If this was posted will delete, story from yesterday but I hadn't seen the contract details:
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Several NFL sources said his asking price was closer to $10 million-$11 million per year, which is about the going rate for a No. 1 receiver in the NFL.
said he had a contact who said that Cruz would wait until the April 19th deadline to see if anyone offered him a contract, and if not, then sign a contract with the Giants, and not play for the tender. If that's true, then how can his asking price be $10-$11M a year, since there is no way the Giants are offering that much?
I'm not looking to start over at WR as we enter Eli's 10th season Â
Guys like Rolle, Snee, and Baas are likely cuts next year anyway. Big chunks. Maybe Eli makes a Brady like deal to free up space. But the big looming contract is JPP, obviously. IMO that's where the tough decision has to be made.
as there is NO CHANCE, zero, zip, nada, that he gets that kind of money. Let him play out the year if he cares to chance it(foolish, imo) and if necessary we'll franchise him...
Cruz, with his former agent, was believed to be seeking much more, however. Several NFL sources said his asking price was closer to $10 million-$11 million per year, which is about the going rate for a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. With the two sides not close, the Giants gave Cruz a “first-round tender” before the free-agent market opened in early March, which would get him a salary of $2.879 million 2013 if he signs it.
It's not my money but paying Cruz more than $8 million per year Â
It comes down to this, without Nicks, Cruz disappeared. Good player but Nicks draws double teams away more so than Cruz. If Cruz gets 11 mill then it's peace out to Nicks.
The Giants can control him for 2 more years at an average of about $6 million/yr (I think) between the tender they just slapped on him and the franchise tag.
he WILL NOT get close to that THIS YEAR. We hold all the cards, imo..I can see 7-8, maybe, maybe 9 but that's it..Go ahead and chance the $2.9 Victor, cause that's what's gonna happen if you refuse the 7-9 and possibly 20-25 mill guaranteed(perhaps a little more)
and take it, the first thing we do is let him play his tender, then franchise him for 11, and then give in to his demands. 10-11 aint happening this year.
in the numbers and no deal could be struck, word would have been leaked by both parties to their press contacts to paint the other party as the bad guy. They are close and a deal will be done
You're right, i did. Was a sucker and read the NFL's Around the league story. But wanted to reference the actual source so was a sucker and read ATL not RV's article.
If the Giants franchise Cruz
Joe in Cambridge : 11:52 am
What will they do with Hakeem Nicks? He's going to want a similar contract next year, if not more.
The franchise tag, two years at $13 million meme is flawed.
Remember this reported tweet from Cruz recently. Â
Barring something strange happening JPP is going to be able to name his price. Talents like that don't come around often. The Mario Williams contract will be his floor.
when they have Nicks, JPP, and just other positions in general to address. Cruz will play for the tender this year, and he'll walk after that. Doubt they franchise him with Nicks being a FA after the season, too. I really don't think it's getting done.
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The Giants can control him for 2 more years at an average of about $6 million/yr (I think) between the tender they just slapped on him and the franchise tag.
Agree with Terps regarding continuity of the passing game. It might be worth somewhat of a premium.
My mistake for thinking I didn't have to spell it out for you.
The Giants clearly have the leverage to bring that down; the question is by how much.
Having said that, I think his asking is too high. I would pay, and I think he's earned, $9 mil per.
My bad
It would also be a mistake going 11 per. B/C i'm sure that's about $27M guaranteed he's looking for.
I LOVE Cruz, but no thanks.
Joe in Cambridge : 11:52 am
What will they do with Hakeem Nicks? He's going to want a similar contract next year, if not more.
The franchise tag, two years at $13 million meme is flawed.
Lulz.
Guess our receiver is gonna have T-Rex arms this year again at times.