brletich Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 From PFT POSTED 6:32 p.m. EST, March 1, 2008 JETS GUARANTEE FANECA $21 MILLION by Michael David Smith Alex Marvez of Fox Sports and Adam Schefter of NFL Network are reporting that the Jets and guard Alan Faneca have agreed on the largest free agent deal ever given to an offensive lineman. The reports say that both the average value -- $8 million a year for five years -- and the guaranteed portion of the contract -- $21 million -- are the most any free agent lineman has ever had. Although Faneca didn't make any visits, he had offers from several teams, including the Rams and 49ers, but the Jets gave him the best deal. Despite some rumors to the contrary, the Cardinals were apparently never serious contenders, thanks in large part to having a huge portion of their salary cap tied up in wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. That is a TON of coin...Was he worth that much?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 From PFT That is a TON of coin...Was he worth that much?? Just beat me to it. That is a huge contract. What does this mean for other FA O-lineman? Wow!!!!! Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbearsfan Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 From PFT That is a TON of coin...Was he worth that much?? Nope, which is why I'm glad we dont jump on these early free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Didn't Hutchinson get that title last year? Wow, back to back years an offensive lineman gets a humongous deal! I was just reading yesterday that some no namer defensive tackle from the raiders just got the biggest contract ever for his position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Didn't Hutchinson get that title last year? Wow, back to back years an offensive lineman gets a humongous deal! I was just reading yesterday that some no namer defensive tackle from the raiders just got the biggest contract ever for his position. I think every year there are gonna be a few guys that receive the largest contracts for their positions. Imagine if they get rid of the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hutch and Steinbach got an average of 7 million per year each. Faneca considered himself a notch above both of them (that can be debated) and wanted to paid better then both of them. That is why he wanted an average of 8 million. Pretty simple, good OLinemen will always get paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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