APOn Saturday, we brought you word that defensive end Chris Clemons has rejected a contract offer from the Seahawks in hopes of becoming an unrestricted free agent next year.
On Sunday, we bring you another report that says things aren’t quite that dire in Seattle. Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that the Seahawks have not received a formal rejection of their offer, although one wonders what need there is for formality when you simply refuse to sign the contract put in front of you. More importantly, Williams also reports the two sides are still talking about a contract.
The initial report, from Len Pasquarelli of the Sports Xchange, had Clemons turning up his nose at a three-year contract that would pay him $8 million in 2012, $4.5 million in 2013, and $5.5 million in 2014. That averages out to a million less per year than the Seahawks gave defensive end Red Bryant this offseason. Clemons is due to make $4 million this season and he has 11 sacks in each of the last two seasons, which made him the Seahawks’ most effective pass rusher both years.
While it isn’t unthinkable that Clemons would reject that offer, it is hard to accept that his rationale was based on becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season. If Clemons has another strong year, the Seahawks would probably use the franchise tag to keep him from leaving the team. If he doesn’t, they’ll likely let him walk and Clemons will have a hard time getting a team to agree to pay him the amount he has reportedly turned down from the Seahawks.
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Scheme, scheme, scheme.
He is a good player, but not in the top 5, or 10 in regards to pass rushers.
His ability against the run is what makes him valuable(see: not like Babin).
The price Seattle is offering seems about right for Clem’s age/performance, Bryant is younger and harder to replace for what he does for their defense, so that is an unfair comparison IMO.
Take it chris. The team the fans the coaches want you back, and its a pretty good deal. You’ll always get that leo spot. Don’t risk millions on one possible injury. Be smart. You’ll make more with incentives as a hawk. You’ll only receive the same offer from another team if you hit those incentives. We are all replaceable, so stay a seahawk
How about a 2 year deal with 7.5 million average?
He’s negotiating his last high money contract,and he is a smart guy. He will stay a hawk which he knows is the best thing for him. Of his 22sacks over the last two years 17 were at hm. the 12th man is a major edge for clem and we all know it (hawks fans and players anyway along with pete and john)
Is it me or does it seem like everybody that holds out has a lousy season after they finally sign?
They can give him all the money in the world but he still won’t be able to contain RG3. No defender on this planet will stop Robert Griffin the 3rd from dominating this league brother.
hulkhogansays says:
Jun 17, 2012 2:12 PM
They can give him all the money in the world but he still won’t be able to contain RG3. No defender on this planet will stop Robert Griffin the 3rd from dominating this league brother.
Don’t be an idiot BROTHER!
Who the hell would want to resign with the Seahawks?Lst alone live in Seattle?
Jeffesky your numbers are way off. 15.5 of his 22 sacks have been on the road.