Brunell Defers Roster Bonus To Facilitate Trade

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 7:31 pm

Brunell Defers Roster Bonus to Facilitate Trade

Associated Press
Tuesday, March 2, 2004; 4:02 PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mark Brunell agreed to delay the payment of his roster bonus Tuesday, a move that makes it possible for the Jacksonville Jaguars to complete his trade to the Washington Redskins.

Brunell agreed to delay the $2 million roster bonus from Wednesday to March 10 so the Jaguars won't have to count it against their salary cap. Brunell will sign his new, seven-year, $43 million contract with the Jaguars, who will trade him for a third-round draft pick.

The Jaguars said the trade will be finalized Wednesday.

The Jaguars also agreed to a new deal with defensive end Paul Spicer and punter Chris Hanson. Hanson, a 2002 Pro Bowler who missed most of last season after gouging his leg with an ax, signed a five-year, $6.5 million deal that includes a $1.3 million signing bonus.

Jacksonville also released defensive end Tony Brackens, with intentions on bringing him back with a lower-priced contract. Brackens was due a $1 million roster bonus Wednesday that the Jaguars don't want to pay.

With the money they save from releasing Brackens and trading Brunell, the Jaguars will be $16.1 million under the $80.6 million salary cap when the free-agency period begins Wednesday.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ar ... 4Mar2.html

nick24 · Post by **nick24** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 7:51 pm

I would rather sign tony brackens then have Danials as our DE. Tony Brackens would have been a nice addition.

Plus guys i'm new to this forums a long redskins fan i'm glad i have found this place.

kkryan · Post by **kkryan** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 8:19 pm

Welcome aboard, Nick

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:08 pm

Welcome Nick! I'm glad you found this place, too.

But I have to respectfully disagree with you on Brackens. He would be injured by the time he comes to camp. He has been hurt a lot the past few years. He is a good player but he is never really healthy enough to show off those talents.

gibbsfan · Post by **gibbsfan** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:25 pm

kkryan wrote:Welcome aboard, Nick

same here welcome aboard nick.

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:29 pm

I think Brackens has had more injury problems than Kearse and is just as expensive if not more...

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:34 pm

Finally, TCWEST stays in Topic ! Don't get comfy with it !

I think Brunell, having deferred this bonus to facilitate the trade, must feel really good about his chances of starting.

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:55 pm

TC - bud - pal - bro - I would give up 2 to get 8

Remember he gets that signing bonus up front