For all those who are complaining about the Tommy Kelly contract, perhaps some comparisons will help you understand why...
Last year Cory Redding was franchised as a DT who had been converted to the 3-technique from his DE spot. He got a 7-year, $49 million contract with $16 million guaranteed.
This year, Cleveland gave up their second round pick plus a 6-year, $38 million dollar contract with $18 million in guarantees to Corey Williams.
Tommy Kelly got a 7-year, $50.5 million contract with $18.125 million in guarantees. He's a home-grown player who knows the system, and the Raiders didn't have the ammunition to replace him if he got away because they're already without 3rd or 5th round draft picks. They were also in a big pickle if they let him get away, because without him they wouldn't have anyone on the roster to (a) play the 1-technique DT position or (b) backup Jay Richardson if there's an injury there.
The Raiders had to have him, and he commanded a premium - but not as much as is being made out.....
Tommy Kelly Contract
Posted on: March 1, 2008 11:30 am
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Posted on: March 2, 2008 4:37 pm
Tommy Kelly ContractNow i guess we sit back and see if he is worth the price or just another overpaid player that receives and doesn't give! |
