Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by skinsfan242

I say sign him to a prove it deal like the Patriots do. First year low numbers then a Roster bonus due if he performs well. If not Oh well it was just a one year signing with a minimal cap hit in the next year. If it does work out we got a receiver who can play to complement Moss and ARE.

Why do people think that free agents are going to take a bs deal like that? He's out to get the most he possibly can from whomever will give it to him.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Why do people think that free agents are going to take a bs deal like that? He's out to get the most he possibly can from whomever will give it to him.

Good point...I don't think we have what it takes to convince a player to take a one year deal....I mean the Patriots can do that b/c they are contender...and b/c Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Hoody can convince them to do so. I hope they are able to sign him to a good deal.

[skinsfan242]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Why do people think that free agents are going to take a bs deal like that? He's out to get the most he possibly can from whomever will give it to him.

Who said anything about a BS deal? In a prove it deal you still get more than the minimum and you have a chence to get alot of money. A receiver who sees that there is not a BIG market for him and he needs to prove he can stay healthy would be a fool not to take one. But you're right the Skins have no leverage.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by skinsfan242

Who said anything about a BS deal? In a prove it deal you still get more than the minimum and you have a chence to get alot of money. A receiver who sees that there is not a BIG market for him and he needs to prove he can stay healthy would be a fool not to take one. But you're right the Skins have no leverage.

What is a 'prove it' deal? He's not coming off of a career (or even season) threatening injury, legal or lockerroom troubles or anything negative. What is he having to "prove"? Kinda silly to think he'd be a fool not to take a substandard deal (especially with the $$ floating around out there) in week 3 of free agency..

[skinsfan242]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

What is a 'prove it' deal? He's not coming off of a career (or even season) threatening injury, legal or lockerroom troubles or anything negative. What is he having to "prove"? Kinda silly to think he'd be a fool not to take a substandard deal (especially with the $$ floating around out there) in week 3 of free agency..

He hasn't played a FULL season yet. It is simply a deal structured that he would get about $2.5 million guaranteed including first year salary, then he would have a roster bonus of say $5-10 million for next year that can be spread over the rest of his six year contract or we can cut him and eat about $500,000 to a Million in dead cap. He would count about $1.5 this year and if he plays well he gets a big bonus and will be here awhile. It is a little risk but he is still goin gto get about $2.5 million for one year.