Warner's move makes deal more likely

BasX · Mar 3, 2009

Kurt Warner's unusual move -- making a public contract offer to the Cardinals -- suggests the sides will reach agreement.

The move also suggests Warner isn't likely to make additional visits beyond his recent trip to the 49ers. Warner clearly wants to remain with the Cardinals. That has not changed. Making yet another visit wouldn't make sense under the circumstances.

According to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton, Warner on Tuesday instructed his agent, Mark Bartelstein, to make a two-year, $23 million proposal to stay with the Cardinals. According to Bartelstein, Warner's proposal would include $12 million in guarantees, $6 million each season.

The 49ers are offering more than that, which means Warner was able to make his point: He could indeed command more than what Arizona has been offering. At the same time, Warner's reluctance to accept more from another team reinforces the Cardinals' position: Warner mostly likely wasn't going anywhere, so why should the team bid aginst itself?

Memo to both parties: It's time to end this charade and get a deal done.
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