Jordy Nelson wants $10M per season
By Rob Demovsky | ESPN.com
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers and veteran receiver Jordy Nelson no doubt took notice of the contract extension Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White signed on Thursday.
Like Nelson, White was entering the final year of his contract and was seeking a long-term extension.
Although the specific breakdown of the contract was not yet available, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported that it is worth up to $30 million over four seasons and included $18 million in guaranteed money.
Nelson is seeking all of that -- and more. A source familiar with the negotiations said Nelson wants a deal worth at least $10 million per season. That would be a major increase from his current contract, which averages $4.2 million per season and ranks 34th among all NFL receivers. White was due to make $5 million this season.
Nelson's 2014 pay is scheduled to be $3.5 million as part of the three-year, $12.6 million contract extension he signed on Sept. 29, 2011. That contract turned out to be a bargain for the Packers, but Nelson ended up leaving money on the table.
"When I signed it, I don't think I did," Nelson said earlier this offseason. "I think everyone, when I signed, thought it was a good deal. No one would have known I'd have 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns [in 2011]. Obviously, hindsight is 20/20 but, again, I'm not worried about that at all. I've been comfortable with my decision."
Still, there are differences between White and Nelson that could factor into the ongoing negotiations.
For six straight seasons (from 2007-12), White eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark. That streak ended last season in part because he missed three games because of injuries.
Nelson does not have that kind of prolonged success but over the last three seasons, he has comparable numbers. Since 2011, Nelson has 202 catches for 3,322 yards and 30 touchdowns. Over that same period, White has 255 catches for 3,358 yards and 18 touchdowns.
However, they are at different points in their careers. Nelson just turned 29 less than two months ago, while White will turn 33 in November. Complicating matters for the Packers is the fact that their other top receiver, Randall Cobb, also is entering the final year of his contract. Indications are the Packers would like re-sign both.
The Packers have $13,669,119 in salary cap space, according to the latest figures from ESPN Stats & Information.
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Per usual, it's not about the contract amount/per year. It's always about what the TRUE guaranteed amount is.
(assuming it's true) If they were willing to give Jennings 9 mil a year....
I wonder what happened to:
"What I got in that last deal, I'll never spend it all anyway," Nelson said last week. "So I'm not worried about it."
Is it just me or has Demovsky been wrong more than right since moving to ESPN? Maybe I'm way off, but it just seems that way.
I thought that was a prerequisite to work there...?!
I want him back!!! He's been great both on and off the field. He's worth it! Enough said!
I trust TT and Russ Ball will work out the best deal possible. TT and MM aren't going to let a gem like 87 go.
Jordy is worth dropping big coin. So underrated by most outside of Packer land. Everything you want in a player both on and off the field.
Demovsky is stirring schit for the World Leader in schit-stirring and yes, he's also full of schit lately. Its part of his job description, truth is secondary to clicks and views
When Jordy speaks, then you'll have an idea of what Jordy thinks.
Pay him!!
A source familiar with the negotiations said Nelson wants a deal worth at least $10 million per season.
Agent.
Bad Bob is probably the Grand Wizard/Poobah of the to get clicks, so indeed who knows whether Rob D has this right or not. It's possible he's throwing this out there as a pure guess but I do see ESPN is running with this story on NFL Insiders just now.
If Jordy agreed to a 4 year deal, he would be 33 at his next go round at a contract. Unless he's ungodly productive/healthy or he's willing to do a bargain contract it's possible in today's NFL this is last one. Or at least his last BIG contract. So I can't blame him for getting as much as he can.
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Demovsky is pretty well-connected and I have no reason to doubt his reporting. Much of that is just posturing and the organization will take the same approach they did with Jennings. I don't see Jordy making the same mistake Greg did in overvaluing his worth and leaving all sorts of money on the table.
So Jordy's agent just set the high mark for the negotiations on a per-year basis. Great. Never seen this before.
He'll wind up getting about $8-9M/year, and that seems about right.
Know when to hold, and know when to fold.
No wonder Jordy can only afford measly soft serve in Wausau. He didn't even bother to go down the road to Belts.
waiting for SDPF to tell me if JJSD is being sarcastic....
I'm sure Demovsky is well connected with Jordy's agent. What this means is that the negotiations have commenced in earnest and Jordy's agent is playing games. The Packers may or may not play the game themselves by way of some reporter "talking to his source". The media doesn't break big stories anymore, the media is a tool used as a means to an end. Nothing more. Nothing gets out anymore that isn't strategically planned, especially to ESPN. A source familiar with the negotiations...that means it's either Jordy, his wife, his agent, Ted, or Russ Ball. I doubt it's Jordy or his wife and Ted hates the media anyway so its either Russ or the agent...either way it's just a game.
It hurts my feelings that you don't even have to ask anymore if I'm being rude.
I'd bet Boykin and Adams get plenty of reps this season.
If they look good(or if AR makes them look good), along with Cobb on the roster, TT has the upper hand.
Contingency plan in part was drafting Adams, Abby and Janis. Tough to keep both Jordy and Cobb so keep the draft and develop pipeline full.
I'll believe that when I hear it from Jordy's mouth. I'm sure Uncle Ted and Jordy will get something worked out, and let the agent know what the final number is.
What's hard to believe?
That's not Mike Holmgren.
Contingency might be Abby. Although not as dynamic as Cobb, Abby could play the Wes Welker role quite well. If he proves that in TC, that allows TT to resign Jordy so a veteran presence stays in place for the young guys. TT might be able to keep both depending on salary cap next year, and which players he's looking at cutting.
I know you can only afford to pay so many people... but I would be shocked if both Jordy and Cobb aren't with GB going into the future. Both are dynamic football players that do things right on and off the field... in their prime.
Move $herrrod to WR......he can do it all
There was a reason Patty Cake Raji was only offered a 1 year contract. $$$$ will be available for Jordy and Randall.
ROTTT
i wonder if Tim Dwight could help
This reeks of ESPN creating a storyline. If White is getting his deal they figure there's no way Nelson can sign for less and take a swing.
Well then, if Jordy goes I will have no more teeth.
I'd bet Boykin and Adams get plenty of reps this season.
If they look good(or if AR makes them look good), along with Cobb on the roster, TT has the upper hand.
How the heck can one compare two/one fricken seasons from Boykin and Adams, respectively, to Jordy's body of work? I disagree.
I know you can only afford to pay so many people... but I would be shocked if both Jordy and Cobb aren't with GB going into the future. Both are dynamic football players that do things right on and off the field... in their prime.
F'n A Right! A beer to you sir!
The history under TT is players being compensated very fairly. In fact, if you look at Hawk, Brad Jones and Burnett there's a very good case that they're often too well compensated. Jordy has made it clear he wants to remain in GB and all indications are the organization wants him here. There's no reason to believe that a deal won't be hammered out without much difficulty.
What he wants won't be what he gets. Maybe the Packers can throw in some cattle for the farm though those are at a premium these days.
You don't compare their bodies of work.
You compare their probable future production per dollar they will cost you.
TT can sign Boykin, Adams, Abby and probably 3 other WR to go along with Cobb for less than $10M per year total.
I don't agree with overpaying 30 year old WRs. Not when AR is your QB.
Like I said, it will depend on what Boykin and Adams look like this season.
So Jordy's agent just set the high mark for the negotiations on a per-year basis. Great. Never seen this before.
He'll wind up getting about $8-9M/year, and that seems about right.
He's going to get more than $8 million.
He'll get $30 million over the first three years, and the rest will be window dressing.
As the clear cut #1 option at WR with Adrian Peterson Greg Jennings only put up 800 yards and 4 TDs last year. Very pedestrian. Aaron Rodgers makes good WRs better.
Like Greg and James Jones. Jordy has had success in GB. A ring. Playoff exposure. Great numbers. Now he wants to be paid. Cant fault him for that.
Ted has a number. Probably in the $8 million per neighborhood. If Jordy thinks he's accomplished what he wanted in GB (he has) and thinks he can get more elsewhere (he can) then he'll move on.
Contract negotiations with WRs in GB with AR. Wash, rinse, repeat.
You don't compare their bodies of work.
You compare their probable future production per dollar they will cost you.
TT can sign Boykin, Adams, Abby and probably 3 other WR to go along with Cobb for less than $10M per year total.
I don't agree with overpaying 30 year old WRs. Not when AR is your QB.
Like I said, it will depend on what Boykin and Adams look like this season.
Great post. Don't pay the guy for what he has done. Pay him for what he will do.
The history under TT is players being compensated very fairly. In fact, if you look at Hawk, Brad Jones and Burnett there's a very good case that they're often too well compensated. Jordy has made it clear he wants to remain in GB and all indications are the organization wants him here. There's no reason to believe that a deal won't be hammered out without much difficulty.
Exactly. If you remember, Jennings was offered a really good contract, but he decided to squeeze a few more thousands to play with Ponder.