June 4, 2004
Warner more expensive than I thought
It seems Warner will make at least 3.5 million this year, and up to eight million with incentives. A conflicting report has the price at 1.5 million in salary, and the same as a signing bonus for a 2.25 million cap hit. Anyway, this move may take some pressure off of Manning, who still plans to compete for a starting job. Warner said that he reads defenses so well that he can get rid of the ball before the Giants offensive line gives up a sack. After watching his performance against the Giants the last time he played, I'm not convinced. Coughlin, however, seems to be convinced that Warner is healthy and ready to play.
One intersting thing is that no one is complaining that Accorsi overpaid for Warner, while evryone said he overpaid for Manning. A month or so ago, the number floating around was a million for Warner. I know the agent said other teams were interested, but I never actually believed him. I don't understand why the Giants had to pay so much. I mean if Warner had gone anywhere else he would've been going in as a back up. The Giants were the only team that could give him a chance to win a starting job. I wish that leverage could have been used to get a cheaper deal. Anyway, Accorsi is pleased with himself, saying the Giants have the "best of both worlds" (experience and promising youth). Considering how much he paid for each, we'd better have the best.
In other NFC East news, Testaverde signed with the Cowboys. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Posted by James Trotta at June 4, 2004 3:56 PM