Tag: Roddy White contract

      White’s contract fair for both him, Falcons

      August 10, 2009 /

      A couple days ago, the Falcons’ receiving corps was essentially on life support.

      How bad were things? No. 1 wideout Roddy White was in the midst of a contract holdout that wasn’t going well, promising slot receiver Harry Douglas torn his ACL in practice and will miss the entire season, and the team had to scrap near the bottom of the free agent barrel by signing veterans Robert Ferguson and Marty Booker.

      But over the weekend, things went from ugly to hopeful again as White ended his holdout by signing a six-year, $50 million contract extension with $18 million in guarantees. The deal was less than Larry Fitzgerald’s four-year, $40 million deal, but more guaranteed money than Greg Jennings’ three-year, $26.35 million (with incentives) extension.

      Last week it was reported that White was seeking a deal similar to Fitzgerald, which would have been ridiculous if the report were true. White has been excellent the past two seasons, emerging as Atlanta’s best receiver and top playmaker. But he didn’t deserve Fitzgerald-type money, not with his lackluster first two seasons in the pros, where he didn’t even combine for 1,000 receiving yards and amassed just three touchdowns.

      When you compare the two player’s numbers from a year ago, White (88 rec., 1,382 yards, 7 TDs) and Jennings (80 rec., 1,292 yards, 9 TDs) had comparable numbers. Given White’s solid 2007 season (83 rec., 1,202 yards, 6 TDs), it makes sense that he was given more guaranteed money than Jennings, but in no way should he make what Fitz does.

      The Falcons did a nice job not panicking during White’s holdout, and not feeling the need to overpay when Douglas went down for the season. GM Thomas Dimitroff played it cool and got a deal worked out before White’s holdout became too much of a distraction. Plus, Dimitroff proved that the Falcons will take care of veterans like White when they play out their contracts.

      Overall, this was a solid deal for both sides.

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      Falcons ink White to six-year deal

      August 9, 2009 /

      Roddy White’s holdout worked. The Falcons signed him to a six-year deal worth $50 million.

      ESPN has the details…

      A source said White’s deal is for six years and $50 million ($18 million guaranteed). It makes him the third-highest paid receiver in the NFL behind Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald, who averages $10 million a year, and Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers.

      Greg Jennings just signed a three-year extension worth $26.35 million (if he hits his incentives), so White’s deal doesn’t average as much, but has more guaranteed money.

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      Training Camp Notes: Lynch, White, Kemoeatu

      August 4, 2009 /

      Buffalo Bills:
      Marshawn Lynch’s three-game suspension has been upheld. Lynch won’t be able to play until Week 4 and Fred Jackson will start in his place. (Buffalo News)

      Atlanta Falcons:
      Holdout receiver Roddy White apparently wants more money than Packers’ receiver Greg Jennings got. Jennings’ contract was for three-years and $16 million. The Falcons aren’t likely to go much more above that, but they need White in their offense if they’re going to make another postseason run this season. (NFL.com)

      Carolina Panthers:
      The Panthers received a huge blow on Monday when defensive tackle Ma’ake Kemoeatu tore his Achilles’ tendon and will likely miss the entire 2009 season. Kemoeatu’s backup is undrafted free agent Marlon Favorite, so one would think that Carolina would add a street free agent to beef up its thin line. But don’t forget that Julius Peppers is soaking up a ton of cap space thanks to his one-year franchise tag. (Panthers Insider)

      Cincinnati Bengals:
      Bengals tight end Reggie Kelly ruptured his Achilles’ tendon (what’s with players going down with Achilles’ tendon injures?) and is likely to miss all of the 2009 season. Kelly isn’t much of a pass-receiving tight end, but he’s a fantastic run blocker and will certainly be missed. (Bengals.com)

      Philadelphia Eagles:
      Eagles will lose middle linebacker Stewart Bradley for the entire season after tearing his ACL in practice on Sunday. Bradley was emerging as a good young linebacker and this is a big blow to Philly’s defense. Omar Gaither will likely to start in the middle now. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

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      Roddy White a no-show at Falcons camp

      August 1, 2009 /

      The excitement bubble has just been burst for the Atlanta Falcons.

      After being one of the NFL’s feel good stories in 2008, the Falcons are off to a bumpy start so far in 2009 as one of their top playmakers decided not to show up for camp because he’s upset about his contract.

      Falcons wide receiver Roddy White, the 27th pick of the 2005 draft, was a no-show for the first team meeting Friday evening.

      White was scheduled to report by 6:30 p.m., but he was not there, according to his agent. Players not present for the first meeting are considered “holdouts.”

      A player holding out will be fined $17,000 per day, as determined by the collective bargaining agreement.

      The Falcons have been in discussions with White’s representative, Jonathan Feinsod, about a contract extension. He confirmed that White wasn’t at the meeting but said “no comment” when asked to elaborate.

      There’s no question that White deserves a pay raise. Over the past two years, he’s compiled 171 receptions, 2,584 yards and 13 touchdowns while emerging as one of the better young receivers in the game. He certainly deserves more than the $2.28 million he’s expected to receive in his final year of his rookie contract and the Falcons need to pay him to ensure Matt Ryan has his top playmaker in the passing game for years to come.

      That said, I find it ironic that this is the same White who caught only 59 passes and three touchdowns in his first two seasons in the NFL and now he’s essentially ready to holdout for a new contract. Granted, most receivers don’t develop until their third year, but White was so bad that some were deeming him a bust after only his second season.

      Again, White deserves a pay raise and the Falcons are likely to pay him…in due time. But it must tick the Falcons off that White is putting a damper on what should be an exciting time for Atlanta’s organization by bitching about a contract when quite frankly, he didn’t deserve whatever he was making in his first two seasons.

      But I digress. The Falcons need to open their checkbook and pay the man. He’s worth the money given his age (27) and production over the last two years and again, Ryan is better with White in the lineup. I think it would have been better for all parties involved if White would have showed up to camp on time and let his contract situation play out on its own. But maybe this is just a scare tactic and he’ll show up in the next couple of days.

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