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ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons are still trying to come up with the right formula for a trade that would bring Jets' franchise free agent DE John Abraham to Atlanta. Abraham was expected to undergo a physical examination Friday morning, March 17, for the Falcons. It is believed that the Falcons are attempting to ascertain Abraham's financial expectations, which are said to include between $15 million and $18 million in guarantees, on a long-term contract. The Falcons must also agree on a trade package which satisfies the Jets, and Atlanta's steadfast reluctance to part with backup QB Matt Schaub has made that a difficult proposition. There are unsubstantiated rumors that Abraham would prefer to play in Atlanta, because of its proximity to his native South Carolina.
Lestat
03-16-2006, 11:49 PM
do you believe in miracles? cause the Falcons just saved our asses if they complete this deal
Kaylore
03-17-2006, 01:15 AM
do you believe in miracles? cause the Falcons just saved our asses if they complete this deal
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chrisp
03-17-2006, 04:35 AM
If ANY team out there is actually willing to accomodate that 15-18 mil signing bonus, even if it is prorated for the cap, then good luck to 'em - that team is clearly not us......(thank god)
I'd like to have Abraham but not if we have to gamble the entire francise on him....
Rulon Velvet Jones
03-17-2006, 07:20 AM
Greg Ellis could show up on the market soon.
bloodsunday
03-17-2006, 07:25 AM
If ANY team out there is actually willing to accomodate that 15-18 mil signing bonus, even if it is prorated for the cap, then good luck to 'em - that team is clearly not us......(thank god)
I'd like to have Abraham but not if we have to gamble the entire francise on him....
Amen. Let the guy go to Atlanta, that seems about the perfect place. I hope their dumb enough to give up Schaub to get him.
Rascal
03-17-2006, 08:27 AM
Greg Ellis could show up on the market soon.
I'd sign him in a heart beat.
-Slap-
03-17-2006, 08:31 AM
I'd sign him in a heart beat.
Me too. Consistent hardnosed veteran.
If ANY team out there is actually willing to accomodate that 15-18 mil signing bonus, even if it is prorated for the cap, then good luck to 'em - that team is clearly not us......(thank god)
I'd like to have Abraham but not if we have to gamble the entire francise on him....
Didn't you get the memo dan Snyder can show you how to spend whatever you want without cap consequences just ask the Skins fans that post here.
broncofan
03-17-2006, 10:31 AM
Geez...If Schaub ends up in NY, then there's another team with a top pick no longer looking for a quarterback.