I guess that extra year of college really payed off ....

drummer · Post by **drummer** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:19 pm

Condon did not want to discuss any specifics of the negotiations. However, a source indicated that the Cardinals are offering a contract that is not as attractive as the one signed by 2005 No. 10 overall pick Mike Williams, a wide receiver with Detroit and former teammate of Leinart at USC.

The Cardinals have offered Leinart, the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner who led USC to a 37-2 record over the past three seasons, a six-year contract that includes $9 million in firm guarantees and a little more than $2 million in additional guarantees if Leinart is injured.

By comparison, Williams received a five-year contract that had more than $10 million fully guaranteed.

In addition, the Cardinals have offered incentives wrapped around playing time that do not compare favorably with those received by No. 3 overall pick Vince Young, the top quarterback selected in the draft.

Cicero · Post by **Cicero** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:34 pm

The Cardinals need to sack up.

drummer · Post by **drummer** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:17 pm

little more than $2 million in additional guarantees if Leinart is injured.

This must be the sticking point , 'cause maybe Leinart may want more $$$ playing behind that o-line when he starts game 4 or the regular season .

Or sooner , if Warner jams his thumb at the vending maching during camp .