, and is just slightly less productive than Walker
| Receiving |
---+-------------------------+-----------+---
| Year TM | G | Rec Yards Y/R TD |
+----------+-----+----------------------+----
| 2002 nwe | 13 | 43 489 11.4 2 |
| 2003 nwe | 15 | 57 803 14.1 3 |
| 2004 nwe | 9 | 35 454 13.0 4 |
| 2005 nwe | 16 | 78 998 12.8 5 |
+----------+-----------------------------+---
| TOTAL | 53 | 213 2744 12.9 14 |
+----------+-----+--------------------------+
| Receiving |
---+-------------------------+-----------+---
| Year TM | G | Rec Yards Y/R TD |
+----------+-----+----------------------+----
| 2003 nwe | 3 | 15 176 11.7 1 |
| 2004 nwe | 3 | 16 264 16.5 1 |
| 2005 nwe | 2 | 10 189 18.9 0 |
+----------+-----------------------------+---
| TOTAL | 8 | 41 629 15.3 2 |
+----------+-----+--------------------------+
---+-------------------------+-----------+---
| Year TM | G | Rec Yards Y/R TD |
+----------+-----------------------------+---
| TOTAL | 61 | 254 3373 13.3 16 |
+----------+-----+--------------------------+
| Receiving |
---+-------------------------+-----------+---
| Year TM | G | Rec Yards Y/R TD |
+----------+-----+----------------------+----
| 2002 gnb | 15 | 23 319 13.9 1 |
| 2003 gnb | 16 | 41 716 17.5 9 |
| 2004 gnb | 16 | 89 1382 15.5 12 |
| 2005 gnb | 1 | 4 27 6.8 0 |
+----------+-----------------------------+---
| TOTAL | 48 | 157 2444 15.6 22 |
+----------+-----+--------------------------+
| Receiving |
---+-------------------------+-----------+---
| Year TM | G | Rec Yards Y/R TD |
+----------+-----+----------------------+----
| 2002 gnb | 1 | 5 104 20.8 0 |
| 2003 gnb | 2 | 6 155 25.8 0 |
| 2004 gnb | 1 | 2 27 13.5 0 |
+----------+-----------------------------+---
| TOTAL | 4 | 13 286 22.0 0 |
+----------+-----+--------------------------+
---+-------------------------+-----------+---
| Year TM | G | Rec Yards Y/R TD |
+----------+-----------------------------+---
| TOTAL | 52 | 170 2730 16.1 22 |
+----------+-----+--------------------------+
JoeSixPat said:Both Walker and Owens' contracts seem to be well suited to the players they pertain to - Branch's likewise will be well tailored to his situation
Brady-To-Branch said:How is Branch slightly less productive than Walker?