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The New York Jets have agreed to terms with linebacker Vernon Gholston, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2008 draft.
Per Adam Schefter, it’s a five-year, $50 million deal with $21 million guaranteed.
The development clears the way for Chiefs defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey to do his deal at No. 5, since the floor has now been established.
July 25th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Guess this means Dorsey will be signed in about 5 minutes.
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July 25th, 2008 at 9:37 am
one way ticket to BUST City
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:03 am
I’m sorry, but there’s just no reason whatsoever for a rookie linebacker to be making 10 million a year with 21 million of that guaranteed. I don’t care how good this kid is going to be. That’s just ridiculous.
Gene Upshaw’s supposed to represent the interests of the players in the league. Well, the players in the league, aside from ten of them each year, want something to be done about this. This guy hasn’t played a snap in the NFL, and if he turns out to be a bust he’s walking away from it with $21 million. If he doesn’t change his tune, he’ll be out of a job damn soon.
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:25 am
too much money, why pay an unproven rookie this much money. the guy looks good, but doesn’t play good, I am glad my team didn’t get this guy.
GO VIKES.
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:51 am
At least report it right. Its a 5 year deal worth $32.5 million with escalators maxing out at $50 million. It looks ridiculous now, but if in a few years he is as good as Merriman, does $10 million look like too much? No. That said the system is obviously flawed because for every time he turns int a Merriman theres an equal chance he turns into Andre Wadsworth, and regardless hes pocketing $20+ Million.
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Woof, woof
Bark like a dog.
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July 25th, 2008 at 11:23 am
As a Jets fan, I was glad tehy beat KC in the last game of the season to move from 3 to 6. Look at that guarenteed money. Yikes. 75% chance of bust in Ghloston. he is too inconsistant.
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July 25th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
This’ll be interesting to see how it affects the future extensions of DeMarcus Ware and Shawne Merriman.
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July 25th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Omegalh, as a Pats fan I totally agree with you. Gholston has bust written all over him. I too am glad the Jets beat KC so they didn’t have the opportunity to draft Ryan, McFadden or Dorsey.Not to worry though, I have a feeling that your team has a chance at the first pick in the 2009 draft.
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July 25th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
ampats, I’m not a huge Jets fan, but I definitely don’t think they’re gonna be anywhere near the 1st pick. That’s gotta be the Falcons, I don’t see any other team that could be nearly as bad. If the Jets’ offensive line will be as good this year as I think it can be, this team could end up 10-6. I don’t know why, they’re not a spectacular team, I just think they finally have the right personnel for a 3-4 defense which will do wonders for them this year. Just a gut feeling. I don’t think they make it past the 1st round of the playoffs if they make it there, they’re not quite there yet, but I think they have a chance to take a step in the right direction this year.
Imagine if they drafted McFadden, though. Their offense would’ve taken a huge jump forward. I guess it’s a shame for them, but it is what it is. You don’t blow games for better draft positions unless you’re the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Mustbechris, I couldn’t resist. His statement made it too easy.
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July 25th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
All rookies get paid too much!….
Since when does a new guy get more than a vet in the REAL world??
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July 26th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
way,way,way too much money for some one with no track
record in the nfl.
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