2011-12 NFL Season
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Obviously no way of knowing, was just surprised to see some of the apparel racks moved out of the way, at first I thought it was a DirecTV salesman wearing Raider gear (pimping Sunday Ticket naturally) until I saw his banner and stuff around his table listing his pro bowls and Super Bowl appearances. He had a lot of photos of himself for sale, some Raider/Madden books, some mini helmets.
Here's a man with a passion for the game. He took a 66% pay cut.
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Brian Dawkins accepts big pay cut to stay with Broncos
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 08/10/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT
Updated: 08/10/2011 07:10:34 AM MDT
Brian Dawkins? (Denver Post file photo)
NFL players say they don't play for the money. Brian Dawkins just proved it. Check that. The Broncos' passion-playing safety has been proving it every Sunday for 15 seasons in the league — and has his "Wolverine" alter ego to prove it.
But Dawkins showed it again last week by accepting a substantial pay cut so he could play a 16th season.
Scheduled to make $6 million this season with the Broncos, Dawkins instead will play for $2 million — $1.6 million in salary with a $400,000 signing bonus, according to contracts turned into the league Tuesday.
"Where I am in my life as a person, this is no big deal to me," Dawkins said. "It's what I felt was right. The last 2 1/2 years, I had a horrible taste in my mouth. I really wanted to be part of this team, part of the Denver Broncos? — how do I say this? — without any dark clouds over us. I could have decided to continue my career some other place, but that's not what I wanted to do."
Another aspect to Dawkins' new contract: The final two years of his original five-year deal were canceled. Instead of his contract expiring in 2013, it concludes after this season.
A starting strong safety, Dawkins turns 38 in October. He has played in one Super Bowl and five conference championship games and has earned berths in eight Pro Bowls. His new contract would suggest he wants one final glorious season.
But if this is his final season, Dawkins won't say.
"I'm taking it year by year," he said. "I know the situation. I know they drafted young guys at my position. But I wanted to play and help us move in the right direction."
The $4 million that Dawkins saved the Broncos helped them restock their roster, which in turn improves the odds of a more competitive season. Newly signed running back Willis McGahee will get $3 million this year — $1 million in salary and $2 million in signing bonus.
Defensive tackle Ty Warren? has a two-year, $8 million contract — a $2.5 million signing bonus, $1.5 million in 2011 salary and $4 million in 2012.
The Broncos' third highest-paid free agent was their own Marcus Thomas. The defensive tackle will make $1 million this year.
New starting tight end Daniel Fells and slot receiver David Anderson are scheduled to make $735,000 each. Receiving tight end Dante Rosario and defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley, acquired from Philadelphia in a trade, will make $685,000 each. Defensive end Derrick Harvey?, the No. 8 overall draft pick just three years ago, will make $650,000.
Add it up and the Broncos allocated $11.49 million in cash this year for their eight new acquisitions. Factor in the $4 million they saved from Dawkins' deal and the Broncos got McGahee, Warren, Fells, Thomas, Bunkley, Harvey, Anderson and Rosario for a mere $7.49 million.
"I've put down some roots here with my home and my teammates," Dawkins said. "And a huge factor in this decision was having Coach (John) Fox here. I like what he's brought here. I'm excited about what we have going on here with the Denver Broncos."
Brian Dawkins accepts big pay cut to stay with Broncos - The Denver Post
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Brian Dawkins accepts big pay cut to stay with Broncos
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 08/10/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT
Updated: 08/10/2011 07:10:34 AM MDT
Brian Dawkins? (Denver Post file photo)
NFL players say they don't play for the money. Brian Dawkins just proved it. Check that. The Broncos' passion-playing safety has been proving it every Sunday for 15 seasons in the league — and has his "Wolverine" alter ego to prove it.
But Dawkins showed it again last week by accepting a substantial pay cut so he could play a 16th season.
Scheduled to make $6 million this season with the Broncos, Dawkins instead will play for $2 million — $1.6 million in salary with a $400,000 signing bonus, according to contracts turned into the league Tuesday.
"Where I am in my life as a person, this is no big deal to me," Dawkins said. "It's what I felt was right. The last 2 1/2 years, I had a horrible taste in my mouth. I really wanted to be part of this team, part of the Denver Broncos? — how do I say this? — without any dark clouds over us. I could have decided to continue my career some other place, but that's not what I wanted to do."
Another aspect to Dawkins' new contract: The final two years of his original five-year deal were canceled. Instead of his contract expiring in 2013, it concludes after this season.
A starting strong safety, Dawkins turns 38 in October. He has played in one Super Bowl and five conference championship games and has earned berths in eight Pro Bowls. His new contract would suggest he wants one final glorious season.
But if this is his final season, Dawkins won't say.
"I'm taking it year by year," he said. "I know the situation. I know they drafted young guys at my position. But I wanted to play and help us move in the right direction."
The $4 million that Dawkins saved the Broncos helped them restock their roster, which in turn improves the odds of a more competitive season. Newly signed running back Willis McGahee will get $3 million this year — $1 million in salary and $2 million in signing bonus.
Defensive tackle Ty Warren? has a two-year, $8 million contract — a $2.5 million signing bonus, $1.5 million in 2011 salary and $4 million in 2012.
The Broncos' third highest-paid free agent was their own Marcus Thomas. The defensive tackle will make $1 million this year.
New starting tight end Daniel Fells and slot receiver David Anderson are scheduled to make $735,000 each. Receiving tight end Dante Rosario and defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley, acquired from Philadelphia in a trade, will make $685,000 each. Defensive end Derrick Harvey?, the No. 8 overall draft pick just three years ago, will make $650,000.
Add it up and the Broncos allocated $11.49 million in cash this year for their eight new acquisitions. Factor in the $4 million they saved from Dawkins' deal and the Broncos got McGahee, Warren, Fells, Thomas, Bunkley, Harvey, Anderson and Rosario for a mere $7.49 million.
"I've put down some roots here with my home and my teammates," Dawkins said. "And a huge factor in this decision was having Coach (John) Fox here. I like what he's brought here. I'm excited about what we have going on here with the Denver Broncos."
Brian Dawkins accepts big pay cut to stay with Broncos - The Denver Post
I'm interested in watching the Broncos-Cowboys game tonight,but I can't find it anywhere on my TV schedule for D*. I live in the Augusta,GA area & the only games listed is the Seattle Seahawks-San Diego Chargers ESPN game & Baltimore Ravens-Philadelphia Eagles game on 642 CSNHD.
royrdsjr said:
Check their website (Team) to see what station is carrying it first.
Also, you may find it on the NFL Network on delay over the weekend.
Also, use the D* search, I found the Steelers game, but it's on the Redskins network which I don't get .... but it is on over the weekend
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-Eagles signed former Giants WR, Steve Smith. The rich get richer.
-Pats pro-bowl guard, Logan Mankins inked a 6-year deal.
-Pryor's eligibility is still on hold
-Pats pro-bowl guard, Logan Mankins inked a 6-year deal.
-Pryor's eligibility is still on hold
$20 at NFL.com will get you every preseason game viewable online, live and on demand.
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LOL seems like Philly is signing everybody!!!
I'm waiting to hear that they also picked up the Peyton Manning/Tom Brady platoon system, Ndam Suh, Arian Foster, Albert Pujols, King Felix, the Two and a Half Men from Miami, Kobe Bryant, the Sedin twins, Steven Stamkos, Niklas Lidstrom, Wayne Gretzky in his prime, and the rights to Lionel Messi's firstborn.
What the heck is Tony Luke's putting into those cheesesteaks these days?!?!?!?
Sandra
Now that I'm not on my phone...
NFL.com has all the preseason games live/on demand for $20 again this year if you are too impatient for replays/game isn't available live locally.
https://preseason.nfl.com/nflpl/secure/packages?app=PRESEASON_LIVE
Preseason week 1 starts tonight, nationally televised games in bold.
Thursday, 7:30 PM EDT Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Thursday, 7:30 PM EDT Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots
Thursday, 8:00 PM EDT Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers - on ESPN
Thursday, 8:30 PM EDT Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys
Thursday, 10:00 PM EDT Arizona Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders
Friday, 7:30 PM EDT Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Washington Redskins
Friday, 7:30 PM EDT Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions
Friday, 7:30 PM EDT Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons
Friday, 8:00 PM EDT San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints
Friday, 8:00 PM EDT Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - on FOX
Saturday, 7:30 PM EDT Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns - on NFLN
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT Indianapolis Colts vs. St. Louis Rams
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears WATCH
Monday, 8:00 PM EDT New York Jets vs. Houston Texans - on ESPN
NFL.com has all the preseason games live/on demand for $20 again this year if you are too impatient for replays/game isn't available live locally.
https://preseason.nfl.com/nflpl/secure/packages?app=PRESEASON_LIVE
Preseason week 1 starts tonight, nationally televised games in bold.
Thursday, 7:30 PM EDT Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Thursday, 7:30 PM EDT Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots
Thursday, 8:00 PM EDT Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers - on ESPN
Thursday, 8:30 PM EDT Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys
Thursday, 10:00 PM EDT Arizona Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders
Friday, 7:30 PM EDT Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Washington Redskins
Friday, 7:30 PM EDT Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions
Friday, 7:30 PM EDT Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons
Friday, 8:00 PM EDT San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints
Friday, 8:00 PM EDT Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - on FOX
Saturday, 7:30 PM EDT Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns - on NFLN
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT Indianapolis Colts vs. St. Louis Rams
Saturday, 8:00 PM EDT Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears WATCH
Monday, 8:00 PM EDT New York Jets vs. Houston Texans - on ESPN
I am actually excited to start watching preseason football today. I don't remember the last time that the preseason has really interested me. I usually watch a few quarters but ignore it until the real season starts. I think all the lockout stuff plus that fact that the Lions have a chance at a decent season have me more excited for this season than any I can remember.
It sounds like the Lions first preseason game might be blacked out here though. I hate the sellout rule with a passion. In my opinion it is stupid to alienate the fans by withholding the games from us. We miss at least 1 to 2 games a year here in the Detroit area. Its even more ridiculous to enforce this rule during preseason games. No one else does that even though I think baseball used to.
It sounds like the Lions first preseason game might be blacked out here though. I hate the sellout rule with a passion. In my opinion it is stupid to alienate the fans by withholding the games from us. We miss at least 1 to 2 games a year here in the Detroit area. Its even more ridiculous to enforce this rule during preseason games. No one else does that even though I think baseball used to.
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