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Originally Posted by infantrycak
Those were combined tackles. IMO he shouldn't and won't get Lewis money, but seems like he could ask for Arrington money without being unreasonable.
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Lavar gets an 8yr $80mil contract...
Ray-Ray gets...
"NFL sources confirmed Thursday morning the Ravens have reached agreement in principle with Lewis on a blockbuster contract that ranks as one of the most lucrative deals in league history.
Negotiated by agent Roosevelt Barnes over the past two days, Lewis' seven-year contract is worth about $50 million and includes a signing bonus of $19 million.
The whopping signing bonus validates Lewis' status as a premier playmaker. The fact is, middle linebackers aren't supposed to be paid like quarterbacks, but Lewis, arguably the league's most dominating defender, will be.
Lewis, 27, was the team's first-round choice in the 1996 draft and has been a force since entering the league. The former University of Miami star has 1,087 tackles, 19½ sacks, 12 interceptions, 56 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and four recoveries. -ESPN, Len Pasquerelli, AUG02"
Do we really think Arrington and Peterson are worth more coin than Ray? I just found this and it clicked back to me the Ray had got a big time extension last year for 50-55million. I guess no one can fault you if your willing to pay someone like Arrington $80mil...but, WOW...Lavar better be the next coming of Lawrence Taylor for that kinda cap hit.
