ESPN: Jordan - Raiders to finalize $27.5 million Contract - Page 3

Miles · 03-02-2005, 09:36 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2003565

Already basking in the glow of their trade for Randy Moss, the Oakland Raiders later on Wednesday delivered on their promise to bolster their backfield.

LaMont Jordan, the top free-agent available at running back, agreed in principle Wednesday in a five-year deal worth $27.5 million.

Contract terms will be finalized Thursday.

"We have a deal in principle that he should sign tomorrow morning -- 99.9 percent sure he will be a Raider," Jordan's agent, Alvin Keels, told The Associated Press in an e-mail Wednesday night.

The deal is considered a blockbuster. Jordan will receive about $15.7 million in guarantees over the first three years of the contract, including a $7 million signing bonus. He had an offer of more than $3 million a year to stay with the Jets.

Jordan, 24, backed up Curtis Martin for four seasons in New York but has yearned to be a full-time player. Jordan rushed for 479 yards on 93 carries last season and owns a career average of 4.9 yards per carry. At 5-foot-10 and 230 pounds, he is the big, physical back the Raiders had sought.

The addition of Jordan coincided with the Raiders' release of veteran running back Tyrone Wheatley. Defensive tackle John Parrella also was released.

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ES

Mr. Laz · 03-03-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

The Raiders adding Moss and Jordan is like us signing another RB. They're defense is ATROCIOUS.

and you are (intentional IMO) missing the point

faiders are spending big when they supposedly had huge cap problems last year.

while we seem to always be tight against the cap even though we don't seem to be able to be as aggressive in FA.

keg in kc · 03-03-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

how do you figure that?

chiefs Oline > Faiders Oline
Chiefs QB > Faiders QB
Chiefs RB > Faiders RB
Chiefs TE > Faiders TE
Chiefs FB > Faiders FB
Faiders WR's > Chiefs WR's

you think that your wide receivers are going to offset everything?

Carlapologist. Pollyanna. Any TRUE FAN™ knows that the Raiders own us because Al is a god who does what it takes to win. Moss makes their whole team better, from the O-line to the D-line to the waterboy to the towelgirl. We have no chance now.

03-02-2005, 09:36 PM
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-1657600	ESPN: Jordan - Raiders to finalize $27.5 million Contract http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2003565 Already basking in the glow of their trade for Randy Moss, the Oakland Raiders later on Wednesday delivered on their promise to bolster their backfield. LaMont Jordan, the top free-agent available at running back, agreed in principle Wednesday in a five-year deal worth $27.5 million. Contract terms will be finalized Thursday. "We have a deal in principle that he should sign tomorrow morning -- 99.9 percent sure he will be a Raider," Jordan's agent, Alvin Keels, told The Associated Press in an e-mail Wednesday night. The deal is considered a blockbuster. Jordan will receive about $15.7 million in guarantees over the first three years of the contract, including a $7 million signing bonus. He had an offer of more than $3 million a year to stay with the Jets. Jordan, 24, backed up Curtis Martin for four seasons in New York but has yearned to be a full-time player. Jordan rushed for 479 yards on 93 carries last season and owns a career average of 4.9 yards per carry. At 5-foot-10 and 230 pounds, he is the big, physical back the Raiders had sought. The addition of Jordan coincided with the Raiders' release of veteran running back Tyrone Wheatley. Defensive tackle John Parrella also was released. John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ES
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