Several sources are reporting that the Cleveland Browns are very close to agreeing on a new contract with Joshua Cribbs. The only thing that is holding them up? How much guaranteed money Cribbs will receive. I don't really understand why so many sources have been reporting this as an update for the past day though, as this was the same situation the two sides were in the past week or so.
I suppose the difference is that now we might be at the point where it's the "final offer" type of deal. Cribbs initially requested $10 million guaranteed, while the Browns were only offering $5 million guaranteed. Cribbs' agents have reportedly made a compromise offer (perhaps near $7.5 million?), meaning Mike Holmgren can either accept the offer or pass. We shall see.
One of the Browns unrestricted free agents is offensive guard Rex Hadnot. According to his agent, Hadnot is choosing to test free agency.
"We had some preliminary talks, but it looks like he’s going to be testing the market to see if he can get better value from another team," said Rickert, who represents Hadnot as well as Cribbs. "He’s enjoyed his two years in Cleveland but he would like to see if he can get the opportunity to start full time somewhere."
The Plain Dealer reports that at least five teams are expected to be interested in Hadnot come Friday.
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I understand they difference in guaranteed money between the 2 sides is down to $17.50.
elsandito - March 3, 2010
Smoke>Fire. My prediction is that this is done before the free agency filing period begins on Friday.
Roger Dorn - March 3, 2010
Josh has called a press conference for 5PM Friday at the Auto Show. This is his way of telling the FO that he’s either going to announce that his demands have been met or to announce his intention to become a FA.
elsandito - March 3, 2010
Cribbs can’t become a free agent. All he can do is take the money they offer him or sit out.
jaws. - March 3, 2010
Good for Hadnot. He should start somewhere if we won’t give him the shot. he deserves it and is good enough. I will be disappointed though if we don’t retain him/replace him.
bross09 - March 3, 2010
he is serviceable, and it would be nice to keep him around. depth is always a good thing.
Dawg Nuts - March 3, 2010
Honestly I like him as a starter. he isn’t anything special but at RG he holds his own. I would be satisfied with a line with him at guard and porkchop at tackle. it isn’t anything special, but probably won’t kill you.
bross09 - March 3, 2010
If I’m not wrong, the figure initially discussed were that Cribbs wanted 3.5 mil and we gave him 1.75 mil. I don’t think anybody really knows.
skipkirk - March 3, 2010
I like those numbers as poles, I would expect the final number to be somewhere in between the 2. Let’s call it 2.5-3.
Roger Dorn - March 3, 2010
So, Hadnot is shopping for a new contract and Fraley has been cut. How do you cut Fraley at guard and keep St. Claire at tackle? The mind wobbles.
JustBob - March 3, 2010
We´ve all said our piece on Joshua Cribbs on several occasions. No comment at this point, beyond: Pay da´ man for past accomplishments fine. He´s either all purpose, which we won´t be in need of anymore soon, or plain and simple the second best punt and kick returner behind Devin Hester.
mooncamping - March 4, 2010
at this point, he’s better than hester as a returner.
Dawg Nuts - March 4, 2010
Moon Cribbs as the 2nd best returner is quite frankly, in my opinion, the craziest thing you have ever said on this site, and that includes the 5 fullback roster.
North Coast Flea - March 4, 2010
Ya know, it doesn’t even matter whether he’s 1 or 2 because he’s also an ace gunner. So, losing him hurts us in several ways.
elsandito - March 4, 2010
and IMO, a more impactful player on offense.
bross09 - March 4, 2010
Well, whatever the case, what´s at stake here is the fans love affair with versatile Joshua Cribbs.
mooncamping - March 5, 2010
Under this aspect, and maybe heck, just say third string QB, and the amount becomes feasible.
mooncamping - March 6, 2010
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