Kazkal Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 n/m Seattle trys to strike back forgot diden't mention guarenteedSeahawks try to turn tables on Vikings Click here to find out more! Adam Schefter By Adam SchefterSpecial to NFL.comAdam Schefter's "Around the League" reports and commentaries can be seen regularly on NFL Total Access.(March 24, 2006) -- One good offer sheet deserves another.Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.Pick the phrase that applies; many do.The Seattle Seahawks signed Minnesota's restricted free-agent wide receiver Nate Burleson to a seven-year, $49 million offer sheet -- the same terms that the Vikings used in their offer sheet for former Seahawks and current Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson. It is a backloaded deal, with the numbers drummed up, but it still is the familiar seven-year, $49 million deal.The Vikings will have seven days to match the offer sheet and if they opt against it, Seattle will have to compensate Minnesota with its third-round pick.The Seahawks have been in search of another receiver ever since they lost Joe Jurevicius to Cleveland's four-year, $10 million deal. Burleson would be a nice fit. After lighting it up in 2004, when he caught 68 passes for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns, Burleson's production dropped off last season, when he caught only 30 passes for 328 yards and one touchdown.Still, Seattle saw enough talent that it decided to make Burelson its property. The Vikings might not appreciate it, but Seahawks fans surely do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ29 Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 They gave Nate Burleson the same deal that TO got from the Eagles two years ago. NATE BURLESON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turi Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Yeah this opened my eyes. I like Burleson - mainly for being an awesome fantasy player for me in 2004. I think he's a decent receiver and a good fit there but that's a way overpayment. Especially considering last years numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 That is rediculous. I also like Burleson as a talent, but that contract is enormous. That seems pretty dumb on Seattle's part, especially if "striking back" was any part of their motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Nate Burelson, are you kidding!?!?! $49 million !? DUMB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Nate Burelson, are you kidding!?!?! $49 million !? DUMBhe'll only see 49million if vikings keep him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Anyone else think Chad is watching to see what happens with this one ??WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 He only got a 5million signing bonus he'll re do his contract or be cut @ the end of itThis is getting out of hand .....this was their poison seed If Burleson plays at least five games in the state of Minnesota or if his annual salary average is more than the average of his team's highest-paid running back, then the entire $49 million would be guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Can you say BACKLOADED ?!?!?!?!Seahawks | Contract update: BurlesonTue, 4 Apr 2006 13:21:05 -0700Seattle Seahawks WR Nate Burleson signed a seven-year contract with base salaries of $1.25 million (2006), $2.75 million (2007), $3.25 million (2008), $3.25 million (2009), $10.5 million (2010), $12 million (2011), and $12 million (2012).WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Wow, that's a ton. I have my doubts that Burleson will ever see those greener seasons after 2009, when the cap situation for Seattle may be completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 PFT stated it's basically a four year 14mill deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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