Cardinals FS Antrel Rolle reportedly looking for $8 million per year
by David Fucillo on Mar 3, 2010 6:52 PM PST
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PrintI came across some interesting information about Antrel Rolle's potential contract demands. Tip of the cap to Arrowhead Pride for posting this. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Rolle is looking to get upwards of $8 million per year if he hits the open market, as expected, on Friday. Normally this might go in our free agency thread, but given the NFC West implications and the interest among 49ers fans in adding him, I thought this was important enough for everybody to see.
For those wondering, that would in fact make Rolle the highest paid safety in the NFL. For the folks looking to add a young safety, is it really worth rolling out that kind of cash? While it's true there will likely be no cap, the team still has budget issues to consider, and young talent to re-sign, including current free safety Dashon Goldson.
I've posted a quick poll, but for those who would make Antrel Rolle the highest paid safety in the league, I'd like to hear your reasons as to why.
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If you're gonna be the highest paid safety
You have to be the best in the league. Rolle is not. Any team that pays him that money is dumb.
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we need to worry about getting our big names extended contracts (Davis, Willis, Goldson, etc.) before we worry about spending that much money on a free agent.
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by mountaindew77 on Mar 3, 2010 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
exactly
his level of pay does not justify the money he wants
Here's hoping 2010 is the end of our drought.
by FearTheTree on Mar 3, 2010 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
what do you guys think the odds are
that the FO seriously considers moving dashon to SS?
DREAM DRAFT:
1a. Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
1b. CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson
2. Best CB available
3. Freddie Barnes, WR, Bowling Green
by MichaelClutchtree on Mar 3, 2010 8:58 PM PST reply actions
Depends on who we get for the other safety position but he was getting used to free safety toward the end of the year so it may be the wisest thing to let him continue at that position
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Towards the end of 2008 season when Lewis went down.
Goldson played SS, I beielve it was the Redskins game. He looked pretty impressive and made some really agressive plays at the line of scrimmage.
I was "Deific16"
The cake is a lie.
by Sultan of Seitan on Mar 3, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
Rolle is dreaming if he thinks he can get $8 million a year
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
I just heard something interesting...
The Cardinals are asking for a 3rd round pick for Anquan Boldin. I dunno if this is true or not, but I’m slightly interested (although know he wants big money)…
But this Arizona firesale has me happy. Warner’s out, Rolle’s gone, Boldin’s gone, Dansby is gone….word is they want to bring in David Carr to “help” Matt Leinart…..so happy right now!
don't read too much into the Carr thing
Leinart is the only QB on the Cardinals roster so they’ve got to find some depth. They’ve also talked to Chad Pennington.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
What’s his name Pierre-something rather? I think Wisenhunt likes hims since he came over from Pitt with him. He may be a good enough back up. I know they at one point in pre-season last year said he would compete for the 2nd string job
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Who are you kidden.....?
There’s no way in all fiery h@ll that Antrell is worth that kinda scratch! Look…..football is the ultimate TEAM sport. history has shown having just 1 marquee player doesn’t work.
K.C.Edwards -AKA- "THE" DarkkStarr
Are you calling him a marquee player?
Cause I wouldn’t even give him that. I dunno where he gets the idea that he deserves to be the highest paid safety. That right there should raise a flag for craziness.
I was looking for Hell No...
but I guess the simple N O is enough
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
BOLDIN FOR A 3RD ROUND PICK
send brandon jones or jason hill and a 3rd to the cardinals for boldin and some cash
DREAM DRAFT:
1a. Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
1b. CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson
2. Best CB available
3. Freddie Barnes, WR, Bowling Green
by MichaelClutchtree on Mar 3, 2010 10:43 PM PST reply actions
NO! He won’t make 5/yr on the open market. No salary cap means free agents that aren’t considered marquee are going to get lowballed. All the guys who are free agents are going to get a big surprise when Dallas, Washington, Seattle, and Houston are done spending.
"You don't come into my dojo, drop a challenge and leave, old man."
--John Kreese (The Karate Kid)
Houston may be a big market
But the owner there has already said he’ll be acting within a budget.
Washington is going to go bonkers. I’ve already heard that they’re gonna offer a fairly big deal to Sproles while taking a run at Peppers.
Rolle
No way this guy gets 8 mill, the niners should spend money elsewhere, like on a stud at right tackle or a pass rusher (Peppers would be nice!)
I don't care how much the Niners spend
It’s not going to save me any money in ticket prices if they spend $5 million or $8 million per year. In a business of hundreds of millions, what is a couple extra if it means winning?
I just want to win, and I want the best players possible on our roster.
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