the "why Brodrick Bunkley STILL hasn't signed yet" thread

[dis12]

boring.

he should now hold out until they renegotiate his deal

he may be a stupid (for not signing sooner), but he's not an arsehole..

[Feva]

per ESPN Radio, the deal is 6 years, $17.5 mil... nearly $10 mil guaranteed.

[dis12]

Eagles first-round pick Brodrick Bunkley is ready to end a 16-day holdout Friday by agreeing to a six-year, $17.5 million deal that includes $9.775 million in guarantees.

Based on playing time, the deal could max out between $25 million and $30 million, but Bunkley can reasonably expect to earn a little less than $3 million annually during his six-year contract.

Bunkley, the 14th pick in the NFL draft, missed 16 days of camp. The 6-foot-2, 300-pound defensive tackle won't play in Sunday's game against Oakland.

The agreement with Bunkley leaves three unsigned first-rounders: Matt Leinart of the Cardinals, Donte Whitner of the Bills and Jason Allen of the Dolphins.

Bunkley's signing could speed up talks to end Allen's holdout in Miami. Allen was selected two picks after Bunkley and could reach a settlement once each side learns the details of the Bunkley agreement.

The holdout basically came down to the final year of the contract. The Eagles wanted a sixth year on the contract even though past Eagles contracts have been five-year deals. Normally, mid-first-round picks get five-year deals.

Bunkley and the Eagles reached a settlement Friday morning by giving Bunkley escalators in the final year that could escalate his final year salary to between $3 million and possibly as high as the franchise number for defensive tackles that year based on his performance and playing time.

The Eagles selected Bunkley to fill a glaring need in the middle of a line that hardly generated a strong rush on quarterbacks last season. At Florida State, Bunkley proved to be a versatile player who can rush the passer and stuff the run. He had nine sacks, 66 tackles and two fumble recoveries as a senior.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

On a side note, it's hilarious that Donte Whitner hasn't signed yet.  He was a severe reach at #8.

[Drunkmasterflex]

On a side note, it's hilarious that Donte Whitner hasn't signed yet.  He was a severe reach at #8.

He wants money similar to Michael Huff from what I heard on NFL radio the other day.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

And because the Bills chose him with the #8 pick, he should get money similar to the #7 pick.

[BigEd76]

Eskin claims it's only $12M.  Whatever

[PhillyPhreak54]

So I'm watching the live practice footage and I still cannot get over how fargin strong Bunkley is. This is is simply dominating every OL that they put against him in 1-1's. His legs are like tree trunks. He beat Nick Cole so bad on one play he drove him back 15 yards.

Stud.

[Beermonkey]

So I'm watching the live practice footage and I still cannot get over how fargin strong Bunkley is. This is is simply dominating every OL that they put against him in 1-1's. His legs are like tree trunks. He beat Nick Cole so bad on one play he drove him back 15 yards.

Stud.

I forget where I read it, but MJG was quoted as saying that they both bench the same....530 lbs.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I know this sounds crazy to say since that is an insane amount of weight, but I would have thought he could do more. I wonder how much he squats.

[mussa]

just wait til he's in football shape

[ice grillin you]

too bad he held out....what a waste

[dis12]

So I'm watching the live practice footage and I still cannot get over how fargin strong Bunkley is. This is is simply dominating every OL that they put against him in 1-1's. His legs are like tree trunks. He beat Nick Cole so bad on one play he drove him back 15 yards.

Stud.

he just better not turn into an a-hole like Simon.

[Feva]

too bad he held out....what a waste

yep... now he won't be able to contribute at all this year.

[rjs246]

Ha. This place never farging forgets a word anyone says...