bubba9497 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1740619 INDIANAPOLIS -- Several teams are interested in acquiring four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey from the Redskins, but there is a stumbling block. It appears that owner Daniel Snyder can't decide just what it will take from one of the cornerback's several suitors to make a trade pan out for Washington, and what level of compensation will allow the Redskins some degree of spin control if forced to rationalize his departure. Bailey's agent, Jack Reale, had extensive discussions with four to six teams here before departing late Friday afternoon. Reale is seemingly convinced there are teams prepared right now to pay the price to sign Bailey to a hefty contract. There seems to be a sliding scale Snyder is tossing out to teams. For the Detroit Lions, who own the sixth overall choice in the 2004 draft, a first-round pick might be enough, since the choice is so high. For a team with a lower choice in the first round, Snyder will demand more, like an additional second- or third-rounder. One thing that remains obvious, officials from other teams concur, is that the Redskins will eventually send Bailey elsewhere for a couple of reasons. First, Snyder simply doesn't like him anymore. Something about a perception that Bailey doesn't really want to be a Redskins player for life. Second, the economics will dictate a deal. Because the team has already placed the "franchise" designation on him, Bailey counts $6.801 million against the Redskins salary cap for 2004. As of Friday, according to NFL salary documents, Washington has, counting Bailey's charge, $79.851 million against its 2004 cap. That is only about $1 million below the spending ceiling. Washington will get cap relief when defensive end Bruce Smith, who carries a tag of $8.84 million, officially retires. But even then, the Redskins will be tight against the '04 spending limit, and perhaps handcuffed in free agency by Bailey's situation. Snyder could create more cap room by re-doing tackle Chris Samuels' contract and reducing his glitzy cap value of nearly $9 million. However, Jimmy Sexton, Samuels' agent and also agent for disgruntled quarterback Patrick Ramsey, likely wouldn't oblige. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1740619 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyJ Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 However, Jimmy Sexton, Samuels' agent and also agent for disgruntled quarterback Patrick Ramsey, likely wouldn't oblige. I didn't realize that Sexton got to make the final call on that. I do realize that we're talking about a sports agent, so calling him unethical is redundant, but didn't he say that he looks out for the best interests of his clients? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Originally posted by SonnyJ I didn't realize that Sexton got to make the final call on that. I do realize that we're talking about a sports agent, so calling him unethical is redundant, but didn't he say that he looks out for the best interests of his clients? Sexton sounds like another one of those agents who thinks the players work for him, not the other way around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Maske said yesterday that the Skins are 50/50 on keeping Champ and about 100% on keeping Ramsey. He thinks that the Skins are seeing what other teams will offer Champ as far as a contract goes....and if that contract isn't insane AND that team is willing to part with some stuff. The Skins would accept the terms of that deal the other team worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 I don't see anything wrong with Snyder's position here. I don't perceive Bailey as a player that has wanted to stay in Washington all along. I think he has been greasing his way out since at least 2002. The Redskins SHOULD be trying to get maximum value for what was the #7 pick in the draft in 1999 and using a sliding formula for teams seems appropriate given that the Lions pick may net a franchise player in return while a pick from a team in the mid-20's may not As to the ambivalence of Snyder towards finalizing the deal, I can understand the trepidation. Bailey may not be Darrell Green in terms of his leadership or identification as Mr. Redskin, but he is a quality player who is just now in his prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINZ_DOMIN8 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Snyder is doing the right thing. No two teams' situations are the same. If Bailey doesn't want to be a Redskins send him to a truly crappy team like Detroit, Atlanta, Minnesota just give us decent compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 When I hear Sexton's name it reminds me of Jay Mohr's character in Jerry McGuire. And I'm still waiting for Champ to scream "Show me the money!" I really want Champ to stay but this whole thing is wearing thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarb Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 If we trade Champ and he signs an eight-year deal, for example, do we lose the use of our franchise tag for eight years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidPennSkin Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Originally posted by TheDarb If we trade Champ and he signs an eight-year deal, for example, do we lose the use of our franchise tag for eight years? No. We only lose our franchise tag for the life of Champ's contract if WE sign him between March 15 and July 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Bailey is going to detroit for the first and third Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dissonance19 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Originally posted by SKINZ_DOMIN8 Snyder is doing the right thing. No two teams' situations are the same. If Bailey doesn't want to be a Redskins send him to a truly crappy team like Detroit, Atlanta, Minnesota just give us decent compensation. whoa easy there, atlanta is not that crappy. their d did struggle this yr but so did their offense w.o the most exciting player in the game in mike vick. if their offense wasnt so horrible their d wouldnt have been on the field so much. you saw on sunday nite against the panthers, he elevates that team. they will be a playoff team next yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Jimmy Sexton, better start finding the paper and pen or Sammuels will be in the street. I believe after his lousy year he would have trouble making 1/3 of what he is due this year. What is our cap hit if we cut him? I believe it's about $5M? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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