Tom [Giants fan] Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Dolphins | Interested in Bettis - from www.KFFL.com Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:05:52 -0700 Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Miami Dolphins have showed an interest in Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jerome Bettis. However, the Steelers cannot afford to trade Bettis, who counts $2 million under their 2004 salary cap. If Pittsburgh elects to trade Bettis, then he would count $3 million due to the remaining prorated portion of his signing bonus at $1 million per year through 2006. Couldn't the Steelers redo his contract to make it easier for them to trade him? I wonder why this is never done. Than, after they trade him, he gets a new contract from Miami. Does this seem to logical or am I missing something where this can't be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Wow… talk about an act of desperation! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neophyte Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I don't think you can redo a contract to fix money that has already been paid in the form of a bonus. Tough to spread that out beyond the point a guy no longer plays for you. I don't think math works that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Does Bettis have any left in the tank? As someone said earlier, the Phins' are getting hard up for an rb. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I wasn't an English Major in college but shouldn't it read, "the Miami Dolphins have shown an interest in..." and not "have showed an interest in...?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krayzie Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 why dont we trade one of our rb the ones we know were going to cut.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Good. Get him out of Pittsburgh and off our schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Actually, I believe you can redo the contract, however, Bettis would have to return a portion of his bonus that was already paid to him for the Steelers to benefit. Since this practice is never done, deals like this are never done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Bettis has trimmed up in the off season. He looks like he's ready to knock some heads. He's a funny guy too, seen him on NFL Network a couple times, always bringin jokes and talkin trash. I bet he's dope in the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I think Bettis will do well this year, especially with Duce Staley there to take the pressure off a bit. As for trading him, what Fred Jones said is right, which is why this deal will never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 man, Bettis has been with the Steelers for soo long, and at his rate, is likely for the HoF in a few years or sometime. I think he should just retire as a Steeler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 It's hard to believe Bettis is one of the top 10 rushers in terms of yards gained in the NFL. He's done it so quietly. I like the guy.... a tough competitor and a high character guy that does alot for kids. As for the trade....in the words of George Bush Senior.... "Not gonna do it.... Not gonna happen... wouldn't be prudent". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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