Football donks still spending, Harris gets 5 year extension - Page 2

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.

**PHOG** · 12-12-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

And that's not even counting the under the table money.

And the Crisco stock options.

Mile High Mania · 12-12-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

people have been saying this same shit for years

True dat

**RealSNR** · 12-12-2014, 08:06 PM

I can't wait until elway has to find a QB the hard way just like everyone else.

Tombstone RJ · 12-12-2014, 08:10 PM

http://smalltownsportsbeat.blogspot....-approach.html

This guy said $65 for five years. So glad he was wrong. Given Harris' production we got a really team friendly deal.

Here's the other big CB signings.

CB Richard Sherman signed a four year, $56 million contract extension
CB Joe Haden signed a five year, $67.5 million extension
CB Patrick Peterson signed a five year, $70.05 million contract extension

We got Harris for 5 years at $42.5 million. He could have easily gotten more on the open market.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-12-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I can't wait until elway has to find a QB the hard way just like everyone else.

****, at least he'll do it.

Kaepernick · 12-12-2014, 09:18 PM

Why aren't they broke yet?

oaklandhater · 12-12-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

they probably do know how

You just have to have an owner willing to eat a lot of dead money

with how much Clark is paying His coaches I doubt he would not be willing to eat the money.

Mr. Laz · 12-12-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

True dat

I hate Denver as much as anyone but nobody can doubt their owners desire to win.

Mr. Laz · 12-12-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

with how much Clark is paying His coaches I doubt he would not be willing to eat the money.

not the same level of money

paying a coach/gm even 5 million per year isn't the same as eating 5-10 million in dead money on a single player's contract.

Pepe Silvia · 12-12-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaepernick

Why aren't they broke yet?

Denver has unlimited spending.

GloryDayz · 12-12-2014, 09:30 PM

Meanwhile 1 Arrowhead Way just sits back braiding their ass hair!

chiefzilla1501 · 12-12-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

not the same level of money

paying a coach/gm even 5 million per year isn't the same as eating 5-10 million in dead money on a single player's contract.

It actually is. Coach/gm money comes out of pocket. "Dead money" is included within a salary cap.

Denver isn't winning because they spend more. They win because they draft well and structure good contracts, two things the Chiefs have not done well.

**notorious** · 12-12-2014, 09:32 PM

Denver won't have a problem finding a good QB in the future.

They will actually attempt to draft one, and if needed they will have the balls to trade up and grab the guy they like.

Prison Bitch · 12-12-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

One of the top CB tandems in the league of there. RCJH

It'd be interesting to find a better pair of corners on one college team. Stuckey was the SS too and he scored last week for San Diego

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-12-2014, 09:51 PM

Good for him.

Denver does it all right, KC does it all wrong.

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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Tombstone RJ Broncos' Fan Extraordinaire! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver Casino cash: $10012184	http://smalltownsportsbeat.blogspot....-approach.html This guy said $65 for five years. So glad he was wrong. Given Harris' production we got a really team friendly deal. Here's the other big CB signings. CB Richard Sherman signed a four year, $56 million contract extension CB Joe Haden signed a five year, $67.5 million extension CB Patrick Peterson signed a five year, $70.05 million contract extension We got Harris for 5 years at $42.5 million. He could have easily gotten more on the open market. __________________ ORANGE COLORED GLASSES ARE ALWAYS ON!
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