Vikes sign McKinnie to a 7 year extension worth $48.5 million - The Orange Mane

Clockwork Orange · 09-09-2006, 01:36 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2580049

The Minnesota Vikings on Friday night reached agreement with standout left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie on a new seven-year, $48.5 million contract, team and league sources confirmed. The deal takes the fifth-year veteran out of the unrestricted free agent market next spring.

The team's first-round choice in the 2002 draft, and the seventh player selected overall that year, McKinnie is beginning to fulfill his potential as a dominant weakside blocker and is emerging as one of the top left tackles in the NFL. McKinnie, 26, came into the league as a polished pass protector and he has steadily improved his performance as a run blocker.

Contract negotiations with McKinnie's representative, Ben Dogra of CAA, have been ongoing for much of the offseason. The size of the contract is always an element of bargaining, of course, but was even more so in McKinnie's case.

Minnesota signed guard Steve Hutchinson away from the Seattle Seahawks this spring as a transition free agent, rewarding him with a landmark seven-year contract worth $49 million. That contract stipulated that Hutchinson had to remain the Vikings' highest-paid blocker in terms of per-year average, or his entire deal would have become guaranteed, essentially unheard of for an offensive lineman.

So team officials had to strike a deal with McKinnie that kept his average under that of Hutchinson, even though tackles generally earn more than guards in the NFL. Of course, they didn't keep it much below the Hutchinson deal, with McKinnie's contract just $500,000 shy of that of the standout guard.

The contract includes $17.25 million in new guarantees. Because he is a vested veteran, McKinnie's base salary of $900,000 for 2006 becomes guaranteed this weekend. That pushes the guaranteed money in the contract to $18.125 million. McKinnie can earn nearly $5 million in additional bonuses if he reaches certain performance levels.

The former University of Miami star has appeared in 56 games and started all but one. He missed half his rookie season because of a lengthy contract impasse, and he appeared in just eight games in 2002. McKinnie, who played much of this preseason with a broken bone in his left hand, has started in all 16 games in each of the past three seasons.

(Jae) · 09-09-2006, 01:38 AM

What is he again.........like 7'0, 390?

He's what George Foster should be.

Clockwork Orange · 09-09-2006, 01:40 AM

6'8, 335. Dude's a mountain with arms.

DBroncos4life · 09-09-2006, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (Jae)

What is he again.........like 7'0, 390?

He's what George Foster should be.

Lucky for us Foster is better.

DBroncos4life · 09-09-2006, 02:03 AM

Im pretty sure Culpepper is a mobile guy with size, one has to wonder what side the 31 sacks came from in just a handful of games. This from a guy that thinks Culpepper sucks balls.

Bob's your Information Minister · 09-09-2006, 09:20 AM

We can turn this into a Jake Plummer thread if we try.

ludo21 · 09-09-2006, 09:32 AM

naw, this is Mckinnie got an extension thread, we have already ruined plenty of threads already.

Florida_Bronco · 09-09-2006, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

We can turn this into a Jake Plummer thread if we try.

It'd be easier to turn it into a Chiefs thread.

WABronco · 09-09-2006, 10:07 AM

I'm surprised no one's said it yet...

We have a better line at a fraction of the price.

HA

HA

HAA

Xenos · 09-09-2006, 10:54 AM

I'm surprised pride didn't get in the way.

Requiem · 09-09-2006, 01:16 PM

Which is really asinine given the fact that Foster has played on a similar level since he's been here. Over the past three years, he's allowed 25+ sacks. Pretty ****ty if you ask me. Can't recall if he was playing RT last year for them or not and if he just made the switch. . . but at anycase, just WOW.

(Jae) · 09-10-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Lucky for us Foster is better.

...............Nope

09-09-2006, 01:36 AM	#1
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Vikes sign McKinnie to a 7 year extension worth $48.5 million http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2580049 The Minnesota Vikings on Friday night reached agreement with standout left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie on a new seven-year, $48.5 million contract, team and league sources confirmed. The deal takes the fifth-year veteran out of the unrestricted free agent market next spring. The team's first-round choice in the 2002 draft, and the seventh player selected overall that year, McKinnie is beginning to fulfill his potential as a dominant weakside blocker and is emerging as one of the top left tackles in the NFL. McKinnie, 26, came into the league as a polished pass protector and he has steadily improved his performance as a run blocker. Contract negotiations with McKinnie's representative, Ben Dogra of CAA, have been ongoing for much of the offseason. The size of the contract is always an element of bargaining, of course, but was even more so in McKinnie's case. Minnesota signed guard Steve Hutchinson away from the Seattle Seahawks this spring as a transition free agent, rewarding him with a landmark seven-year contract worth $49 million. That contract stipulated that Hutchinson had to remain the Vikings' highest-paid blocker in terms of per-year average, or his entire deal would have become guaranteed, essentially unheard of for an offensive lineman. So team officials had to strike a deal with McKinnie that kept his average under that of Hutchinson, even though tackles generally earn more than guards in the NFL. Of course, they didn't keep it much below the Hutchinson deal, with McKinnie's contract just $500,000 shy of that of the standout guard. The contract includes $17.25 million in new guarantees. Because he is a vested veteran, McKinnie's base salary of $900,000 for 2006 becomes guaranteed this weekend. That pushes the guaranteed money in the contract to $18.125 million. McKinnie can earn nearly $5 million in additional bonuses if he reaches certain performance levels. The former University of Miami star has appeared in 56 games and started all but one. He missed half his rookie season because of a lengthy contract impasse, and he appeared in just eight games in 2002. McKinnie, who played much of this preseason with a broken bone in his left hand, has started in all 16 games in each of the past three seasons.

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09-09-2006, 01:38 AM	#2
(Jae) Pro Bowler New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 625 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	What is he again.........like 7'0, 390? He's what George Foster should be.

09-09-2006, 01:40 AM	#3
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	6'8, 335. Dude's a mountain with arms.

09-09-2006, 02:03 AM	#5
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,522	Im pretty sure Culpepper is a mobile guy with size, one has to wonder what side the 31 sacks came from in just a handful of games. This from a guy that thinks Culpepper sucks balls.

09-09-2006, 09:20 AM	#6
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,915 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	We can turn this into a Jake Plummer thread if we try.

09-09-2006, 09:32 AM	#7
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	naw, this is Mckinnie got an extension thread, we have already ruined plenty of threads already.

09-09-2006, 10:07 AM	#9
WABronco WE SUCK AGAIN All dat force Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 4,976	I'm surprised no one's said it yet... We have a better line at a fraction of the price. HA HA HAA

09-09-2006, 10:54 AM	#10
Xenos Who got Bunny Ears? New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,183 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I'm surprised pride didn't get in the way.

09-09-2006, 01:16 PM	#11
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,515 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Which is really asinine given the fact that Foster has played on a similar level since he's been here. Over the past three years, he's allowed 25+ sacks. Pretty ****ty if you ask me. Can't recall if he was playing RT last year for them or not and if he just made the switch. . . but at anycase, just WOW.