Foster Resigned

[WMH]

Texans have reached a five-year deal with RB Arian Foster. -- John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL)

No word on numbers yet.

[popanot]

Awesome! I just came to the site to make a new post asking everyone if they were surprised with the lack of moves by the Texans thus far... Even with the Foster signing, I'm surprised we haven't heard anything in regards to players being cut or renegotiating. I figured someone would have been cut or have re-done their contract to "help the team" (ie., save their skin) at this point. Look no further than what the Steelers have been doing the last few weeks.

[popanot]

BTW, I always felt they could get Foster signed without having to use the F-Tag as long as they got close to Chris Johnson $$. That might be more than some would want to pay, but the fact is, that's the market for someone like Foster. He's clearly a top 4 RB, and arguably the #1 RB in the league.

Another note, I think this signing is a clear indication they're going to use that F-Tag on Myers or Mario. Most likely Myers, but I tell you, I will not be shocked if they somehow get Mario signed. Not sure how, but it will not shock me.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by popanot

BTW, I always felt they could get Foster signed without having to use the F-Tag as long as they got close to Chris Johnson $$. That might be more than some would want to pay, but the fact is, that's the market for someone like Foster. He's clearly a top 4 RB, and arguably the #1 RB in the league.

Another note, I think this signing is a clear indication they're going to use that F-Tag on Myers or Mario. Most likely Myers, but I tell you, I will not be shocked if they somehow get Mario signed. Not sure how, but it will not shock me.

That's about 22 M if they tag Mario, which means not much left for anybody else and is one more reason why Mario is gone. If he was DeMarcus Ware or Jared Allen, but Mario isn't a "great" edge rusher, so why would we want to pay him record money when we have other players to sign like Myers, Breisel, Dreesen, and maybe get one or two second tier guys in FA ?
BTW, did any back ever get the kind of money that Chris Johnson did before Johnson himself got it ? I'm thinkin he blew the roof off of the "established" pay-scale for running backs ?

[WMH]

Arian Foster joins AP and CJ atop RB $$ ranks. $43.5M over 5 years, $20.75M guar, $30m in 1st 3 years of deal, $18M in 2012. #insideslant -- Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora)

[HPF Bob]

Wow! $18 million in 2012??? So long, Mario.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

That's about 22 M if they tag Mario, which means not much left for anybody else and is one more reason why Mario is gone. If he was DeMarcus Ware or Jared Allen, but Mario isn't a "great" edge rusher, so why would we want to pay him record money when we have other players to sign like Myers, Breisel, Dreesen, and maybe get one or two second tier guys in FA ?
BTW, did any back ever get the kind of money that Chris Johnson did before Johnson himself got it ? I'm thinkin he blew the roof off of the "established" pay-scale for running backs ?

I'd try to re-sign Myers, but losing Breisel and Dressen is no big deal, IMO. You can add Walter and possibly others to that list. On top of that, and I think barrett mentioned it in another thread (before the Foster deal, of course), if they cut Ryans, JJ and Leinart, they might have enough for Mario and Myers. Like barrett said, I'd rather over pay MW for 1-yr. at this point than overpay Ryans/JJ/Leinart and/or others.

As for Foster and the RB payscale, I think AP got more than Johnson. Foster is a top RB and is going to get his $ from someone and I'm glad it's the Texans.

[Keith]

Interesting contract structure. Congrats to Arian, he is deserving.

That said, I'll use this post to caution the optimism (just so I can be different). RB investments are a risky endeavor. Foster will be 26 when the season starts. There is probably a suitable replacement about to be undrafted (as was Foster).

Ok, back to the rampant elation...

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by popanot

As for Foster and the RB payscale, I think AP got more than Johnson. Foster is a top RB and is going to get his $ from someone and I'm glad it's the Texans.

Peterson is signing a seven-year, $100 million deal with $36 million guaranteed, a league source tells PFT’s Mike Florio.

The contract means there’s a good chance that the 26-year-old Peterson will retire a Viking.

Peterson’s deal is the biggest to date for a running back, topping both the five-year, $43 million deal with $21 million guaranteed for DeAngelo Williams of the Panthers and the four-year, $53.5 million contract extension, with $30 million guaranteed, received by Chris Johnson of the Titans.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-on-new-deal/
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You're right popanot, good recall on your part.