Lavarleap56 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Bailey, Broncos agree to deal By Jody Foldesy THE WASHINGTON TIMES Washington Redskins cornerback Champ Bailey has agreed in principle to a contract with the Denver Broncos, all but guaranteeing a blockbuster trade between the two teams Wednesday. The Redskins will trade Bailey and a second-round pick to Denver for running back Clinton Portis now that Bailey and the Broncos have come to terms on a six-year deal worth more than $50 million. Agent Jack Reale said the sides are "still working on the language and documentation" but he acknowledged that terms essentially are in place. Denver sent Reale a rough written proposal yesterday, and the final version will come this weekend. "We're pretty close," Reale said. "Again, you can never be sure until you see the [final] deal in writing." Reale disputed a Boston Globe report that the contract was for six years, and $53 million, with $18 million of guaranteed money and $27 million of scheduled compensation over the first three years. "Bits and pieces of that are correct, but the overall description is wrong," Reale said. An NFL source familiar with negotiations said those details were accurate earlier in the week but could have changed slightly in recent days. A contract agreement hasn't been considered a major hurdle because the Broncos made it clear from the start they were prepared to meet Bailey's financial expectations. The last big obstacle to the trade was cleared Wednesday when Bailey had a positive visit to Denver. The contract differs considerably from the proposal Washington made last preseason. That offer was for nine years and $55 million, with $14.7 million in guaranteed money though the latter included $1.3 million Bailey was guaranteed to make anyway in his rookie contract. In terms of average annual value, Bailey's new deal will approach $9 million a year, easily making him the NFL's highest paid cornerback. Washington's proposal was for $6.1 million annually, well below the top-paid corners, and included superfluous eighth and ninth seasons that couldn't be used for signing bonus proration and were in place only to inflate the average annual value. In essence, Denver's figures demonstrate how differently the two clubs view the four-time Pro Bowl player. While the Broncos are happy to make Bailey the NFL's best-paid corner, Redskins sources say Washington soured on Bailey after talks stalled in the preseason and he became increasingly ambivalent about staying. Having a trade for Bailey in place is important for the Redskins as they prepare for a free agent binge to start the signing and trading period Wednesday. The club's exact salary cap space won't be clear until it issues tender offers for its restricted free agents and exclusive rights players next week, but four cuts this week and the departure of Bailey should leave Washington with more than $15 million of spending room. The first acquisitions will be quarterback Mark Brunell and Portis. The Redskins have negotiated a seven-year, $43 million deal with Brunell and will acquire him by sending a third-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The club also is expected to discuss a new deal with Portis this offseason, but one isn't necessary to complete the Bailey trade. Defense will be the Redskins' focus as free agency starts at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Washington is targeting Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse, but sources say there is some concern about Kearse's price tag. Elsewhere on the defensive line, the Redskins are interested in New York Giants tackle Cornelius Griffin and Chicago Bears end Phillip Daniels, the latter of whom will be a cap cut. The Redskins also appear interested in the Oakland Raiders' Rod Coleman. At linebacker, Washington will pursue the Bears' Warrick Holdman, assuming he is a cap casualty. In the secondary, the Redskins want Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shawn Springs and appear ready to pursue Carolina Panthers safety Deon Grant. On offense, tight end Jim Kleinsasser is a key target. Sources familiar with Washington's deliberations said tight end Byron Chamberlain will not be cut. The former Pro Bowl target will receive a $50,000 roster bonus Monday and be given a chance to get in shape and stretch the field next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks04 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 How bout a 1-2-3 punch of Brunell-Portis-Coles. Sounds pretty good to me. Now lets go get some Defensive help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Master Jay Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 We should resign Champ we will have to pay his replacement very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavarleap56 Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 Rather have Portis than Champ IMO. Portis impacts a game more and will bea GREAT redskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Kinda surprised were keeping Chamberlain. Guess if we sign Kleinsasser were pretty much set at TE, considering Sellers and Robert Royal are on the team too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggoDrill Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Gotta love the tone of a WT article, nothing but insults and jealousy. Can you believe this article is actually from the DC area? Where is the excitement for the local team? Is this just another shining example as to why the media is f*cked? Let the Moonies ROT ... preferrably with Lenny Pastabelly eavesdropping on their dinner. :puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Easy to see why Bailey rejected Snyder's offer and why he felt he wasn't given the respect he deserves. I don't hold anything against him. Hopefully both of the players involved in this trade are happy with their new teams and have continued success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Bailey did what he had to do from a business perspective and I respect that. As for the skins, I was somewhat surprised that Chamberlain will be staying but if he can get into shape he can be a viable threat in the passing game. By pursuing Kleinsasser and keeping Chamberlain, I highly doubt the skins will go after Kellen Winslow II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Bell Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 As well as the evident signs that lead us to believe we will not pursue KWII, the pursuit of Deon Grant from the Panthers probably is a clue that the Redskins will be drafting for the D-Line this Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidPennSkin Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Originally posted by Drex By pursuing Kleinsasser and keeping Chamberlain, I highly doubt the skins will go after Kellen Winslow II. And if they get Deon Grant, they may be passing on Sean Taylor. Looks like they are trying to fill all the holes in FA, and if they miss one or two, they can fill them in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Where are all the "big name" free agents that we are supposedly going after? I am sick and tired of the media bashing. Please Joe shut these motha f*ckers up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xtrmskn04 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Why are poeple continuing to say we should resign champ. Pure and simple, Champ did not want to be a skin any longer. To me it has been evident since the beginning of last season. He didn't even try to negotiate. So if you were the owner and had a player that was being difficult to deal with and did not want to play for you, would you pay him more than any other corner in the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Originally posted by Xtrmskn04 Why are poeple continuing to say we should resign champ. Pure and simple, Champ did not want to be a skin any longer. To me it has been evident since the beginning of last season. He didn't even try to negotiate. So if you were the owner and had a player that was being difficult to deal with and did not want to play for you, would you pay him more than any other corner in the league? Who is this Champ everyone is talking about? All I know is that the Skins lost someone by the name of Roland.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan@Mexico Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I really do not like that S. Springs idea. I think we can find a better CB Hail from Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAMBURGER Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I can't believe we are interested in Toast springs):>( He is not the corner he used to be. He has lost a few steps over the years and Seattle is thrilled to get rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggins Seventy Chip Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 "Gotta love the tone of a WT article, nothing but insults and jealousy. Can you believe this article is actually from the DC area? Where is the excitement for the local team? Is this just another shining example as to why the media is f*cked? " I don't see the insults or jealousy. I think this article is OBJECTIVE, which is something that doesn't happen sometimes with the WashingtonPost. For instance, I know the Arrington contract controversy has been reported in the Times, but has the Post mentioned it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hey Champ...So long...Farewell,,, don't let he burgandy and gold door hit you on the way out. Thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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