Raiders $45 million contract with Nmamdi Asomugha

[PatsChamp88]

ESPN's John Clayton reports that the Raiders have reached agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract with Nmamdi Asomugha. $26 million is guaranteed.
Al Davis is not afraid to go big, and this time it's appropriate. Asomugha is the type of player you overpay - the best cornerback in the NFL squarely in his prime. He's worth extra to the Raiders because of their man-to-man scheme. The per-year numbers set a bench for corners that aren't likely to be matched for a long time.

Haha with these insane contracts no wonder players aren't leaving Oakland until Al Davis gets mad at them.

 

[Calciumee]

But Moss still owned him

 

[ctpatsfan77]

But Moss and Cassel still owned him

Fixed your post for you.

 

[Urgent]

Crazy money.

He's worth more than a top-five QB?
Wow. $15mm a year.

Isn't that like 50% higher than the San Fran deal two seasons ago?
And only three years?

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Lo3o56o8ol

 

[Calciumee]

Fixed your post for you.

Thanks

I feel sorry for him really. Stuck on a team with no hope!!!!

 

[PatsChamp88]

But Moss and Cassel still owned him

I didn't see that game but I remember reading about it Riesses Pieces was so happy!

 

[Jimke]

Asante's salary looks like a bargain by comparison.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Thanks

I feel sorry for him really. Stuck on a team with no hope!!!!

If I was being paid $15 M a year I don't think I would really be sad even if my team went 0-48 in the span LOL And obviously he doesn't care much about that either seeing how he signed with Oakland

 

[WhiskeyBreath]

Anyone have the numbers the Patriots had specifically against him? Like, times thrown at and catches and all that good stuff?

 

[TrueBeliever]

Here's an article where other NFL execs are all "WTF?!":

Execs taken aback by Asomugha, Lechler deals - Around the NFL - NFL - Yahoo! Sports