Football donks still spending, Harris gets 5 year extension - Page 3

Mr. Laz · 12-12-2014, 06:10 PM

Chris Harris agrees to 5-year, $42.5M contract extension with Broncos
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
POSTED: 12/12/2014 04:33:27 PM MST| UPDATED: 75 MIN. AGO

The Broncos have reached an agreement in principle with cornerback Chris Harris on a five-year contract extension, according to two NFL sources.

The deal will make Harris the league's highest-paid "No. 2" cornerback while the total value $42.5 million ranks sixth in the league.

It's a crowning achievement of sorts for a defensive back who received a $2,000 signing bonus from the Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2011.

The new contract that will run through the 2019 season includes a whopping $10 million signing bonus and $24 million in guarantees. It will pay Harris $18 million through his first two seasons — the same two-year amount the Broncos are paying "No. 1" corner Aqib Talib.

The Broncos opened negotiations with Harris last month, and at times it appeared the deal was on life support. Negotiations gained momentum when Broncos general manager John Elway became personally involved by engaging in dialogue with Harris' agent, Fred Lyles.

Among the points to address was whether to classify Harris as a "No. 2" cornerback — or the best cornerback in the league. Pro Football Focus has him ranked as the league's No. 1 cornerback this season with a 22.3 rating entering the Broncos' game Sunday at San Diego. New England's Darrelle Revis ranks second with a 19.5 grade, followed by Vontae Davies at 15.9.

Harris, 25, was ranked as the fifth-best cornerback by Pro Football Focus in 2012 and eighth in 2013, so it's not like his performance this season has been a fluke.

Unlike the so-called "cover" cornerbacks such as Revis, Richard Sherman and Talib, Harris is a more versatile defender who starts out playing outside but often moves inside to the nickel position, where his instincts and tackling skills can be better utilized.

The deal is well-timed not only for Harris, whose wife, Leah, delivered their first child, daughter Aria, seven weeks ago, but for the Broncos, too.

This is a team confronting several difficult financial decisions on impending high profile free agents. As the Broncos get ready for another playoff run, the Harris deal sends a message to the locker room that management will reward its own.

Harris received the third-biggest extension Elway has awarded since 2011, following cornerback Champ Bailey (four years, $43 million) and left tackle Ryan Clady (five years, $52.5 million).

The $8.5 million annual average on Harris' deal exceeds that of Green Bay's Tramon Williams, who had been considered the league's highest-paid "No. 2" corner with an $8.25 million average.

Among all cornerbacks, Harris' deal is 12th in annual average.

Harris is receiving the most total dollars in the history of undrafted cornerbacks: The $42.5 million exceeds the $39 million deal (over four years) the Packers gave Sam Shields.

After pulling off an upset by making the Broncos' season-opening 53-man roster in 2011, Harris started his rookie year as a special teams player and the team's No. 4 cornerback. He was promoted to the nickelback role in his sixth game, and he became a starter early in 2012.

Harris' deal is further impressive in that he began this season rehabilitating a partially torn ACL and he has yet to make a Pro Bowl, although if Pro Football Focus has any influence, a correction could be made in two weeks when the NFL announces its newest group of all-stars.

oaklandhater · 12-13-2014, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

It actually is. Coach/gm money comes out of pocket. "Dead money" is included within a salary cap.

Denver isn't winning because they spend more. They win because they draft well and structure good contracts, two things the Chiefs have not done well.

I agree with this the chiefs have no one to blame but them selves on this one if you never draft a QB and overpay players Case in point the Bowe show you get what you get.

Miles · 12-13-2014, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I can't wait until elway has to find a QB the hard way just like everyone else.

They at least managed to draft one early in the same offseason as signing the old guy. When was the last time we drafted a QB in the second round.

**RealSNR** · 12-13-2014, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

They at least managed to draft one early in the same offseason as signing the old guy.

If Osweiler is even half as successful as the last shit QB who took over for their aging superstar (Brian Griese) I'll be shocked.

Besides that, they need to make a decision on him very soon. His contract will be running out, and I doubt they're going to want to extend him very far while he's a total unknown.

Miles · 12-13-2014, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

If Osweiler is even half as successful as the last shit QB who took over for their aging superstar (Barian Griese) I'll be shocked.

Besides that, they need to make a decision on him very soon. His contract will be running out, and I doubt they're going to want to extend him very far while he's a total unknown.

No disagreement with any of that. Just thought it was a good example of them planning ahead at QB vs. what we are used to. Osweiler is also ridiculously tall so wonder how that works out.

thabear04 · 12-13-2014, 06:34 AM

Is Denver the only team to switch their cap to off like in madden.

ILChief · 12-13-2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

They at least managed to draft one early in the same offseason as signing the old guy. When was the last time we drafted a QB in the second round.

Aaron Murray is better than Brock Asswiper

Mile High Mania · 12-13-2014, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

If Osweiler is even half as successful as the last shit QB who took over for their aging superstar (Brian Griese) I'll be shocked.

Besides that, they need to make a decision on him very soon. His contract will be running out, and I doubt they're going to want to extend him very far while he's a total unknown.

Brock is just filling space, he's not the answer.

GloryDayz · 12-13-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Brock is just filling space, he's not the answer.

We have a team packed with non-answers, want some?

stonedstooge · 12-13-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thabear04

Is Denver the only team to switch their cap to off like in madden.

Need to ask Marcellus about that. He's the resident cap specialist who claims the Chiefs are boxed in with the salary cap unlike any other team in the NFL. Oh how quickly people forget that it wasn't too many years ago that the NFL had to inact a Salary FLoor because CHunt was hoarding monies that were supposed to be used for players salaries.

Reerun_KC · 12-13-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by thabear04

Is Denver the only team to switch their cap to off like in madden.

No they just are commited to win and don't waste money on guys like Larry Johnson

Reerun_KC · 12-13-2014, 09:31 AM

And Denver doesn't hire coaches like Gunter Herm and Crennel.

They as a franchise expect more. Have a tradition of winning that the chiefs could only dream of.

They build for championships. We build for tailgating and hope.

GloryDayz · 12-13-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

No they just are commited to win and don't waste money on guys like Larry Johnson

Yeah, because he was totally unproductive. Didn't he finish with something like 12 career yards as a Chief? Something like 60 yards behind Nacho Holmes' 72 career yards?

Yeah, he was totally unproductive!

And I hope these images are burned into your head for the rest of the day!

Reerun_KC · 12-13-2014, 09:43 AM

And the promptly went true fan and Herm with him.

chiefzilla1501 · 12-13-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

And Denver doesn't hire coaches like Gunter Herm and Crennel.

They as a franchise expect more. Have a tradition of winning that the chiefs could only dream of.

They build for championships. We build for tailgating and hope.

Gunther and Crennel sunk the franchise.

Herm was not a good coach, but he set the table for Pioli and Pioli shat on his opportunity.

Dayze · 12-13-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Need to ask Marcellus about that. He's the resident cap specialist who claims the Chiefs are boxed in with the salary cap unlike any other team in the NFL. Oh how quickly people forget that it wasn't too many years ago that the NFL had to inact a Salary FLoor because CHunt was hoarding monies that were supposed to be used for players salaries.

Is that true?

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	donks still spending, Harris gets 5 year extension Chris Harris agrees to 5-year, $42.5M contract extension with Broncos By Mike Klis The Denver Post POSTED: 12/12/2014 04:33:27 PM MST\| UPDATED: 75 MIN. AGO The Broncos have reached an agreement in principle with cornerback Chris Harris on a five-year contract extension, according to two NFL sources. The deal will make Harris the league's highest-paid "No. 2" cornerback while the total value $42.5 million ranks sixth in the league. It's a crowning achievement of sorts for a defensive back who received a $2,000 signing bonus from the Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2011. The new contract that will run through the 2019 season includes a whopping $10 million signing bonus and $24 million in guarantees. It will pay Harris $18 million through his first two seasons — the same two-year amount the Broncos are paying "No. 1" corner Aqib Talib. The Broncos opened negotiations with Harris last month, and at times it appeared the deal was on life support. Negotiations gained momentum when Broncos general manager John Elway became personally involved by engaging in dialogue with Harris' agent, Fred Lyles. Among the points to address was whether to classify Harris as a "No. 2" cornerback — or the best cornerback in the league. Pro Football Focus has him ranked as the league's No. 1 cornerback this season with a 22.3 rating entering the Broncos' game Sunday at San Diego. New England's Darrelle Revis ranks second with a 19.5 grade, followed by Vontae Davies at 15.9. Harris, 25, was ranked as the fifth-best cornerback by Pro Football Focus in 2012 and eighth in 2013, so it's not like his performance this season has been a fluke. Unlike the so-called "cover" cornerbacks such as Revis, Richard Sherman and Talib, Harris is a more versatile defender who starts out playing outside but often moves inside to the nickel position, where his instincts and tackling skills can be better utilized. The deal is well-timed not only for Harris, whose wife, Leah, delivered their first child, daughter Aria, seven weeks ago, but for the Broncos, too. This is a team confronting several difficult financial decisions on impending high profile free agents. As the Broncos get ready for another playoff run, the Harris deal sends a message to the locker room that management will reward its own. Harris received the third-biggest extension Elway has awarded since 2011, following cornerback Champ Bailey (four years, $43 million) and left tackle Ryan Clady (five years, $52.5 million). The $8.5 million annual average on Harris' deal exceeds that of Green Bay's Tramon Williams, who had been considered the league's highest-paid "No. 2" corner with an $8.25 million average. Among all cornerbacks, Harris' deal is 12th in annual average. Harris is receiving the most total dollars in the history of undrafted cornerbacks: The $42.5 million exceeds the $39 million deal (over four years) the Packers gave Sam Shields. After pulling off an upset by making the Broncos' season-opening 53-man roster in 2011, Harris started his rookie year as a special teams player and the team's No. 4 cornerback. He was promoted to the nickelback role in his sixth game, and he became a starter early in 2012. Harris' deal is further impressive in that he began this season rehabilitating a partially torn ACL and he has yet to make a Pro Bowl, although if Pro Football Focus has any influence, a correction could be made in two weeks when the NFL announces its newest group of all-stars.
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