Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

espn says the deal is 5 years 11 million dollars. he is definitely worth that amount, great deal

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2691260]ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins reward RB Betts with five-year extension[/url]

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

It's good to see Betts decided to stay, and I'm happy for him. I also hope between now and next season he works at becoming a better blocker. This move also serves as a security blanket in the event Portis's rehab has a setback. Six months of rehab is going to put him at June before he'll be able to go full bore.

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

Here's a rough estimate of how Betts' contract will play out based on the ESPN article:

(thousands) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Salary $585 $585 $1000 $1500 $2000
Sign Bon $700 $700 $700 $700 $700
[U]Rost Bon $0 $2000 $0 $0 $0 [/U]

Cap Hit $1285 $3285 $1700 $2200 $2700

Total $11.17M

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

later clinton

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

[QUOTE=jdockser;257719]later clinton[/QUOTE]

Oh please - Gibbs loves Portis. No way he's going anywhere. That's just crazy talk.

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

For the record I think this a good deal for us. I think he could have gotten more if he waited to hit the open market. But it seems like he left some money on the table in order to stay a Redskin, and that's a refreshing change.

"Most importantly, he wanted to stay with the Redskins and head coach Joe Gibbs. He's comfortable working with Clinton Portis and being part of a one-two running punch. The 5-10, 222-pound back is in his fifth season with the team. He was a second-round choice in 2002."

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

[quote=charlielyons;257696]i know this is not what anyone wants to hear but i think this is the beginning of another overhaul. dont get mad but portis out for picks or a trade for byron leftwich and campbell sits..... i hope not but i feel it coming[/quote]

That would be absurdly, profoundly stupid, and I just can't imagine that happening. JC hasn't played poorly, why would this happen?

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

oh god, not this again

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

As long as we see Clinton on 3rd downs next year, I'm satified.

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

[QUOTE=CrazyCanuck;257718]Here's a rough estimate of how Betts' contract will play out based on the ESPN article:

(thousands) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Salary $585 $585 $1000 $1500 $2000
Sign Bon $700 $700 $700 $700 $700
[U]Rost Bon $0 $2000 $0 $0 $0 [/U]

Cap Hit $1285 $3285 $1700 $2200 $2700

Total $11.17M[/QUOTE]

i doubt we could have gotten as good a backup as betts for that price. great deal, and yes the fact that he took a pay cut to stay a skin...that means everything. awesome deal for a deserving guy who wants to be a skin

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

worth the money. he's getting paid like an high-level backup. i bet other GMs would LOVE betts for that price.

happy happy.

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

Congrats Betts. He got a 5 year $10 million contract. Where is TJ Duckett's extension???

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

[quote=rubx002;257745]Where is TJ Duckett's extension???[/quote]

He'll get it... with another team.

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

Big thumbs up on this deal for me.

He deserves it. Nice job Ladell!

Re: Ladell Betts contract extension
 

Very impressed if this is the deal. A contract that makes sense and while I'm not a huge Betts fan he is certainly worth this money.