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Injury risks.Bobo said:But Kearse was considered an elite DE, KVB can't be after 1 year. What are the same issues? Maybe someone will covet him too much and overpay? We should have more money to tie him up with if they decide to, unlike with Kearse. But I wouldn't blame KVB for taking the bigger paycheck if it's offered elsewhere.
TitanJeff said:Injury risks.
Reese did not attempt to rework Kearse because of the amount of injuries he piled up. He wasn't the same in 2001 with a high-ankle sprain. He was out most of 2002 with the foot and had more issues in 2003. No doubt there may have been some lingering problems with the foot that year as well. So Reese had to make a decision and was unwilling to invest in Kearse because of the injury history despite doctors saying he was 100%.Bobo said:So explain your point, because I'm a little lost :lol:
I think any player with past injury issues will be looking at the signing bonus/guaranteed money. I just don't see Reese offering nearly as much as what KVB will get on the open market.Soxcat said:Obviously there is some salary/bonus range Reese will feel comfortable with and the fact that KVB has been injured in the past and has only produced one season will have an affect. Certainly Reese will want to have tiered bonuses such as roster bonuses so if a severe injury occurs he is covered.
I don't think he'll see anything close to Kearse money but a team needing one or two pieces of the puzzle in order to have a big season may be willing to do more than the Titans can (or are willing to do) right now.Bobo said:Jeff I agree on the risks of overpaying KVB. So you think someone will come along and throw the big Swiss bank account at him like Philly did with Kearse?
TitanJeff said:We can all talk about how the Titans gave KVB a shot and how KVB loves the areas but it will ultimately come down to who will offer him the most signing bonus. For that to happen, KVB has to hit the market. And why wouldn't he?
Soxcat said:I'm sure Reese will talk with KVB's agent and try to work a deal ASAP. It is possible something could be worked out. I'm not sure KVB is intent on waiting out the best offer unless they think Reese's offer is too small. It all depends on what they feel is a fair offer. Nobody should fault a player for looking for a fair offer.
Soxcat said:Comments about players wanting or not wanting to be Titans are ridiculous. It is a business.
Soxcat said:The wild card however might be KVB having a real conncection with the coaches and thinking a large part of his success is due to Washburn's method. There is something to be said about quality as well as quantity.
No, he was a UFA. Arizona released him and he was a 4 year veteran.TitanJeff said:KVB is a Titan because they claimed him off the wire.