Football donks still spending, Harris gets 5 year extension - Page 6

Mr. Laz · 12-12-2014, 06:10 PM

Chris Harris agrees to 5-year, $42.5M contract extension with Broncos
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
POSTED: 12/12/2014 04:33:27 PM MST| UPDATED: 75 MIN. AGO

The Broncos have reached an agreement in principle with cornerback Chris Harris on a five-year contract extension, according to two NFL sources.

The deal will make Harris the league's highest-paid "No. 2" cornerback while the total value $42.5 million ranks sixth in the league.

It's a crowning achievement of sorts for a defensive back who received a $2,000 signing bonus from the Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2011.

The new contract that will run through the 2019 season includes a whopping $10 million signing bonus and $24 million in guarantees. It will pay Harris $18 million through his first two seasons — the same two-year amount the Broncos are paying "No. 1" corner Aqib Talib.

The Broncos opened negotiations with Harris last month, and at times it appeared the deal was on life support. Negotiations gained momentum when Broncos general manager John Elway became personally involved by engaging in dialogue with Harris' agent, Fred Lyles.

Among the points to address was whether to classify Harris as a "No. 2" cornerback — or the best cornerback in the league. Pro Football Focus has him ranked as the league's No. 1 cornerback this season with a 22.3 rating entering the Broncos' game Sunday at San Diego. New England's Darrelle Revis ranks second with a 19.5 grade, followed by Vontae Davies at 15.9.

Harris, 25, was ranked as the fifth-best cornerback by Pro Football Focus in 2012 and eighth in 2013, so it's not like his performance this season has been a fluke.

Unlike the so-called "cover" cornerbacks such as Revis, Richard Sherman and Talib, Harris is a more versatile defender who starts out playing outside but often moves inside to the nickel position, where his instincts and tackling skills can be better utilized.

The deal is well-timed not only for Harris, whose wife, Leah, delivered their first child, daughter Aria, seven weeks ago, but for the Broncos, too.

This is a team confronting several difficult financial decisions on impending high profile free agents. As the Broncos get ready for another playoff run, the Harris deal sends a message to the locker room that management will reward its own.

Harris received the third-biggest extension Elway has awarded since 2011, following cornerback Champ Bailey (four years, $43 million) and left tackle Ryan Clady (five years, $52.5 million).

The $8.5 million annual average on Harris' deal exceeds that of Green Bay's Tramon Williams, who had been considered the league's highest-paid "No. 2" corner with an $8.25 million average.

Among all cornerbacks, Harris' deal is 12th in annual average.

Harris is receiving the most total dollars in the history of undrafted cornerbacks: The $42.5 million exceeds the $39 million deal (over four years) the Packers gave Sam Shields.

After pulling off an upset by making the Broncos' season-opening 53-man roster in 2011, Harris started his rookie year as a special teams player and the team's No. 4 cornerback. He was promoted to the nickelback role in his sixth game, and he became a starter early in 2012.

Harris' deal is further impressive in that he began this season rehabilitating a partially torn ACL and he has yet to make a Pro Bowl, although if Pro Football Focus has any influence, a correction could be made in two weeks when the NFL announces its newest group of all-stars.

GloryDayz · 12-13-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

Peeholi has competition for his title now.

No shit!

GloryDayz · 12-13-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Their ownership is hands down better than ours. Their commitment to the team and to the product on the field is second to none...

Ours?

We are a ****ing clown show compared to them...

Since so many seem to think we've just suffered a few years of bad luck since 1969 (45ish years of it - more than half the life expectancy of the normal American man)), perhaps Denver is just enjoying a few lucky guesses (like calling-in Manning for a chat).

How could it possibly be anything else other that dumb luck on their part and ah-shucks bad luck on ours (since 1969)?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-13-2014, 05:06 PM

Let's try this again:

Look! It's Dorsey's team-building weapon! *

*Note overall length coincides with Alex Smith passing game. Voodoo!

GloryDayz · 12-13-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

Let's try this again:

Look! It's Dorsey's team-building weapon! *

*Note overall length coincides with Alex Smith passing game. Voodoo!

And you have to pay $30 while you run into the store to get a roll?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-13-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

And you have to pay $30 while you run into the store to get a roll?

Mewchandisin'!

GloryDayz · 12-13-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

Mewchandisin'!

There's more fire in his rod there than the entire Chiefs O-line.

Terrible people, just terrible!

Pasta Little Brioni · 12-13-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

By the way, did you think back in 1999 that you would still be cursing Elway all these years later?

Why? For having Manning fall into his lap and carry what would have otherwise been a below average squad?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-13-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

There's more fire in his rod there than the entire Chiefs O-line.

Terrible people, just terrible!

You watch; they'll win tomorrow and you know what? I don't give a ****.

Pasta Little Brioni · 12-13-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

You watch; they'll win tomorrow and you know what? I don't give a ****.

Whilst Lil Chiefy scarfs down his signature meal of a bag each of pizza rolls and Doritos with a 24 ounce mountain dew and a slice of shitloaf for dessert

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-13-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Whilst Lil Chiefy scarfs down his signature meal of a bag each of pizza rolls and Doritos with a 24 ounce mountain dew and a slice of shitloaf for dessert

GloryDayz · 12-13-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

You watch; they'll win tomorrow and you know what? I don't give a ****.

Don't be too sure, I'll be there. I think they've begun their "Suck-For-Whiffing on draft picks (as usual), and not getting any good free agents because they're cap-poor" mode.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-13-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Don't be too sure, I'll be there. I think they've begun their "Suck-For-Whiffing on draft picks (as usual), and not getting any good free agents because they're cap-poor" mode.

You know what?

Win or lose, we lose.

Because...Chiefs.

12-12-2014, 06:10 PM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	donks still spending, Harris gets 5 year extension Chris Harris agrees to 5-year, $42.5M contract extension with Broncos By Mike Klis The Denver Post POSTED: 12/12/2014 04:33:27 PM MST\| UPDATED: 75 MIN. AGO The Broncos have reached an agreement in principle with cornerback Chris Harris on a five-year contract extension, according to two NFL sources. The deal will make Harris the league's highest-paid "No. 2" cornerback while the total value $42.5 million ranks sixth in the league. It's a crowning achievement of sorts for a defensive back who received a $2,000 signing bonus from the Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2011. The new contract that will run through the 2019 season includes a whopping $10 million signing bonus and $24 million in guarantees. It will pay Harris $18 million through his first two seasons — the same two-year amount the Broncos are paying "No. 1" corner Aqib Talib. The Broncos opened negotiations with Harris last month, and at times it appeared the deal was on life support. Negotiations gained momentum when Broncos general manager John Elway became personally involved by engaging in dialogue with Harris' agent, Fred Lyles. Among the points to address was whether to classify Harris as a "No. 2" cornerback — or the best cornerback in the league. Pro Football Focus has him ranked as the league's No. 1 cornerback this season with a 22.3 rating entering the Broncos' game Sunday at San Diego. New England's Darrelle Revis ranks second with a 19.5 grade, followed by Vontae Davies at 15.9. Harris, 25, was ranked as the fifth-best cornerback by Pro Football Focus in 2012 and eighth in 2013, so it's not like his performance this season has been a fluke. Unlike the so-called "cover" cornerbacks such as Revis, Richard Sherman and Talib, Harris is a more versatile defender who starts out playing outside but often moves inside to the nickel position, where his instincts and tackling skills can be better utilized. The deal is well-timed not only for Harris, whose wife, Leah, delivered their first child, daughter Aria, seven weeks ago, but for the Broncos, too. This is a team confronting several difficult financial decisions on impending high profile free agents. As the Broncos get ready for another playoff run, the Harris deal sends a message to the locker room that management will reward its own. Harris received the third-biggest extension Elway has awarded since 2011, following cornerback Champ Bailey (four years, $43 million) and left tackle Ryan Clady (five years, $52.5 million). The $8.5 million annual average on Harris' deal exceeds that of Green Bay's Tramon Williams, who had been considered the league's highest-paid "No. 2" corner with an $8.25 million average. Among all cornerbacks, Harris' deal is 12th in annual average. Harris is receiving the most total dollars in the history of undrafted cornerbacks: The $42.5 million exceeds the $39 million deal (over four years) the Packers gave Sam Shields. After pulling off an upset by making the Broncos' season-opening 53-man roster in 2011, Harris started his rookie year as a special teams player and the team's No. 4 cornerback. He was promoted to the nickelback role in his sixth game, and he became a starter early in 2012. Harris' deal is further impressive in that he began this season rehabilitating a partially torn ACL and he has yet to make a Pro Bowl, although if Pro Football Focus has any influence, a correction could be made in two weeks when the NFL announces its newest group of all-stars.
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