Free agent linebacker Kevin Burnett to visit Texans today

Roy P · #1 03-05-2009, 01:32 PM

Wow, I had no idea that Burnett was even available. I love that guy and he'd be an awesome WLB for us. The price tag is what will be the deciding factor for me. I'm trying to recall Karlos Dansby's contract, but I'd imagine Burnett would be in that neighborhood. Burnett was one of "My Guys" when he came out for the draft. I can only hope that we'd be serious about getting him on the roster.

I'm still waiting to hear where Sean Jones is going to sign.

papabear · #2 03-05-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

Wow, I had no idea that Burnett was even available. I love that guy and he'd be an awesome WLB for us. The price tag is what will be the deciding factor for me. I'm trying to recall Karlos Dansby's contract, but I'd imagine Burnett would be in that neighborhood. Burnett was one of "My Guys" when he came out for the draft. I can only hope that we'd be serious about getting him on the roster.

I'm still waiting to hear where Sean Jones is going to sign.

Do you really think he would get in the same range as Dansby? I don't see how a guy with 2 career starts would get the same amount of money as a guy who has been a starter for most of his 5 years in the league and is coming off a Super Bowl appearance. I don't know what Dansby got, but I'm assuming if we give that to Burnett we overpaid.

jppaul · #3 03-05-2009, 02:41 PM

I would be surprised if he got more than three years at four

Roy P · #4 03-05-2009, 04:48 PM

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I don't see how a guy with 2 career starts would get the same amount of money as a guy who has been a starter for most of his 5 years in the league and is coming off a Super Bowl appearance.

Well, perhaps that will get us a good deal. He would be better served to play in our 4-3 beside Ryans, than playing in the 3-4 of Dallas.

Roy P · #5 03-05-2009, 08:34 PM

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Do you really think he would get in the same range as Dansby?

Does anybody know what Michael Boley got? I wonder if we could sign Burnett cheaper since Boley has production under his belt.

dadmg · #6 03-05-2009, 11:04 PM

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Does anybody know what Michael Boley got? I wonder if we could sign Burnett cheaper since Boley has production under his belt.

Boley got 5 years, 25 million. No idea on guaranteed money/bonuses.

Roy P · #7 03-05-2009, 11:33 PM

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Boley got 5 years, 25 million. No idea on guaranteed money/bonuses.

Hmmm....then I'd give Burnett 4 years, 17 million. If I could get him cheaper, then that would be nice, but I'd be willing to bid on him.

Now, somebody get me Sean Jones' agent.

jppaul · #8 03-06-2009, 10:04 AM

Yeah, I am a little surprised they haven't brought Sean Jones in either. The Chargers are also interested in Burnett.

popanot · #9 03-06-2009, 11:16 AM

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Yeah, I am a little surprised they haven't brought Sean Jones in either. The Chargers are also interested in Burnett.

Doesn't the fact that no one has signed him or that there hasn't been much news of teams being interested in him raise some red flags? I mean some teams are more interested in signing a 38-yr old Safety (Dawkins) or a scrub FA Safety rather than signing this guy. It could be that he's pricing himself out of the market, but on the other hand, it could be a case of locker room cancer, or - if there's no smoke, it ain't so hot.

dadmg · #10 03-05-2009, 04:11 PM

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I'm trying to recall Karlos Dansby's contract, but I'd imagine Burnett would be in that neighborhood.

You might be having trouble recalling it because he hasn't signed one. So far, he's just signed the franchise tender. And I would be shocked if Burnett's cost will be more than half of what Dansby will eventually sign.

I'm with you. I'd definitely like us to pick up Burnett if the contract is reasonable.