Dansby to phins

[diehard2294]

As per NfL network no surprise 5 yrs 43 million 23 guaranteed

 

[casmith07]

Nope, no surprise there. Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald had this to say on his Twitter page.

Here's the numbers, folks: Source says it will be five years, 43 million with 22 guaranteed, making him the highest paid LB in the league.
10 minutes ago via TweetDeck

 

[yesfan]

Karlos Dansby agrees to deal with Miami Dolphins by Sports 620 KTAR (March 5th, 2010 @ 4:50pm)

Sports 620 KTAR's John Gambadoro reports Dansby has agreed to a five-year deal with the Dolphins.

Dansby is expected to make $27 million over the first three years, $9 million per season.

For the entire five years Dansby will receive $43 million, $22 guaranteed, reports Steve Wyche of the NFL Network.

It was reported earlier in the day the Arizona Cardinals would make a strong push to keep Dansby.

Dansby had said late Thursday evening to The Washington Post the only trip he had scheduled was to Miami.

The linebacker was franchise tagged by the Cardinals the past two seasons and therefore was able to become an unrestricted free agent this season.

 

[Romo2Dez4six]

like this better than NY or Wash

 

[Picksix]

Glad he didn't up in NY.

 

[casmith07]

Glad he didn't up in NY.

All would be right in the world if the Giants break the bank for Antrel Rolle. I'm more afraid of the rookie safety class than a guy who posted much of his success against the NFC West.

 

[diehard2294]

A lot of guaranteed money, Cards taking a big hit today

 

[Teague31]

highest paid LB in the league? what a joke.

 

[This is Our Year]

Man I'd hate to be a Cards fan today, wow! Boldin, Rolle, and Dansby that's a rough day for a fan.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Updated: March 5, 2010, 10:39 PM ET
Source: Dolphins sign Dansby

ESPN.com news services

MIAMI -- The Miami Dolphins released two linebackers Friday and successfully courted a third, Karlos Dansby.
One of big prizes on this year's market, Dansby reached an agreement with Miami on a five-year deal after visiting the Dolphins in the opening hours of NFL free agency, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Dansby's contract is worth $43 million with $22 million guaranteed, according to the source, which makes him one of the highest paid inside linebackers in the game.
The Dolphins terminated the contracts of disgruntled outside linebacker Joey Porter, inside linebacker Akin Ayodele and free safety Gibril Wilson.

Dansby became an unrestricted free agent after six seasons with Arizona. He played inside linebacker last season for the NFC West champions and can also play outside linebacker.

Porter, a four-time Pro Bowler chosen in January to the NFL's All-Decade team, was released last month but reverted to the Miami roster because of a salary cap technicality. He had campaigned to be released while complaining about his reduced role last season and his relationship with coach Tony Sparano.

Wilson was a flop in his only season with the Dolphins. He received $8 million guaranteed when he signed a year ago.
Ayodele was a two-year starter at inside linebacker, but Dansby offers more big-play ability. The former Cardinals star has 25½ career sacks, 10 interceptions, 12 fumbles forced and nine fumbles recovered.

A second-round draft pick by Arizona in 2004, Dansby has started since his rookie season. He made one of the most memorable plays in this year's playoffs, returning Aaron Rodgers' fumble 17 yards for a touchdown to give the Cardinals a 51-45 overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers.

As Friday's moves made clear, the Bill Parcells regime is eager to improve a defense that last year gave up a franchise-record 140 points in the fourth quarter, most in the NFL. In the final three games, desperate to stay in the playoff race, the Dolphins fell behind 24-6, 27-0 and 27-10.

Miami fired defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni in January and replaced him with Mike Nolan.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4969924

 

[Sarge]

Man I'd hate to be a Cards fan today, wow! Boldin, Rolle, and Dansby that's a rough day for a fan.

That team is offically done.

 

[Woods]

Maybe the Cards are thinking that they might as well re-tool with Warner retiring?

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Man I'd hate to be a Cards fan today, wow! Boldin, Rolle, and Dansby that's a rough day for a fan.

The Dynasty is over.

:laugh2:

 

[Sandman52]

Maybe the Cards are thinking that they might as well re-tool with Warner retiring?

Exactly. Leinart wasn't winning with that team. We'll see how good Wisenhunt and Grimm are with this rebuild.

 

[Bluestang]

Maybe the Cards are thinking that they might as well re-tool with Warner retiring?

I think they are being realistic with their goals for this upcoming season. Without Warner they are not a suber-bowl contender but can maybe achieve a winning season or break even.

Once Warner decided to step away that front office knew what that meant so it was time to save some money. Sucks for guys like Dockett and Fitz but they knew Warner was gonna leave soon.

 

[alancdc]

like this better than NY or Wash

Amen. Warner, Bolden and Dansby gone....AZ is going to struggle next year even in that division.

 

[Big Country]

like this better than NY or Wash

 

[punit328]

since Dansby didnt go to NY, they will be in the Rolando Mcclain sweepstakes and probably take him