I think I read somewhere that there are weight clauses in both Jenkins and Faneca's contracts, so the issue has seemingly been addressed if that was an issue last year. I guess the other point is: if you're committed to the guy, which it seems they are, why make him unhappy out of the gate by not addressing the pay issue. You don't want a cranky player all year; while you could say that he needs motivation and to prove his worth, you could also say that you plan on keeping him around for more than a year anyway, so why not address the issue now and move on.
From Panthers site: PRO CAREER PRO BOWL: Earned third Pro Bowl selection in 2006 after posting 53 tackles and three sacks...Selected to the NFL All-Star game as a starter in 2003 after playing as an alternate in 2002...Appeared in place of injured defensive tackle Warren Sapp in 2002, becoming the first defensive lineman in Panthers history to appear in a Pro Bowl...One of two defensive players in franchise history to appear in three Pro Bowls along with defensive end Julius Peppers. Started 16 games in 2006 for the first time since 2003 after missing most of the 2004 and 2005 seasons due to injury. Tied for second in team history with Michael Bates for the most combined blocked kicks with three. First team All-Pro choice by The Associated Press, Football Digest and The Sporting News and selected All-NFL and All-NFC by Pro Football Weekly in 2003. Member of Panthers defensive line that finished second in the NFL with 32.5 sacks in 2003 and ranked second in the League from 2002-03 with 71.5 sacks. Became first player in NFL history to block an extra point to send a game into overtime at Tampa Bay (9/14/03) in contest that Carolina eventually won, 12-9. Only player in Panthers history to record two combined blocked kicks in the same contest, blocking a field goal and an extra point at Tampa Bay (9/14/03). First-team All-Pro selection by The Associated Press and second-team choice by Football Digest in 2002. Ranked third among NFC defensive tackles with a career-high seven sacks as part of defensive line that ranked third in the NFL with 39 sacks in 2002. Established career-high with two sacks of Brett Favre at Green Bay (9/29/02) and equaled that total with two sacks of Rob Johnson versus Tampa Bay (10/27/02) and two takedowns of Patrick Ramsey versus Washington (11/16/03). Recorded first career blocked field goal versus Chicago (12/22/02), deflecting a 48-yard attempt by Bears kicker Paul Edinger. Corralled first NFL sack versus Atlanta (11/25/01), tackling Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler.
He would be getting in line to fellate Jenkins if the Pats had signed him. Peter King is worthless these days. It's too bad because if you get past the homer nonsense he is a pretty good writer.
actually that would have been a disaster. he was upset in Carolina because he wanted a new contract with guarantees and security. We gave him that and there will be a weight clause in the deal no doubt. I think even with the big money he will come in on a mission to prove that Carolina was wrong about him.
Maybe Peter King should do him homework like Cimini Details of Jenkins' Jets contract The Daily News has obtained a breakdown of Kris Jenkins’ new contract with the Jets. Let’s just say it’s dramatically different than the five-year, $35 million deal (including $20 million guaranteed) that is being reported, courtesy of his agent. The highlights of the ACTUAL contract: • It’s five years, $30.25 million. • He’s due to make $18 million over the first three years, the best gauge of actual value. • Only $9.5 million is guaranteed, which is his total 2008 compensation ($4.5 million signing bonus, $750,000 base salary, $3.5 million roster bonus and $750,000 in workout/weight bonuses). • His 2008 cap number is $5.9 million. • In each year, there is a $500,000 workout bonus and a $250,000 weight clause. He will be weighed 10 times per season and he receives $25,000 if he makes his prescribed weight. Clearly, the Jets are concerned about Jenkins’ weight and conditioning, issues that dogged him in recent years with the Panthers. He was listed in the Panthers’ 2007 media guide at 349 pounds, but as reported today by the Daily News, he weighed more than 390 pounds at the end of the season. Analysis: This isn’t a bad deal for the Jets. Conceivably, they could cut Jenkins after one year and take a $3.6 million cap hit in 2009 while realizing a $2.8 million savings. Obviously, they’re not likely to cut him after one year, considering they gave up third- and fifth-round picks for him. This contract makes a whole lot more sense than the crazy numbers that have been flying around.
Nobody can criticize the deal now, the only criticism was giving him $20 mil guaranteed but it appears that info was incorrect.
Great deal! Get him in shape and reward him for it! When hes motivated and in good shape I'm sure he will be the perfect fit at NT for us.
