Portis will hold out

themurf · 02-27-2004, 01:58 PM

One NFL source said that Portis -- through agent Drew Rosenhaus -- was seeking a signing bonus of close to $20 million, which hindered negotiations. However, a Redskins source with intimate knowledge of negotiations described that claim as false.

The Redskins say they are confident that they can sign Portis to a new contract before training camp. Although Rosenhaus has a reputation for being a tough negotiator -- the Tennessee Titans didn't name defensive end Jevon Kearse as their franchise player because of Rosenhaus's contract demands -- the agent has worked well with owner Daniel Snyder, who handles major contracts for the Redskins. Last offseason, two of Rosenhaus's clients -- defensive tackle Jermaine Hailey and defensive end Regan Upshaw -- were signed by the Redskins.

"We have an excellent working relationship with Drew Rosenhaus," Redskins Vice President Vinny Cerrato said yesterday. "Eventually, he's getting a new deal."

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What are you guys worried about? Postis will be a Redskin and he'll have a new contract before training camp.

02-27-2004, 01:58 PM	#7
themurf Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Old Town, Va. Age: 49 Posts: 3	from today's post One NFL source said that Portis -- through agent Drew Rosenhaus -- was seeking a signing bonus of close to $20 million, which hindered negotiations. However, a Redskins source with intimate knowledge of negotiations described that claim as false. The Redskins say they are confident that they can sign Portis to a new contract before training camp. Although Rosenhaus has a reputation for being a tough negotiator -- the Tennessee Titans didn't name defensive end Jevon Kearse as their franchise player because of Rosenhaus's contract demands -- the agent has worked well with owner Daniel Snyder, who handles major contracts for the Redskins. Last offseason, two of Rosenhaus's clients -- defensive tackle Jermaine Hailey and defensive end Regan Upshaw -- were signed by the Redskins. "We have an excellent working relationship with Drew Rosenhaus," Redskins Vice President Vinny Cerrato said yesterday. "Eventually, he's getting a new deal." ----- What are you guys worried about? Postis will be a Redskin and he'll have a new contract before training camp.

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