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WMH
07-31-2009, 09:07 AM
My Fox is reporting that Barwin is signed, and on the field. No numbers given, just that it was a 4 yr deal.
Keith
07-31-2009, 09:27 AM
Report from chron:
Defensive end Connor Barwin, the Texans' second-round draft choice from the University of Cincinnati, signed a four-year contract Friday in time to be on the practice field for the start of training camp.

Barwin's signing leaves outside linebacker Brian Cushing, the No. 1 pick, as the Texans' only unsigned draft choice.

Cushing, who is represented by CAA, isn't expected to sign until the players drafted right in front of him have signed.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/6555916.html
papabear
07-31-2009, 09:40 AM
Good to hear...Cush should be in camp soon enough to no not miss too much.
WMH
07-31-2009, 10:08 AM
PFT now reporting:

UPDATE: PFT's Aaron Wilson is reporting that Barwin received a four-year deal with a maximum total value of $4.01 million, according to a league source. That includes total guaranteed money of $2.461 million. The total value increase is 8.6% higher than last year's pick at his slot.
NBT
07-31-2009, 02:41 PM
Great.........one to go. Cushing's agent has other clients selected before Cushing to get signed, so it may take a few days.
coloradodude
07-31-2009, 04:00 PM
I look forward to watching Barwin play more than any other rookie this year.
HPF Bob
07-31-2009, 05:48 PM
It was reported that Brian Orakpo of Texas signed today with the Redskins. IIRC, Orakpo was #13 so you'd think the parameters for Cushing at #15 are close to being set.
Keith
08-01-2009, 08:44 AM
PFT now reporting:

UPDATE: PFT's Aaron Wilson is reporting that Barwin received a four-year deal with a maximum total value of $4.01 million, according to a league source. That includes total guaranteed money of $2.461 million. The total value increase is 8.6% higher than last year's pick at his slot.

fwiw, the chron reported the guaranteed money at $2.12 million, but the total contract value at the same $4.01 million. Adding min base salaries of $1.75 million over the four years, neither one gets to $4.01 million, so something is afoot here somewhere to throw off the cap estimate by $50k/yr... I'm going to guess Barwin might have like a $50k/yr workout bonus guaranteed in future years until I get better info.