http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/fo...ll/11904694.htm For those of you that don't have the time to sign up to the Philly Inquirer, here it is in a nutshell. Most agents in the NFL that handle "superstars" actually look at long term contracts in the first 3 years, after that they really don't care. TO wants to be paid like a top reciever in the game, and based on this criteria, he already is. Only Harrison and Moss make more than him and that isn't that out of line. Here is a portion of the article. Here's a look at how the contract of Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens compares to the nine other NFL receivers who rank in the top 10 in total receiving yardage since the 2000 season. Randy Moss, Oakland (a) Year signed: 2001 Total years and value: 8 years, $75 million Guaranteed money: $18 million Other bonuses: $1.4 million over the life of the contract Average annual value, first 3 years: $9 million Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Year signed: 2004 Total years and value: 8 years, $72.5 million Guaranteed money: $23 million Roster bonuses: $7 million due in 2005, $10 million due in 2006. Average value, first 3 years: $10.2 million. Terrell Owens, Eagles Year signed: 2004 Total years and value: 7 years, $49 million Guaranteed money: $9.2 million. Roster bonuses: $7.5 million due in 2006 Average value, first 3 years: $7 million. Jimmy Smith, Jacksonville Year signed: 2002 Total years and value: 6 years, $28 million Guaranteed money: $11.9 million Other bonuses: $2.35 million over the life of the contract Average value, first 3 years: $6.3 million Eric Moulds, Buffalo ( Year signed: 2005 Total years and value: 3 years, $18 million Guaranteed money: $5 million Other bonuses: not available Average value first 3 years: $6 million Joe Horn, New Orleans Year signed: 2004 Total years and value: 6 years, $41 million Guaranteed signing bonus: $7 million Roster bonuses: $11.9 million over the final five years of the deal Average value, first 3 years: $5.4 million
I don't understand what T.O. is complaining about, he is being paid like a top WR in the game. He's 3rd in line after some great WRs. Just play the game, I'm tired of hearing about the situation involving T.O. and the Eagles.
If he can't "struggle along" on $9.2 million GUARANTEED money, then there's something seriously wrong. I'm starting to buy vikingfan's theory that he's hurt and he's hiding how badly he's hurt to try to get one last payday.
