LABengalsFan09 Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 I hope we don't sign him... Wouldn't be surprised if the Eagles or Bills decided to give him a look with that contract full of no guarantees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbx182 Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 i've seen where the jags and cowboys are interested. but really, he'll be working the sunglass hut in an akron mall in less than 2 years. then he'll be enrolled at the ohio state...penitentiary. and he told us all how good he was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPushMe Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Agent: Clarett will be released by Broncos NFL.com wire reports DENVER (Aug. 28, 2005) -- Maurice Clarett 's first stab at the NFL will end the same way his last two seasons on the sideline did: no carries, no yards, one big disappointment. NFL Network NFL Network Analysis, opinions, features and more! Field Pass Listen to LIVE radio broadcasts of EVERY NFL game! Unable to practice much or play at all during the preseason, Clarett will be released by the Denver Broncos later this week, his agent said. "The kid called me and let me know they're going to let him go," Feldman said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. Clarett's pending release also was reported by ESPN.com. Broncos spokesman Jim Saccomano said the team didn't plan to release anybody until Aug. 30, which is the deadline for NFL teams to cut rosters to 65 players. The Broncos were off Aug. 28 and scheduled to practice the next day. The pending release marks a disappointing start to the NFL career of the troubled former Ohio State running back, who missed two years of football after leading the Buckeyes to the national title in 2002. He got in trouble with the law and was suspended for the 2003 season. At that point, he hadn't been out of high school long enough to be eligible for the NFL draft, so he sued in federal court to become eligible and eventually lost that case. While sitting out the 2004 season, Clarett turned on Ohio State, alleging coach Jim Tressel arranged for him to get passing grades, cars and money for bogus summer jobs. An NCAA investigation failed to verify any of Clarett's accusations. He was a bust at the NFL scouting combine and most thought he would be a low draft pick, if a draft pick at all. The Broncos, who have a history of producing great runners from deep in the draft, surprised many by picking him in the third round. At the time, coach Mike Shanahan said Clarett's sordid past didn't bother him. "First of all, I think you don't get too caught up in that," Shanahan said. "I know the situation, what's happened. His slate is clean and we're giving him an opportunity." Clarett made the unusual move of agreeing to a contract that included no signing bonus. He relinquished what would have been about a bonus in exchange for incentives that could have earned him up to $7 million over four years. If a team claims him off waivers, it will assume the terms of the contract. More likely is that Clarett will clear waivers, become a free agent and sign a new deal. "I'd love to see someone pick up the contract," Feldman said. "The way the incentives in the contract are, he won't get them with another team." Clarett came to Denver and said he simply wanted to start over and blend in. He talked a good game, but his chances of making the team were hurt early in training camp when he injured his groin and missed nearly two weeks of practice. Some teammates questioned Clarett's commitment to rehabilitating the groin and as the missed practices piled up, Shanahan stopped defending Clarett to the media. Clarett stopped talking to reporters. In one of his last interviews, he told the Denver Post he wanted to be with the Broncos, but "if I get cut, if I don't have a place here, it won't be my first setback." Clarett was listed fifth on the depth chart behind Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell, Quentin Griffin and Ron Dayne, who is having a good camp. Shanahan did not play Clarett in any of Denver's three preseason games. "I think at this point, I'm sure the Broncos did what they thought they needed to do," Feldman said. Asked if his client was completely healthy, the agent said, "I'm certain he is." As for the future: "I'm not real confident of anything at this point," Feldman said. "We'll see what happens now." --------------------hahaha he couldnt even beat out Ron Dayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsLB Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 a 3 round pick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Given all the problems they've had on the Benson front, it would not surprise me to see the Bears claim him off waivers. His contract is very cap friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Watch out Arena League! Here come's Maurice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Watch out Arena League! Here come's Maurice! Do you think he will make more in the Arena League than he would going over to Europe to play, or in the Canadian League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Given all the problems they've had on the Benson front, it would not surprise me to see the Bears claim him off waivers. His contract is very cap friendly. Benson signed with the Bears today...http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/CHI/8783047 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Given all the problems they've had on the Benson front, it would not surprise me to see the Bears claim him off waivers. His contract is very cap friendly.Benson signed with the Bears today...http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/CHI/8783047 Gee, did he realize he'd lost his starting spot to Thomas Jones who's been having a great preseason? Did he realize that if he signed today he MIGHT be able to play in a preseason game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Clarett sure did a good job of proving me wrong. I expected him to produce in Denver. I suppose not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybren Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Not to put too fine a point on this, but all the Pollack-haters should take the lesson from what happens to you when you sign a bad contract. Clarett passed on a signing bonus in order to get incentives, so my completely un-educated guess is that the Broncos only paid him $30-$40k for his time in camp. Not bad money for working stiffs like us, but keep in mind that it took him 2 years to get that much. If he doesn't get picked up somewhere soon, he'll be working a construction job for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Not to put too fine a point on this, but all the Pollack-haters should take the lesson from what happens to you when you sign a bad contract. Clarett passed on a signing bonus in order to get incentives, so my completely un-educated guess is that the Broncos only paid him $30-$40k for his time in camp. Not bad money for working stiffs like us, but keep in mind that it took him 2 years to get that much. If he doesn't get picked up somewhere soon, he'll be working a construction job for real. Uh passed? Noone in the league drafted him high enough to get a fat signing bonus and guaranteed money. PS: If you wash out before camp, all you get is your signing bonus. Maurice "I'm gonna sue the NFL" Clarett is a loser who didn't deserve to be in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Just reassures me that Shanahan is an egotistical, overrated coach....who hasn't done squat since John Elway retired.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofLnMU Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I have but two questions...Why cut a 3rd rounder right out of camp?And a better one....Why waste a 3rd round pick on Maurice Clarett?This makes Manuel Wright look like a steal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzy Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I have but two questions...Why cut a 3rd rounder right out of camp?And a better one....Why waste a 3rd round pick on Maurice Clarett?This makes Manuel Wright look like a steal.... Why waste a pick in the 3rd round on him? That is because shanahan thought he was the all might RB coach that could turn him into something great. He found out quickly he couldn't. Clarett is done in the nfl he will never be anything. Shanahan is going to have to do something good or I bet he won't be coaching the broncos in a couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROIIIDayton Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I hate clarett but in his defense I will have to say that I heard Clarett asked to be released in order to get with a new team that will give him a chance to play. He knows he is going to have to play to get paid. I agree though he will end up working at McDonalds, I think Chad picked him up an aplication not to long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalsFanForever Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Not to put too fine a point on this, but all the Pollack-haters should take the lesson from what happens to you when you sign a bad contract. Clarett passed on a signing bonus in order to get incentives, so my completely un-educated guess is that the Broncos only paid him $30-$40k for his time in camp. Not bad money for working stiffs like us, but keep in mind that it took him 2 years to get that much. If he doesn't get picked up somewhere soon, he'll be working a construction job for real.Actually, this backs what all the Pollack-haters are saying. Clarett is unproven and it would be stupid for anybody to give him a contract with a signing bonus or a bunch of guaranteed money. If the worthless Clarett had proven us all wrong and produced, he would have gotten paid, but since he didn't, he'll be giving Chad his breakfast at the window next spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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