Bucs Extend Winslow 6 years/$36.1M

Not long ago, we were entertaining the idea of trading for ex-Browns TE Kellen Winslow Jr. The Tampa Bay Bucs beat us to the punch and have since extended WInslow with a 6 year contract that contains $20M in guarantees. The deal is worth a little over $36M and can be maxed over $42M. Winslow is now the highest paid TE in NFL history. I only mention this because it'll set the bar for future TE contracts.

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Lot of money for a guy who is a serious risk of major injury….

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by JasonB on Apr 7, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I certainly wouldn't of gave him that deal.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Apr 7, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Same here.

by ajay on Apr 7, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions

among other issues that he has… totally agreed

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 7, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

you’re just hatin’ cause he’s a fuckin’ soldier!

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Apr 7, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

oh god… i literally laughed out loud

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 7, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

he’s a general alright… in the People’s Army of Douche

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 7, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

haha … he is a good player though I just wish he didn’t act like such a douche.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Apr 7, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Too much money way too soon

I know they have a lot of cap space that’s likely burning a hole in their pocket, but that deal is a good way for new management to get off on the wrong foot.

With regards to setting the bar for future TE’s – we can only hope Celek plays himself into a contract like this.

by andyreidswaistline on Apr 7, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions