Oakland Raiders News: Darren McFadden May Command $50 Million With 20 Million Guaranteed

by saint on Apr 29, 2008 11:30 AM PDT Comment 11 comments

Raiders | McFadden seeking big money
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:20:41 -0700

David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will command a six-year contract worth at least $50 million with no less than $20 million in guarantees.

This seems in-line with what he should expect. Now, it will be up to the Raiders and his agent to work out the language.

There definitely needs to be a "Pac Maniacal Vick Clause" in there that lets the team recoup any and all prorated bonus money IF he gets in trouble with the law or is suspended by the League.

Other than that, give the kid the money and let's roll!!!

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Seems a touch high

Still, McFadden is electrical and probably deserves it. Part of me thinks something like 40 million and 15 in guarantees is more appropriate, though.

I mean, J-Russ got 60 mil/30 guaranteed over the same period, but he’s the franchise.

Anyway, I’m not gonna complain. They had to have to have known he was gonna command that when they drafted him. I know Al has problems with guaranteed money….that was, if I recall, the main sticking point with Russell’s holdout.

by Raybin on Apr 29, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I doubt that Al will let this one linger

With a QB you knew he wouldn’t play anyway so last year it made no difference but with a running back they are ready to go from day one so he will be signed. JaMarcus was the first player ever drafted by Oakland that was not signed before the season started, Al has always been good about that.

by Laoren on Apr 29, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

True That

The Raiders will not make a mistake with our draft pick this year. GUARANTEED. AL loves RUN DMC. I do too.

Born And Raised One, Always Gonna Be One, A True Raider Fan.

by Rayder K on Apr 29, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Unbelievable.

He hasn’t played a single down and he wants 20 mil guaranteed? Seriously, salaries are out of control… especially for untested, unproven players. For every Adrian Peterson or Ladanian Tomlinson, there are 20 Curtis Enises. These salaries really need to be controlled.

by kevin in long beach on Apr 29, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Comish Agrees:

He said that there needs to be a rookie salary cap and that the vets need to be seeing the type of money that these unproven rookies are given.

I bet that there will SOON be a rookie salary cap and veteran minimums.

Pride And Poise!!!

by saint on Apr 29, 2008 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's Hoping

Though I’m loathe to be in agreement with Goodell, there really does need to be a rookie cap. These salaries are just out of control. And for unproven commodities… yeah, McFadden was a fantastic collegiate ballplayer… but how will those skills translate to the NFL? We don’t know yet. Or worse still, what if he mangles his ACL in training camp… we’re still on the hook for that 20 mil.

by kevin in long beach on May 3, 2008 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rookie Contract and Rookie Cap

The $50M/$20M numbers for McFadden’s potential contract sound right.

The last two #4 overall picks were Gaines Adams ($46 million, $18.6 million guaranteed) and D’Brickashaw Ferguson ($37.5 million, $17.9 million guaranteed), both D-lineman.

The last running back to go #4 overall was Cedric Benson in 2005. He signed a 5 year $35 million contract, with $17 million guaranteed.

As for a rookie cap, its easy to see why the owners would want it. However, current NFLPA President Gene Upshaw has stated that he would adamantly oppose a rookie cap. While veteran players may be conflicted about this, considering that some rookie players come in and make more than them, those fears have to be tempered by the fact that those veterans then have inflated numbers to negotiate with for free agent contracts. Interesting to see how that will play out.

by LiveAdam on Apr 30, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think they will get a rookie slotting system

The veterans in some ways benefit from the high salaries but also they suffer because rookies take their positions due to the amount of money a rookie gets. That is what happened in the NBA when the veterans eventually revolted and it has worked out very well. The NFL will have to give up something but anything is better than what they have now. Just remember, the football union has the least power over any sport due to the short length of their careers. Something will get done on this. As it stands now there is little advantage of getting a high pick, too damn expensive and no certainty about anything.

by Laoren on Apr 30, 2008 10:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Misleading

This article title is a little misleading. McFadden never said he wanted 50 Million. There was an article written that said where he was drafted he would be looking at 50 million. However, I am sure that is what he’ll get. Just a little funny to see it taken out of context on this website.

by bamaraider on May 1, 2008 12:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs