"Ellison agrees to deal" by Chargers Blog

Sixth-round pick Kevin Ellison has agreed to terms on a four-year deal, which was what the Chargers were adamant he take even as Ellison was angling for a three-year deal.

(HT: sdsuazte4)

over 2 years ago John Gennaro 9 comments 0 recs |

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Why would he prefer 3 years over 4?

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jul 29, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

he thinks he's awesome?

And he can renegotiate sooner?

by Leukadian on Jul 29, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Second contracts are where you make your money.

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by Richard Wade on Jul 29, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

He can be an restricted free agent sooner.

And thus get more money.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

3years....

and less signing bonus is what he wanted… Maybe he doesnt feel like he really wants to play for us… Tryna get out early eh??? but oh wells… Wish him the best @ camp

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by ChargersWitch on Jul 30, 2009 8:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

The smaller signing bonus

was to try to entice the team to take the 3 year deal. If they would’ve taken it, it would’ve been one more year of making “pro” money and one less of making “rookie contract” money.

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by John Gennaro on Jul 30, 2009 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions

LoL

Thank you John, i am really learning the insidepart of football. greatly appreciate it buddy… :-)

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by ChargersWitch on Jul 30, 2009 10:14 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

That might be an effective ploy for a first rounder going for 5 instead of 6 years

But with later rounds they make so little that I don’t think saving 500k would really be something that AJ would be enticed for. That 500k savings could turn into multi-millions in additional money they would have to pay him after year 3 to retain him.

by SJO on Jul 30, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions