Brunell renegotiates
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:15 am
Redskins' Brunell Reworks Contract
By Nunyo Demasio
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, March 10, 2005; Page D03
Quarterback Mark Brunell became the latest Redskins player to restructure his contract, sources said. Brunell -- who started the first nine games last season before being replaced by Patrick Ramsey -- reworked his contract to save Washington about $1 million.
The amount is significant because the Redskins have been in a salary cap quandary since trading wide receiver Laveranues Coles to the New York Jets for wideout Santana Moss.
According to sources, Brunell was told that the Redskins needed the extra money to sign other players because of the trade. Although Washington allowed cornerback Fred Smoot to depart, the organization still lacks flexibility to sign its remaining unsigned players plus draft picks. Also, Coach Joe Gibbs said yesterday that Washington would consider signing a released player.
Last year, Brunell signed a seven-year, $34 million contract, which included an $8.6 million bonus. Brunell was scheduled to make about $2 million this season -- a $500,000 roster bonus due this month, plus $1.5 million in base salary. Sources with knowledge of the details said that Brunell agreed to reduce his roster bonus to $235,000 and will earn $765,000, the NFL's minimum salary for an 11th-year veteran. Brunell could make up for the difference through incentives, which don't count against the cap.
The incentives for Brunell include team improvement in one of eight offensive categories. Because Washington was the 30th-ranked offense in the 32-team NFL, Brunell will almost certainly earn the incentive.
Before restructuring, Brunell's cap hit for 2005 would have been $3.5 million.
Note: Safety Sean Taylor is scheduled to appear in circuit court today regarding his appeal for a conviction of failing to take a blood alcohol test. Taylor's DWI charge stemming from an Oct. 28 traffic stop on the Beltway was already dismissed. Refusal to be tested carries a mandatory one-year suspension of his license.
On Brunell, thank you. You will be paid relativly well for being a Mentor. As for Sean Taylor...Know when to say When Brother. With that Signing bonus you got.....get a cab.....DC is expensive but with only 1 passenger...it cant be that much...
By Nunyo Demasio
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, March 10, 2005; Page D03
Quarterback Mark Brunell became the latest Redskins player to restructure his contract, sources said. Brunell -- who started the first nine games last season before being replaced by Patrick Ramsey -- reworked his contract to save Washington about $1 million.
The amount is significant because the Redskins have been in a salary cap quandary since trading wide receiver Laveranues Coles to the New York Jets for wideout Santana Moss.
According to sources, Brunell was told that the Redskins needed the extra money to sign other players because of the trade. Although Washington allowed cornerback Fred Smoot to depart, the organization still lacks flexibility to sign its remaining unsigned players plus draft picks. Also, Coach Joe Gibbs said yesterday that Washington would consider signing a released player.
Last year, Brunell signed a seven-year, $34 million contract, which included an $8.6 million bonus. Brunell was scheduled to make about $2 million this season -- a $500,000 roster bonus due this month, plus $1.5 million in base salary. Sources with knowledge of the details said that Brunell agreed to reduce his roster bonus to $235,000 and will earn $765,000, the NFL's minimum salary for an 11th-year veteran. Brunell could make up for the difference through incentives, which don't count against the cap.
The incentives for Brunell include team improvement in one of eight offensive categories. Because Washington was the 30th-ranked offense in the 32-team NFL, Brunell will almost certainly earn the incentive.
Before restructuring, Brunell's cap hit for 2005 would have been $3.5 million.
Note: Safety Sean Taylor is scheduled to appear in circuit court today regarding his appeal for a conviction of failing to take a blood alcohol test. Taylor's DWI charge stemming from an Oct. 28 traffic stop on the Beltway was already dismissed. Refusal to be tested carries a mandatory one-year suspension of his license.
On Brunell, thank you. You will be paid relativly well for being a Mentor. As for Sean Taylor...Know when to say When Brother. With that Signing bonus you got.....get a cab.....DC is expensive but with only 1 passenger...it cant be that much...
That was the second thought that came to my head. The first was "Brunell restructured???? How much???" Boy was I disappointed. Only $1 mil off a $43 million contract. Yippee. Oh well. At least it's better than nothing.