I just hate the idea of Tuck playing in another uniform. He is a great Giant and a leader of this defense. He got every penny of his $30M contract from 2007 and he has lived in NYC/NJ market with many perks and opportunities. The SUBWAY gig alone has brought millions to his wallet.
I could only wish he would look at the big picture when making his decision. If not, good luck in Oakland where older players go to die.
After his rookie deal. His first was a little below market, but still good $$. He doesn't need an extra million. He needs a market price to negotiate with the Giants.
He's clearly not seeing the market his agent hoped for
ree agents Justin Tuck and LaMarr Woodley are visiting the Raiders Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie let his best offensive lineman (Jared Veldheer) walk, overpaid for Rodger Saffold, let reliable Rashad Jennings walk, let his best defender Lamarr Houston walk and re-signed injury-prone Darren McFadden. So how will he spend the rest of his money? Perhaps on two aging, declining edge rushers in search of a payday. Tuck, who will turn 31 later this month, looked done prior to his 9.5-sack outburst over the final six games of last year. Woodley, 29, has missed 14 games over the last three seasons.
Related: Raiders, LaMarr Woodley
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 12 - 7:47 AM
I have no idea what the Raiders are doing. I feel sorry for their fans. The NFL is better when the Raiders are good.
mind boggling decision making in OAK if they give Tuck a lot of money. they have a long-term rebuilding project underway and they invest in a pass rusher who is clearly past his prime?
and like others have pointed out, they've done this before with players like richard seymour.
I could only wish he would look at the big picture when making his decision. If not, good luck in Oakland where older players go to die.
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On Tuesday, Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie let his best offensive lineman (Jared Veldheer) walk, overpaid for Rodger Saffold, let reliable Rashad Jennings walk, let his best defender Lamarr Houston walk and re-signed injury-prone Darren McFadden. So how will he spend the rest of his money? Perhaps on two aging, declining edge rushers in search of a payday. Tuck, who will turn 31 later this month, looked done prior to his 9.5-sack outburst over the final six games of last year. Woodley, 29, has missed 14 games over the last three seasons.
Related: Raiders, LaMarr Woodley
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 12 - 7:47 AM
I have no idea what the Raiders are doing. I feel sorry for their fans. The NFL is better when the Raiders are good.
and like others have pointed out, they've done this before with players like richard seymour.
Meanwhile, Justin Tuck's visit with the Raiders is not over. He's dining with the team tonight.