From Jerry McDonald at The Contra Costa Times
"The Raiders confirmed the signing of Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a three-year contract Thursday in advance of the deadline for naming franchise free agents.
The monetary figures in the deal, according to both the NFL Network and CNN-Sports Illustrated, are staggering. Both outlets reported Asomugha would get $28.5 million guaranteed over two years, with the Raiders having the option in the third year to pay either $16.8 million or the franchise free agent figure for NFL quarterbacks.
In all, Asomugha could reportedly bank $50 million over the three years, and then be a free agent again at age 31 — still conceivably in his prime.
With the announcement of the signing of Shane Lechler Wednesday, the Raiders now have secured both of their Pro Bowl players without having to use the franchise tag on either one.
Asomugha, who throughout his entire sports career dating back to high school has played on only one winning team (at Cal), was critical of the Raiders direction during the season and said during Pro Bowl week he was resigned to being franchised again.
Last year's top free-agent cornerback, Asante Samuel, received $20 million guaranteed.
The Indianapolis Colts up the ante for the position Wednesday when they signed Leo Hayden to a five-year contract with $23 million guaranteed."
Little PS here, sorry I have not been blogging much lately. Coporate takeover at my job and things have been a little crazy, but I promise to blog more in the future.
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