Faneca gone after draft?

SteelMember · 04-20-2010, 12:05 PM

Faneca gone after draft?
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Alan Faneca | Jets Top Email

Within a breakdown of some as of yet unreported names that could be traded this week, Michael Lombardi of National Football Post included New York Jets guard Alan Faneca. Furthermore, Lombardi wrote, Faneca is "the first to go after the draft."

Faneca is on year No. 3 of a five-year, $40 million deal. In spite of Faneca's skill level, we're not sure that any team would be interested in trading for a 34-year-old O-lineman with that kind of contract; because of this, the waiving option is more likely than a trade. The other logical extension of this rumor is that the Jets are likely to draft an interior lineman or two this weekend, possibly as early as their first overall selection at No. 29. Possibilities there include Florida C/G Maurkice Pouncey and Idaho G Mike Iupati.

Dino 6 Rings · 04-20-2010, 12:09 PM

well if he's willing to take a pay cut HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!

SteelMember · 04-20-2010, 12:18 PM

I knew this could lead to the whole "for the vet minimum", but I just though it was ironic being that he left for a bigger contract. Now, it seems he may not even finish it out to get the money he thought he had coming.

To be fair though, even if he re-signed with the Steelers, the same thing could have happened. That's why I understand so many players wanting big signing bonuses. Nothing is guarenteed... except the up front money.

XxKnightxX · 04-20-2010, 12:20 PM

Either he stays goes to Arizona or, we trade for a 5th, restructure deal, retire as a grumpy steeler lol

AllD · 04-20-2010, 04:42 PM

He missed out on a ring. He can buy one at a pawn shop in Vegas with his game check.

MasterOfPuppets · 04-20-2010, 07:00 PM

yeah i'm sure he's real upset about... all he'll get is the 21 mill in guaranteed money...

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Faneca, 31, who has made the Pro Bowl in seven of his 10 seasons, is scheduled to be in New York today to sign the deal, pending a physical. The contract includes $21 million in guarantees, topping Chad Pennington's team-record $20 million in 2004. It's the biggest free-agent contract in Jets history, based on the average per year.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/fo...#ixzz0lefZoIRG

04-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#1
SteelMember Team Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,544 Member Number: 8745 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Faneca gone after draft? Faneca gone after draft? 11:29 AM ET Alan Faneca \| Jets Top Email Within a breakdown of some as of yet unreported names that could be traded this week, Michael Lombardi of National Football Post included New York Jets guard Alan Faneca. Furthermore, Lombardi wrote, Faneca is "the first to go after the draft." Faneca is on year No. 3 of a five-year, $40 million deal. In spite of Faneca's skill level, we're not sure that any team would be interested in trading for a 34-year-old O-lineman with that kind of contract; because of this, the waiving option is more likely than a trade. The other logical extension of this rumor is that the Jets are likely to draft an interior lineman or two this weekend, possibly as early as their first overall selection at No. 29. Possibilities there include Florida C/G Maurkice Pouncey and Idaho G Mike Iupati. __________________ "Before you can win a game, you have to not lose it." -- Chuck Noll

04-20-2010, 12:09 PM	#2
Dino 6 Rings Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arkansas (formerly New Jersey) Posts: 8,213 Gender: Male Member Number: 6891 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Faneca gone after draft? well if he's willing to take a pay cut HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!! __________________ SuperBowl Wins - How many does YOUR team have? Steelers 6, 49ers 5, Cowboys 5, Packers 4, Giants 4, Redskins 3, Raiders 3, Pats 3, Broncos 2, Dolphins 2, Colts 2, Ravens 2 Bears 1,Jets 1, Bucs 1, Rams 1, Chiefs 1, Saints1

04-20-2010, 12:18 PM	#3
SteelMember Team Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,544 Member Number: 8745 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Faneca gone after draft? I knew this could lead to the whole "for the vet minimum", but I just though it was ironic being that he left for a bigger contract. Now, it seems he may not even finish it out to get the money he thought he had coming. To be fair though, even if he re-signed with the Steelers, the same thing could have happened. That's why I understand so many players wanting big signing bonuses. Nothing is guarenteed... except the up front money. __________________ "Before you can win a game, you have to not lose it." -- Chuck Noll

04-20-2010, 12:20 PM	#4
XxKnightxX Team Captain Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prospect Park ,New Jersey Posts: 747 Member Number: 832 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Faneca gone after draft? Either he stays goes to Arizona or, we trade for a 5th, restructure deal, retire as a grumpy steeler lol __________________ made by steelman16

04-20-2010, 04:42 PM	#5
AllD Team Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,586 Member Number: 11931 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Faneca gone after draft? He missed out on a ring. He can buy one at a pawn shop in Vegas with his game check. __________________ ALL DEFENSE!!!

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