Nnamdi Asumogha Cap Implications

[Arky]

Originally Posted by cadams

my guess is none of the other top 2-3 corners that are free agents are going to agree to anything until they see what Asumogha gets. they will use his contract to set the market for the rest.

I think part of it is that the Texans have contacted Joseph, et al and their agents and said something like "don't sign anything until we find out if we get Nnamdi - if we don't, we will make you a better offer than you currently have".

Also I think that the agents are strongly encouraging their clients to go where the money is regardless of any other side benefits (media center town, acting schools/Broadway, close to home, etc.). Because..... the more money the client makes, the more money the agent makes. A "good" agent just wants the $$$$.

Eeesh, this kinda resembles Beltran '05. I think the difference is, I don't think anybody is going to outbid the Texans.... But, they (the Texans) are going to have to bid a significant amount over whatever side benefits NY and SF (or whomever) can offer to sway the decision to their side. And you know agents just hate leaving money on the table...