Ladell Betts contract extension

Big C · 12-08-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

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
Rost Bon $0 $2000 $0 $0 $0

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

Total $11.17M

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

CrazyCanuck · 12-08-2006, 05:42 PM

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."

T.A.P.O.A.F.O.R. · 12-08-2006, 06:59 PM

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

happy happy.

Longtimefan · 12-08-2006, 05:11 PM

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.

jdockser · 12-08-2006, 05:40 PM

later clinton

JoeRedskin · 12-08-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jdockser

later clinton

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

dmek25 · 12-08-2006, 05:46 PM

oh god, not this again

GTripp0012 · 12-08-2006, 06:02 PM

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

dgack · 12-08-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

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

Show me Sellers on third down. I don't care if he's lead blocking for Clinton or pulverizing dudes while coincidentally holding onto the football, just show me the Walla Walla and take it to the promised land!

Oakland Red · 12-09-2006, 05:13 AM

Yes, I think that the Betts signing gives them the flexibility to trade Portis for a quarterback, if they decide that Campbell has failed his trial run by the end of the year. You could go with a Betts-Duckett combination. If Campbell passes, then Duckett is out.

rubx002 · 12-08-2006, 07:24 PM

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

MTK · 12-08-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rubx002

Where is TJ Duckett's extension???

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

MTK · 12-08-2006, 07:42 PM

Big thumbs up on this deal for me.

He deserves it. Nice job Ladell!

wilsowilso · 12-08-2006, 08:06 PM

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.

celts32 · 12-08-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

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.

My feelings exactly.

12-08-2006, 05:42 PM	#2
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	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."

12-08-2006, 06:59 PM	#3
T.A.P.O.A.F.O.R. Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 94	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.

12-08-2006, 05:11 PM	#4
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	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. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

12-08-2006, 05:40 PM	#5
jdockser Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bethesda, MD Posts: 49	Re: Ladell Betts contract extension later clinton __________________ Hail to the Redskins!

12-08-2006, 05:46 PM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Ladell Betts contract extension oh god, not this again __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-08-2006, 06:02 PM	#8
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: Ladell Betts contract extension As long as we see Clinton on 3rd downs next year, I'm satified. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

12-09-2006, 05:13 AM	#10
Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: Ladell Betts contract extension Yes, I think that the Betts signing gives them the flexibility to trade Portis for a quarterback, if they decide that Campbell has failed his trial run by the end of the year. You could go with a Betts-Duckett combination. If Campbell passes, then Duckett is out.

12-08-2006, 07:24 PM	#11
rubx002 Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	Re: Ladell Betts contract extension Congrats Betts. He got a 5 year $10 million contract. Where is TJ Duckett's extension???

12-08-2006, 07:42 PM	#13
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Ladell Betts contract extension Big thumbs up on this deal for me. He deserves it. Nice job Ladell! __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-08-2006, 08:06 PM	#14
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	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.

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