Nnamdi Asomugha contract voided
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"Even the Raiders appear surprised by the development. They had a team option to keep Asomugha for the 2012 season at $16.8 million or the quarterback franchise tag number, whichever was higher. But Asomugha had a “little known” clause that said his deal would void if he didn’t achieve his not-likely-to-be-earned incentives in 2010.
Asomugha played fewer snaps in 2010 than 2009, and made fewer big plays. That voided the deal. So Asomugha’s quieter season works against the Raiders in a few ways.
The Raiders can’t stop Asomugha from leaving if he wants to go. The contract also says they can’t use the franchise or transition tag on him.
Only 30 and arguably the league’s best overall cornerback the last five years, Asomugha figures to become one of the highest paid defensive players in history whenever free agency starts up again."
Asomugha played fewer snaps in 2010 than 2009, and made fewer big plays. That voided the deal. So Asomugha’s quieter season works against the Raiders in a few ways.
The Raiders can’t stop Asomugha from leaving if he wants to go. The contract also says they can’t use the franchise or transition tag on him.
Only 30 and arguably the league’s best overall cornerback the last five years, Asomugha figures to become one of the highest paid defensive players in history whenever free agency starts up again."
Asomugha void makes sense
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 at 10:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The more I thought about it, the more I began to think the language in Nnamdi Asomugha’s contract that will make him an unrestricted free agent was an abundant show of common sense, rather than another sign of Raiders decay.
Asomugha is a terrific player, but the contract the Raiders signed him to following the 2008 season was way out of line and the void language actually protected them against spending too much in year three.
Here’s my argument in the form of a Web exclusive column.
Bay Area News Group columnist Gary Peterson, on the other hand, feels differently in his column which runs in Monday’s editions.
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 at 10:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The more I thought about it, the more I began to think the language in Nnamdi Asomugha’s contract that will make him an unrestricted free agent was an abundant show of common sense, rather than another sign of Raiders decay.
Asomugha is a terrific player, but the contract the Raiders signed him to following the 2008 season was way out of line and the void language actually protected them against spending too much in year three.
Here’s my argument in the form of a Web exclusive column.
Bay Area News Group columnist Gary Peterson, on the other hand, feels differently in his column which runs in Monday’s editions.
Where will Nnamdi go?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 1:23 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Sizing up where Nnamdi Asomugha could end up assuming there will be a normal free agency season once the NFLPA and owners ratify a Collective Bargaining Agreement:
1_New York Jets
The easiest and most obvious destination. Asomugha and Darrelle Revis, in jets, talked about teaming up at the Pro Bowl last year. Asomugha loved playing for Rob Ryan, whose personality is essentially the same as his brother Rex. Antonio Cromartie is scheduled for free agency or could a playmaking slot corner if the Jets really wanted to stack the secondary.
Don’t discount the the location and what New York could generate both for Asomugha’s philanthropic pursuits as well his acting career.
2_Houston
Houston hired Wade Phillips to turn around the defense, more specifically the NFL’s 32nd ranked pass defense. Yes, Asomugha wants to play for a winner and the Texans have never made the post season. The problem this season wasn’t a very good offense, but a pass defense that surrendered 33 touchdown passes and a staggering 100.6 passer rating for opposing quartebacks.
Might be the team most likely to write a gigantic check.
3_New England
If Asomugha truly wants to play for a winner, he picks up the phone once free agency begins, calls Bill Belichick and offers top play opposite 2010 standout rookie Devin McCourty. He won’t make as much money in New England, but he’s already banked $38.3 million over the last three years.
4_Dallas
Asomugha and Terrance Newman would make a pretty fair tandem and Jerry Jones isn’t shy about spending money. Not a winning team this season, but one with talent. Of course, Asomugha may not want to set foot in Cowboys stadium since Miles Austin was probably the last wide receiver who got the better of him in a big way on Thanksgiving in 2009.
5_Oakland
Maybe I’m ranking the Raiders too low here. When Asomugha was franchised, I didn’t think he’d show up at training camp on time and was proven wrong.
The negatives? Asomugha spoke out for continuity and Al Davis let go of Tom Cable. He’s also cast an admiring glance at more creative defensive schemes which might give more opportunities to be a playmaker.
6_San Francisco
Jed York and Trent Baalke are on a roll, so why stop with Jim Harbaugh? York said money was no object with regard to the coach, what about at cornerback?
7_Chicago
Asomugha’s presence could a strong defensive team that much stronger and is far superior to either of the Bears’ starters, Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings.
8_New Orleans
The shredding of the Saints secondary by Matt Hasselbeck is fresh on the mind of coach Sean Payton.
9_Green Bay
Yes, Asomugha’s friend Charles Woodson is here, but the Packers already have Tramon Williams locked up to a longterm deal opposite Woodson and he’s one of the NFL’s best young corners.
10_Baltimore
Asomugha has heard of the brutal Baltimore practices as detailed by former teammate Chris Carr, but speaks of linebacker Ray Lewis as if in awe. The question is how much longer will Lewis play?
11_Washington
Another location that would appeal to Asomugha, with his interest in goverment and world issues. The Redskins aren’t afraid to spend, coach Mike Shanahan knows Asomugha well from his days in Denver. Of course, the Asomugha-DeAngelo Hall pairing didn’t go smoothly in Oakland (for Hall, anyway).
12_Seattle
Ownership has lots of money to spend and the Seahawks would like the idea of having Asomugha opposite Marcus Trufant.
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 1:23 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Sizing up where Nnamdi Asomugha could end up assuming there will be a normal free agency season once the NFLPA and owners ratify a Collective Bargaining Agreement:
1_New York Jets
The easiest and most obvious destination. Asomugha and Darrelle Revis, in jets, talked about teaming up at the Pro Bowl last year. Asomugha loved playing for Rob Ryan, whose personality is essentially the same as his brother Rex. Antonio Cromartie is scheduled for free agency or could a playmaking slot corner if the Jets really wanted to stack the secondary.
Don’t discount the the location and what New York could generate both for Asomugha’s philanthropic pursuits as well his acting career.
2_Houston
Houston hired Wade Phillips to turn around the defense, more specifically the NFL’s 32nd ranked pass defense. Yes, Asomugha wants to play for a winner and the Texans have never made the post season. The problem this season wasn’t a very good offense, but a pass defense that surrendered 33 touchdown passes and a staggering 100.6 passer rating for opposing quartebacks.
Might be the team most likely to write a gigantic check.
3_New England
If Asomugha truly wants to play for a winner, he picks up the phone once free agency begins, calls Bill Belichick and offers top play opposite 2010 standout rookie Devin McCourty. He won’t make as much money in New England, but he’s already banked $38.3 million over the last three years.
4_Dallas
Asomugha and Terrance Newman would make a pretty fair tandem and Jerry Jones isn’t shy about spending money. Not a winning team this season, but one with talent. Of course, Asomugha may not want to set foot in Cowboys stadium since Miles Austin was probably the last wide receiver who got the better of him in a big way on Thanksgiving in 2009.
5_Oakland
Maybe I’m ranking the Raiders too low here. When Asomugha was franchised, I didn’t think he’d show up at training camp on time and was proven wrong.
The negatives? Asomugha spoke out for continuity and Al Davis let go of Tom Cable. He’s also cast an admiring glance at more creative defensive schemes which might give more opportunities to be a playmaker.
6_San Francisco
Jed York and Trent Baalke are on a roll, so why stop with Jim Harbaugh? York said money was no object with regard to the coach, what about at cornerback?
7_Chicago
Asomugha’s presence could a strong defensive team that much stronger and is far superior to either of the Bears’ starters, Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings.
8_New Orleans
The shredding of the Saints secondary by Matt Hasselbeck is fresh on the mind of coach Sean Payton.
9_Green Bay
Yes, Asomugha’s friend Charles Woodson is here, but the Packers already have Tramon Williams locked up to a longterm deal opposite Woodson and he’s one of the NFL’s best young corners.
10_Baltimore
Asomugha has heard of the brutal Baltimore practices as detailed by former teammate Chris Carr, but speaks of linebacker Ray Lewis as if in awe. The question is how much longer will Lewis play?
11_Washington
Another location that would appeal to Asomugha, with his interest in goverment and world issues. The Redskins aren’t afraid to spend, coach Mike Shanahan knows Asomugha well from his days in Denver. Of course, the Asomugha-DeAngelo Hall pairing didn’t go smoothly in Oakland (for Hall, anyway).
12_Seattle
Ownership has lots of money to spend and the Seahawks would like the idea of having Asomugha opposite Marcus Trufant.
raiders and pats always go back and forth with players so i wouldnt doubt him coming here. i know belichick has been looking for a shutdown corner for 3 years now and granted we found an alright one in the draft, having him with asomugha on the other side would be lightsout. but i can see him going to the jets, the jest are acting like the cowboys of the AFC as of late