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By David Elfin
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Published July 6, 2005

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Only one of the six players chosen by the Washington Redskins in April's draft is under contract with training camp opening in 26 days.
Eric Schaffer, Washington's main contract negotiator, just returned from vacation and immediately resumed negotiations with the agents for the five unsigned rookies. The Redskins have about $3.5 million left in their rookie salary cap pool.
Redskins vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said he hoped deals would be done with fourth-rounder Manuel White, fifth-rounder Robert McCune and seventh-rounder Nehemiah Broughton by the end of next week. That would leave just first-rounders Carlos Rogers and Jason Campbell without contracts headed into the last two weeks before camp.
Sixth-rounder Jared Newberry signed a three-year deal in June.
Meanwhile, Edward Carhart, Sean Taylor's attorney in the safety's felony assault case, said he isn't fazed by the possible plea bargain of his client's co-defendant, Charles Caughman. Carhart said after further discovery in the case he's more convinced than ever of Taylor's truthfulness regarding the June 1 incident. State attorney's spokesman Ed Griffith said his office in Miami is continuing to investigate other "persons of importance" in the case.
Caughman, who faces a maximum of 15 years for his felony assault charge (compared to Taylor's mandatory minimum of three years if convicted) is due in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court on Monday, one day before Taylor is scheduled to appear before Judge Mary Barzee. Taylor's trial is tentatively set for Sept. 12, the day after the Redskins open the season at home against the Chicago Bears.

BernieSki wrote:Don't get too worked up, most lower round picks get signed before camp they need to prove they belong. As far as our first rounders only Carlos Rogers will be a starter this year and Jason Campbell we can be a little tougher with because he will not start anyway.

BernieSki wrote:Every year some team finds a lower round pick that turns out to be the next Tom Brady or Steven Davis. It would be great if one of our lower picks make it onto the starting team. I do not think that we have a lower pick that can make a major impact this year, unless Manuel White can be an effective short yardage back. At 6-2 and 244 pounds he could be.

air_hog wrote:I mean, the NBA Draft was like 15 days ago and already 1/2 of the first rounders are signed, some even signed like 4 days after the draft.

1niksder wrote:

air_hog wrote:I mean, the NBA Draft was like 15 days ago and already 1/2 of the first rounders are signed, some even signed like 4 days after the draft.

The NBA and NFL have different CBAs which effects how the dollars flow in each league.
NBA money is guaranteed (all of it). The agent will get his cut and will know it's coming. The top NBA players normally drop the agent after the first contract any way (they then hire "Advisors"

The NFL only guarantees bonus money, so the Agents have more to calculate and balance because they need to know how much cash they will be getting. NFL players fire and hire agents all the time.

The bottom line it's the AGENTS looking for their cut

Redskins Close to Deals With Two Picks

By Jason La Canfora
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 12, 2005; Page E03

The Washington Redskins could complete negotiations with at least two of their five unsigned draft picks in the next few days as they close in on contracts for H-back Manuel White, a fourth-round pick, and fullback Nehemiah Broughton, a seventh-round pick.

The team also is negotiating with linebacker Robert McCune, its fifth-round pick, although it likely will take more time to complete deals for its two first-round picks, cornerback Carlos Rogers (ninth overall) and quarterback Jason Campbell (25th overall).


Manuel White is expected to help in the short-yardage offense and on special teams. (By Paul Sakuma -- Associated Press)

White, who was selected 120th overall from UCLA, is expected to agree to terms in the coming days, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situations, while Harold Lewis, Broughton's agent, said he was pleased with the pace of negotiations and had another session planned for yesterday afternoon.

The Redskins have already signed one draft pick, linebacker Jared Newberry, who was taken in the sixth round. Newberry, Broughton, McCune and White could all contribute immediately on special teams, while White and Broughton were brought in to improve Washington's short-yardage offense.

Rogers was expected to compete for a nickel back spot but is unlikely to be ready for the start of training camp Aug. 1 because of a stress fracture in his foot. Campbell is slated to be the No. 3 quarterback. Players selected that high in the draft often do not sign until shortly before the start of camp and negotiations are expected to intensify over the next two weeks.

Notes -- Fullback Nehemiah Broughton, the Redskins' seventh-round draft pick, has agreed to a three-year contract.

Jake wrote:

Notes -- Fullback Nehemiah Broughton, the Redskins' seventh-round draft pick, has agreed to a three-year contract.

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Redskins Sign 7th-Rounder Broughton
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
July 19, 2004




Nehemiah Broughton
The Redskins have completed the signing of running back Nehemiah Broughton, the team announced on Tuesday. Broughton was the Redskins' seventh-round selection (222nd overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Broughton joins sixth-round pick linebacker Jared Newberry as the Redskins' rookies who have signed their rookie contracts thus far. The pace of rookie signings should pick up league-wide over the next few weeks heading into training camp.

Broughton, 5-11 and 250 pounds, is expected to compete for playing time at both fullback and H-back. At The Citadel, he played in 40 games with 29 starts and recorded 581 carries for 2,638 yards, 25 touchdowns. He also tallied 47 receptions for 355 yards and three touchdowns.

During his senior season, Broughton recorded 179 rushes for 788 yards and five touchdowns starting in every game. For his efforts he was named All-American first-team (as a fullback) by The NFL Draft Report. Broughton was also named All-Southern Conference first-team (as a tailback).

In 2002, Broughton posted career-highs rushing attempts (224), yards (1,038), touchdowns (11), and receptions 21 earning All-Conference second-team selection.

Broughton, nicknamed "Nemo," is from North Charleston, S.C., where he attended North Charleston High School. He was an All-State and All-Low Country selection as a senior, rushing for 1,670 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Redskins Sign McCune; Three Unsigned Picks Remain


Saturday, July 23, 2005; Page E02

The Washington Redskins have signed draft pick Robert McCune to a three-year deal, league sources said, leaving the club with three unsigned picks with training camp set to open next weekend.

McCune, who was selected in the fifth round (154th overall) out of Louisville, is expected to help the special teams immediately and will fight to work his way into the linebacker rotation in training camp.

McCune, 26, started playing college football late after serving in the military and has earned praise from the coaches for his work ethic. His deal is worth approximately $1.05 million with a $125,000 signing bonus, sources said.

The Redskins have yet to sign fullback Manuel White , who was taken in the fourth round, although that deal is expected to be completed early next week, sources said. Negotiations with their two first-round picks -- cornerback Carlos Rogers (ninth overall) and quarterback Jason Campbell (25th overall) -- could prove more complicated, with little progress being reported league-wide on top draft picks thus far. Rogers's injured ankle may keep him from participating once camp starts; Campbell is slated to be the club's No. 3 quarterback this season.

-- Jason La Canfora

Fourth-round draft pick Manuel White, Jr., agreed to his rookie deal on Wednesday, leaving only first-rounders Carlos Rogers and Jason Campbell as the Redskins' unsigned rookies. Meantime, preparation for training camp continues.