Commanders | Team made an overture to Ayodele

[Gryphon]

Commanders | Team made an overture to Ayodele
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:54:32 -0800

The Washington Post reports the Washington Commanders made an overture to LB Akin Ayodele before he signed with the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[felix360]

Commanders | Team made an overture to Ayodele
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:54:32 -0800

The Washington Post reports the Washington Commanders made an overture to LB Akin Ayodele before he signed with the Dallas Cowboys.

How much?

 

[Gryphon]

How much?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/13/AR2006031300558.html

Commanders Notes: The Commanders have begun converting about $13.5 million in total roster bonuses due to players in 2006 into signing bonuses, which will clear about $10 million in total cap space. Linebacker Marcus Washington, for instance, agreed to convert $3.4 million in roster bonuses and base salary into a signing bonus, which is then prorated to save the team $2.5 million in cap space this year, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. . . . Gibbs conceded the team needs help at linebacker after the departure of LaVar Arrington, but the best of a thin free agent class has already signed elsewhere with little interest from Washington. The Commanders did make an overture to linebacker Akin Ayodele, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, but he signed with Dallas yesterday.. . . Gibbs said Williams contacted free agent safety Ryan Clark, a starter in 2005, yesterday and did not rule out re-signing him. . . . The Commanders re-signed free agent linebacker Khary Campbell.

 

[Cbz40]

Kffl Commanders | Team made an overture to Ayodele
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:54:32 -0800

The Washington Post reports the Washington Commanders made an overture to LB Akin Ayodele before he signed with the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[SupermanXx]

what the hell's an "overture"

 

[apickmans]

what the hell's an "overture"

it means the Commanders made him a offer.

 

[Cbz40]

Beats me what an overture is used in this context????

I'm assuming. they wanted a visit from him.

 

[felix360]

sorry repost http://dallascowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50361

 

[Rush 2112]

Someone ask for an overture?

"And the meek shall inherit the earth."

We've taken care of everything
The words you hear the songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes
It's one for all and all for one
We work together common sons
Never need to wonder how or why

We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls

Look around this world we made
Equality our stock in trade
Come and join the Brotherhood of Man
Oh what a nice contented world
Let the banners be unfurled
Hold the Red Star proudly high in hand

We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls.
We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls.

What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
It's got wires that vibrate and give music
What can this thing be that I found?

See how it sings like a sad heart
And joyously screams out its pain
Sounds that build high like a mountain
Or notes that fall gently like rain

I can't wait to share this new wonder
The people will all see its light
Let them all make their own music
The Priests praise my name on this night

I know it's most unusual
To come before you so
But I've found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know

Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you

Yes, we know it's nothing new
It's just a waste of time
We have no need for ancient ways
The world is doing fine

Another toy will help destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the plan

I can't believe you're saying
These things just can't be true
Our world could use this beauty
Just think what we might do

Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you

Don't annoy us further
We have our work to do
Just think about the average
What use have they for you?

Another toy will help destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the plan

I wandered home though the silent streets
And fell into a fitful sleep
Escape to realms beyond the night
Dream can't you show me the light?

I stand atop a spiral stair
An oracle confronts me there
He leads me on light years away
Through astral nights, galactic days

I see the works of gifted hands
That grace this strange and wondrous land
I see the hand of man arise
With hungry mind and open eyes

They left the planet long ago
The elder race still learn and grow
Their power grows with purpose strong
To claim the home where they belong
Home, to tear the Temples down...
Home, to change..

The sleep is still in my eyes
The dream is still in my head
I heave a sigh and sadly smile
And lie a while in bed
I wish that it might come to pass
Not fade like all my dreams

Just think of what my life might be
In a world like I have seen
I don't think I can carry on
Carry on this cold and empty life
Oh...noo!

My spirits are low in the depths of despair
My lifeblood spills over..

VII. Grand Finale
Music by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart

Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
We have assumed control.
We have assumed control.
We have assumed control.

 

[DallasKen]

o·ver·ture Pronunciation (vr-chr)
n.
1. Music
a. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
b. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
2. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.
3. An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action or open a relationship.

tr.v. o·ver·tured, o·ver·tur·ing, o·ver·tures
1. To present as an introduction or proposal.
2. To present or make an offer or proposal to.

 

[kingwhicker]

They probably have a form letter that they send out to every UFA in the league offering a six year 30 million contract.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

what the hell's an "overture"

It is when the deadskins makes an offer that brings them "over" the current salary cap.

Due to all their prior signing, the offer would be an overture!

 

[jman]

o·ver·ture Pronunciation (vr-chr)
n.
1. Music
a. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
b. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
2. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.
3. An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action or open a relationship.

tr.v. o·ver·tured, o·ver·tur·ing, o·ver·tures
1. To present as an introduction or proposal.
2. To present or make an offer or proposal to.

Yeah, I tried that with a stripper one time...LOL

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Just a gut feeling but I think he'll have the same kind of impact like Anthony Henry did last year.

 

[dbair1967]

They probably have a form letter that they send out to every UFA in the league offering a six year 30 million contract.

here's the form-

From the desk of Dan Snyder:

Dear prospective free agent, please take a moment to answer this questionnaire:

1) are you considered overrated?

2) if yes, please sign below accepting your 6yr, 30 million dollar contract with a minimum of 10 million guaranteed

3) if no, please contact us as we have even more money to offer

 

[SkinsandTerps]

here's the form-

From the desk of Dan Snyder:

Dear prospective free agent, please take a moment to answer this questionnaire:

1) are you considered overrated?

2) if yes, please sign below accepting your 6yr, 30 million dollar contract with a minimum of 10 million guaranteed

3) if no, please contact us as we have even more money to offer

haha, that funny, fair enough. We shall see though.

 

[Pooz]

The foreskins can make all the overtures they want. See you in hell. Last year they got lucky and this year they still won't do anything with their All star team. All star teams always suck.

 

[Monte51Coleman]

If Gregg Williams had really wanted him Snyder would have gotten him.

 

[Cowboys&Caps]

let me guess the offer they made

6 years 30 million

 

[dmq]

Overture, curtains, lights,
This is it, the night of nights
No more rehearsing and nursing a part
We know every part by heart
Overture, curtains, lights
This is it, you'll hit the heights
And oh what heights we'll hit
On with the show this is it

Tonight what heights we'll hit
On with the show this is it