Breaking news ... Jacobs signs four-year deal!

by giant fan since 57 on Feb 25, 2009 6:14 PM EST Comment 29 comments

ESPN has just reported that Brandon Jacobs signed a four-year deal for $25 million. This is a good deal for both parties and ensures that our #1 back is here to stay and happy. With Bradshaw and Ware as backups our running game should be able to survive the loss of Derrick Ward.

In other developments the Bucs have released just about all their big name veterans, including Dunn, Brooks, and Galloway. I guess they figure it's time for a youth movement.

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Fabulous

Let’s hope he doesn’t perform the same way Plax did after he signed his extension.

As for the 3 Bucs, those are all guys the Giants should at least take a look at. Brooks especially.

"We're only going to score 17 points?" ~ Tom Brady

by mwilli on Feb 25, 2009 6:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

They're all long in the tooth, but

as you say worth a look. At the right price. We need a return man. Could Dunn handle it? I suspect they’ll all retire. No one will pay them what they’re used to. Nice work, 57. The BJ news is a welcome surprise. Anyone know what happens to the franchise tag now? Can the Giants slap it on someone else?

by blue gonz on Feb 25, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ummm

Not sure if they can after they use it once even if the player signs a contract before free agency but in this case NO because the deadline to use the tag past already.

by gobs56 on Feb 25, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Once a year

So they can make someone else Franchise next year,

I don’t think there are any other UFAs worth the tag this year. Who is UFA next year?

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by NYERinSF on Feb 25, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Eli?

by cjmulrain on Feb 25, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I think the G-men should at least take a look at Brooks. They don’t need to sign him, but he’s worth a look.

by TheSaltineWarrior on Feb 25, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brooks has had a terrific career

but he is 35 years old.

by giant fan since 57 on Feb 25, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

true, but Junior Seau is even older than that

and he was still effective for the 19-0* Patriots the year before last.

*oh wait, they lost the Super Bowl, didn’t they?

by cjmulrain on Feb 25, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brooks

all you have to do is look at his numbers (109 tackles in 2007, only 73 tackles in 2008) to see that he is done. Not worth the money.

by Ed Valentine on Feb 26, 2009 8:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Its 4yrs 25mil

Why did my post get erased?? He is worth every cent!

by gobs56 on Feb 25, 2009 6:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

4yrs 25mil check the link.. and yes he is worth it

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3934760

by gobs56 on Feb 25, 2009 6:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You are correct...my mistake.

I agree. He is definitely worth it. A lot of backs would have complained about how the Giants used him, but Jacobs is a team player even if his personal stats might suffer.

by giant fan since 57 on Feb 25, 2009 6:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah he is a team player and a ANIMAL

Thats why we love him so!

by gobs56 on Feb 25, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Big Man!

He’s earned it! I’m not worried about him acting like Plax because he’s matured over the years but I’m more concerned about him getting injured and not fufilling the contract. But I think he’s well worth the risk.

by Landeta on Feb 25, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Damn right he is worth it!

But even if he gets injured you just cut him the next year if the injury is bad enough and hopefully Bradshaw is what we think he is…

by gobs56 on Feb 25, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

or Ware

by blue gonz on Feb 25, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

IF Bradshaw can develop into a Tiki / Westbrook

type back and Ware can produce Ward like numbers, BJ should have his career in NY last WAY longer than if he just goes for the money and gets a heavy workload somewhere else. THAT sounds like a lot of fun to me!!!!

by NY17NE14 on Feb 26, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

that's a great deal isn't it?

by queler on Feb 25, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Any word on the structure of the deal?

How much is guaranteed? How much in bonuses? Stuff like that makes a big difference

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by NYERinSF on Feb 25, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Didnt say bonuses but...

The deal includes $13 million in guarantees. Jacobs will earn $15 million over the first two years.

I bet some of the 15 mil in the first 2 years is roster bonus and incentives.

by gobs56 on Feb 26, 2009 3:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the $15 is guarenteed

Assuming he plays for 2 years

by queler on Feb 26, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Good news

I love Jacobs. I think he stays healthy and runs for about 1300 yards next year, with Ware & Bradshaw combining for somewhere between 800 and 1,000.

by cjmulrain on Feb 25, 2009 11:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kind of gives you a warm feeling knowing that opposing defenders

are looking at this thinking, “Damn! Four more years of trying to stop that freight train and waiting for my highlight on Sportscenter of me getting flattened.” LOL

by giant fan since 57 on Feb 26, 2009 5:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

The Beast is here to stay!!

Great news!

by potroast on Feb 26, 2009 6:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah....I can keep my Jersey!!

I bought Tiki….he retired and went rogue on us.

I bought Shockey….he became a distraction and had to go.

I bought Jacobs….but bought the Alternate Red color.

The only downside to Jacobs is he’s going to wear down and have a short career due to his running style. He needs to pick his battles to plow over someone. Walter Payton lasted so long because no one would get a direct hit on him.

by EverBlue on Feb 26, 2009 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

and the downside is

you have to keep wear a red jersey for a team called Big Blue

by queler on Feb 26, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Red?

Oh, man … we have to question your taste.

by Ed Valentine on Feb 26, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Worst Yet...

They ultimately end up PINK!!!!

by NY17NE14 on Feb 26, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There are only two kinds of colors in my world....

Giants colors – Blue / Red / Grey / White

and….

Colors who want to be Giant colors

Example – Giants Orange has a secret desire to leave Denver and be installed on the Giants uniform somewhere. Maybe on the shoe or belt loop.

Another example – Dallas colors also wish to be on the Giants uniform. I suggest we use their colors on our CUPS. (and it’s not the one they drink out of)

I’ll be getting a blue 27 jersey this year, I just wanted to get another color to wear. This go really well with my Giant Contact Lenses.

by EverBlue on Feb 27, 2009 9:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs