July 1 is here...and still 3 rookies remain unsigned

by Matty I on Jul 1, 2008 4:33 PM EDT in News Comment 8 comments

Remeber the self-imposed deadline that GM Jeff Ireland proclaimed a couple of weeks ago? He said that he wanted all his rookies signed by July 1.

Well today is obviously July 1. And no, there haven't been any signing. And there likely will not be any signings this week or even next week. Why? Jeff Ireland is on vacation. In fact, so is Tony Sparano and Bill Parcells. So don't waste your time staring at the clock all day over the next few days waiting for Phillip Merling, Chad Henne, and Kendall Langford to get signed. It's not going to happen.

However, that same article also points out that the agents for the 3 players all say "the contracts will be completed soon." So don't expect any holdouts, either. They'll all be there on July 26, which is now just 3 and a half weeks away!

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whew, I just blew a big sigh of relief. I was staring at the calendar today and then at the computer. When I hadn’t heard news of any signings, I got worried.

by ncfinman on Jul 1, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What a let down...

the new regime failed! Ireland blew it! It is the days of Saban and Mueller all over again!
I feel so betrayed.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well we cants exactly say failed

Knwo if the players hold out now thats something else.But look on the bright side atleast we have jake long singed,Even tho i think they gave him to much money…He is the highes o-line man paid in the nfl now.So do i think thats a lil to much yes i do…...................

by lionel on Jul 2, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs