Dolphins re-sign Vernon Carey to six year deal
by Matty I on Feb 20, 2009 1:00 PM EST
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Carey will remain in the same city that he played high school and college ball in for another 6 years.
The Palm Beach Post is reporting, and the team is confirming, that the Dolphins have indeed signed Vernon Carey to a multi-year contract.
The deal, as reported by the PBP, is a 6 year, $42 million contract, making Vernon one of the league's highest paid right tackles. But that seems like fair value when you consider Vernon has the ability to play the left tackle position in a pinch should Jake Long have to miss any time in the future. And Vernon has proven to be very durable as well - something this regime values - having started 59 straight games for the Dolphins.
But it doesn't seem like Carey provided the Dolphins with a home-town discount, did he? Regardless, though, the Dolphins now have their bookends in place for the foreseeable future.
[Editor's Note by Matty I: 2:35 pm] The Miami Herald is confirming the 6 year, $42 million deal. The same goes for the NFL Network's Adam Schefter, who just reported the deal on NFL Total Access. Still unsure of the guaranteed money that Vernon will receive.
[Editor's Note by Matty I: 3:33 pm] Carey's deal only guarantees him $15 million - a fairly low figure. So I think this is a very good deal for both Carey and the Dolphins. If Carey performs, he'll see all of his $42 million. If he slacks off and gets lazy a few years from now, he could be cut free before his 6 year deal is up and it won't cost the Dolphins too much money thanks to the relatively low amount of guaranteed money.
(Hat tip to Layuma's FanPost)
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at “lightnin’ boy Layuma’s” post….. Good new!
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 20, 2009 1:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good news.....I meant
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 20, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this is great
thank god we resigned Vernon, now Bell is number one concentration for the next week
by Marino22 on Feb 20, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good
Let’s get Bell and Goodman locked up
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by DolfinPhan on Feb 20, 2009 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh Good God
Thank you Thank you,I think I just wet myself too.This is good Carey is solid and if we sign Brown we will be good,also now we really do not need to look at the oline in the draft until the mid to late rounds if any and focus on other area’s this my friends in my opinion was the first big step.
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by Foy on Feb 20, 2009 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear
That’s one hole down. And if Donald Thomas is the player that we all (including the Coaching Staff) thought he was going to be last season, our right side is SET for the next few years.
Really interested in the contract. If I find it I’ll let you guys know
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 1:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hopefully it wasnt expensive
but good to have that hole filled.
still cant get the image of him airborne last season.
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by Rzayo24 on Feb 20, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is the one key move we had to get done.
Really good news. Its probably going to be something around 4-5 years / 7.5mil with 18 mill guaranteed.
by MauMontaV5 on Feb 20, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol
so did I
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Job FO!!!!
Hope we get the details soon……time to work on Bell
by jvw on Feb 20, 2009 1:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I predicted 5ys $30mil w/$15mil bonus in a previous thread
I got the 5 yrs right. :)
Lets see how close I got on the rest.
by dab415217 on Feb 20, 2009 1:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if we give him a 15million dollar bonus thats WAYYYYYYYY too much
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by Rzayo24 on Feb 20, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
one side story regarding the contract...
be interesting to see what Ross is willing to do
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 20, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would guess
that he wasn’t asked to pay anything outrageous, so this was probably a cake deal for him..
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
seems pretty fair.....
wtg everyone! Build up the trenches!
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 20, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except that Marco Colombo from Dallas signed for 4yrs, $22.5mil, $11.5mil bonus....
…and that was a starting point for any contract with Carey. I would argue that Carey is at least as good as Colombo, if not better.
by dab415217 on Feb 20, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So..
5 yrs $30mil with a $15mil bonus comes up to a $9mil cap hit a year..
If we did the same deal with 6 yrs.. it’s a $7.5mil cap hit a year (roughly). I think $7.5mil a season against the cap is fair for Vern.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
might be a 6 year deal
that’s what ESPN is reporting
by Matty I on Feb 20, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN ALL THESE CONFLICTING REPORTS!!
I just want to know what the deal is already lol
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I still could be right. :)
Don’t rain on my parade. ;)
by dab415217 on Feb 20, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Carey was a must
I think we can wait and see what happens with the other FA’s. I don’t bell is going to get much attention because of his age+injury history. So I have a feeling we will be getting him back. I love that we have our two tackles locked up for a long term.
by qbinfin on Feb 20, 2009 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!!
I’m feeling a little better!! I was a little depressed after yesterday!
GEtSICK 4 JC
by GEtSICK13 on Feb 20, 2009 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
comments are coming fast in this post
maybe we should make this the “Vernon Carey Re-Signed Live Thread” lol
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Post is updated
Deal is 6 years, $42 million
by Matty I on Feb 20, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its a great deal for the Dolphins & Carey
I feel much better about this offseason now that he’s locked-up.
by dab415217 on Feb 20, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ditto
one less starting spot we would’ve needed to draft.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a lot of money on the OL now
Long is the highest paid LT, Carey is now a top 5 (?) paid RT. Definitely worth it for 2 bookend tackles, but what does this mean for us chasing Jason Brown?
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends how the deal is structured and how much Vernon is due in '09.
But I still think they’ll go after Brown.
by Matty I on Feb 20, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
I’d rather sink a lot of money into the OL than anywhere else on the team
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and if they don't...
…i’d put money on the Dolphins drafting Mack, Unger, or Wood.
by Matty I on Feb 20, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think drafting one may actually be the smarter option
just because any one of those three (Mack, please) would cost significantly cheaper for the next few years than Brown would.
Then again, we already know that Brown can dominate, so maybe it’s worth the extra cash..
I don’t know how I feel about this lol
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bonus money?
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the $42 is the total money
unsure how much is guaranteed
by Matty I on Feb 20, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ah
so any way we can break it up, it’s about $7mil a year in cap space… I like it…. alot..
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great Move
This was my biggest concern going into this offseason and now we all can take a deep breath and relax. I really don’t care how much the $$$ is as he will be a good to great O-Lineman in the years to come. This will make our draft much more flexible and no extra holes in an already pourous O-lIne
by markus_13 on Feb 20, 2009 2:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'll be the only one to say it but...
Lets get Channing done next. :) Go Fins!
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by AussieKen on Feb 20, 2009 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry..
I really don’t want to see Channing back in Miami unless he actually figures out that he’s not worth the price tag that he so confidently believes he is. The Trifecta has a value for him figured out..and the only way I see him or want him returning is if he accepts the fact that he’s not a play-maker worth the money he seeks.
by Dave.Phuller on Feb 20, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
Stop it. His value is what he can get and he’ll find that out soon enough. However, I would like him signed immediately because I donsee where anyone out there is better at MLB, in the draft or in free agency. You’re trying to join the “not a playmaker crowd”, but the guy had over 100 tackles in 15 games. He was damn good.
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by AussieKen on Feb 20, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no,
I fully agree he was damn good. But over-paying a damn good player isn’t an option right now unless he’s making game-changing plays. Just as simple as that. This wasn’t meant to be an argumentative post. Just don’t believe he’ll be back with us as he seems to over-value himself and the FO certainly won’t budge on their offer. If Channing can reconcile himself with that, fine, bring him back.
by Dave.Phuller on Feb 20, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
$7 MILLION PER YEAR FOR CAREY
Posted by Mike Florio on February 20, 2009, 2:51 p.m. EST
Three years ago, seven years and $49 million became the standard contract for offensive linemen in free agency, thanks to Steve Hutchinson.
Dolphins right tackle Vernon Carey’s contract has the same $7 million annual average, but with one fewer season.
Per multiple reports, Carey’s contract is worth $42 million over six years.
The guaranteed money has not yet been reported.
by Layuma on Feb 20, 2009 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm salivating..
..over the thought of signing Jason Brown to a similar (if not slightly more lucrative) deal, and what our OLine will look like this season if that becomes reality:
Jake Long, Justin Smiley, Jason Brown, Donald Thomas, Vernon Carey
God, and if Smiley stays healthy and Thomas plays at the same level he started off at last season..drool.
by Dave.Phuller on Feb 20, 2009 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thats a good chuck of change
With Longs and Smiley signing last yr and now Carey’s nice contract it will be interesting to see if they give Brown a boat load of money in FA. If we do the line will be solid for the next 5-10 years.
by jvw on Feb 20, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes a good chunk of change but with that line;
Ronnie & Ricky could run wild, Pennington would look great w/ & our defense would benefit from ample rests while our Offense is chewing up time!
by MassFinFan65 on Feb 20, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Break the bank for Brown...
and use some of the late round picks for depth and hope you can find a stud(a la Donald Thomas)
by scbrandon on Feb 20, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So worth it.
And as many have commented in previous posts, Trifecta sent a big message about loyalty, &c. Might that aid in attracting a few FA nuggets before draft time?
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by Tunaflipper on Feb 20, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i believe at this point all the guaranteed money must be accounted
for by 2012, so it works out to about 3.75m per year.
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by LeftCoastFinFan on Feb 20, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is good news can't wait to see what happens next week
But I do not think they will sign bell I just have a feeling. I don’t know why but I think if they didn’t think they could get another guy to replace him then they would have signed him by now.
here kitty kitty kitty BANG!
by bryankstro on Feb 20, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think the fact that we didn't franchise him points to us being close on a deal
it just happened with Carey, where we were close enough to signing him that the tag wasn’t needed. I have a feeling it’s the same with Bell. Just can’t see us letting him walk unless his demands are ridiculous.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 20, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great News...next step:
Ring that BELL!
by MassFinFan65 on Feb 20, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Resign Bell and Goody and land Jason Brown
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When it's me I can't forgive?"
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by Patssuck456 on Feb 20, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ditto!
My sentiments exactly man!
by MassFinFan65 on Feb 20, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cant tell for sure
But is that a pic of my boy Bruce Campbell ASH is the man.
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by Foy on Feb 20, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it is.
shop smart, shop S Mart.
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by LeftCoastFinFan on Feb 20, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Man Bruce Campbell
He cracks me up!
by MassFinFan65 on Feb 20, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Did you see the movie my name is Bruce yet I have heard about it but havent yet
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by Foy on Feb 20, 2009 6:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Me either
but haven’t heard of it either…if you get any info let me know!
by MassFinFan65 on Feb 20, 2009 6:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Found this info on IMB
This plot revolves around Bruce Campbell, who is playing himself throughout the piece being mistaken by fans for Ashley J. Williams. Due to this mistake he is dragged from his trailer park home to battle the avatar of the Chinese war diety Guan Di.
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Synopsis
My Name is Bruce is the heroic struggle of a small mining town (Gold Lick, Oregon) to rid itself of a vengeful monster. Guan-di (Jamie Peck), the Chinese god of war and protector of the dead, has been unleashed by cemetery desecrating teenagers to protect the graves of Chinese miners lost in a deadly cave-in of yesteryear.
The deadly demons mission is to eradicate all those who transgressed against the tomb (relatives included), which is virtually the entire population of Gold Lick. The inbred community has to find a solution so Jeff (Taylor Sharpe), the sole survivor of a deadly Guan-Di encounter, takes it upon himself to kidnap his idol, Bruce Campbell (Bruce Campbell), star of countless B-movie horror films, and recruit him to be their local savior.
Mortified at first, Bruce eventually goes along with Jeffs prank, convinced that its all an elaborate birthday present from his agent (Ted Raimi), and begins to enjoy the spoils of being a movie hero, including free liquor and Jeffs attractive mother, Kelly (Grace Thorsen).
But Jeffs scheme goes horribly wrong when his hero, known more for fighting directors than mythical warriors, haphazardly leads the town in battle against Guan-Di. Confronted by a monster thats not a guy in a rubber suit, and with the blood of innocents on his hands, Bruce abandons the harsh reality of Gold Lick for the sanctity of his former, artificial life.
In his ramshackle desert trailer, Bruce resumes the daily grind of genre sequels, poor housekeeping and cheap whiskey, but a gut-wrenching call from his biggest fan, Jeff – now forced to take on Guan-Di alone – prompts the actor to re-evaluate his destiny.
Against his better judgment (and the angry citizens of Gold Lick), Bruce returns to defeat Guan-Di, save Jeff, and snag his hot mother. In the climactic, mano-a-monster, Bruce tries to rise above the miserable, off-screen schmuck that he is and become a heroin real life.
Be afraid, Gold Lick be very afraid.
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by Foy on Feb 20, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the Info
Can’t go wrong with Ash.
by MassFinFan65 on Feb 20, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
As far as I hear you have to buy the movie online like at amazon etc. This kid at FYE was telling me that Bruce plays himself but a washed up version and the evil dead monsters show up thinking he is Ash but he is not thats all the info I got from the kid but Im gonna pick it up I seen some reviews and they were all good.
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by Foy on Feb 20, 2009 6:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll look for it as well!
Again, much appreciated!
by MassFinFan65 on Feb 20, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm telling you, these guys in the front office have got their shit together !!!!
Last year was AMAZING!!!! I can hardly wait to see how FA pans out, and then the draft !!
Everybody, and I mean everybody knows the Fins mean business. Bill P & Co. are no joke……This going to get interesting around here.
What's next ??
by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 20, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ohioooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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by Rzayo24 on Feb 20, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
This was a move that had to be made…I am glad to see that we finally have a front office that doesn’t let good players get away.
If we get a solid center, and add a little bit of depth at guard, hopefully, our line will be able to open up some holes and we can run the ball.
by henryp on Feb 20, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he would have ended up on the Patriots lol
by cbdolphin on Feb 20, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah like Crowder as well
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by Foy on Feb 21, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
Missed the news today, so I am very happy I got on here tonight! This is great! One major hole filled, now let’s get the rest of the deals done so we can get some FA action going…
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by Mosul_DolFan on Feb 20, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huge move!
This is a big signing, if he went elsewhere i’d begin to think our front office would be a bit panicked
Laces out!
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by BSerious72 on Feb 21, 2009 1:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great!
I’m glad to see this happen – I was starting to worry!
As I said on the earlier thread, Vernon may not be an elite player, but he’s solid and has value, letting him walk in free agency would have been a serious mistake. The Trifecta have my trust again!
by Essexfinfan on Feb 21, 2009 3:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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