DMN Blog: Ware says contract offer between himself & cowboys getting closer

[Cbz40]

Checking in with DeMarcus Ware

3:28 PM Wed, Apr 29, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Todd Archer

All-Pro linebacker DeMarcus Ware was doing a photo shoot for an upcoming ad for Venom Energy drink today, and we were able to catch up with him a little bit between shots.

On his contract talks, he said they are getting "closer," and that he is not frustrated a deal hasn't been completed yet. He sounded slightly peeved over the weekend when he was asked by Brad Sham about the talks.

Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison came in with a $51 million deal with $20 million guaranteed, while Washington paid Albert Haynesworth $100 million with $41 million guaranteed.

"I feel like it's somewhere in there," Ware said. "It's not 51. It might not be 100. It's somewhere between the two. Maybe it's 94."

That drew a hearty laugh from everybody because it matches his uniform number. Maybe he can take No. 99 now that Chris Canty is gone and get closer to $100 millon.

Ware is definitely in that neighborhood, however. I said this before on the blog - he plays a more important position, is younger and is better than Haynesworth, so he should get more than $41 million and become the league's highest paid defensive player.

The question will be this - how close is he to the top quarterbacks in terms of average per year? Is it $15 million per? Is it $16 mil?

"I'm not frustrated because at the end of the day I know I can play," said Ware, who led the league with 20 sacks in 2008. "Like I say, I'm a Ferrari. The only thing I do is appreciate. It's on them to get it done."

 

[cowboyjoe]

Cowboys | Ware comments on contract talks
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:53:23 -0700

Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware said the negotiations regarding a contract extension for him are getting closer. He said he is not frustrated that a deal has not been done.

per kffl.com

 

[bluenut]

Thank God! I was wondering when something about that would surface. It sounds like Ware is optimistic about it, too. Good find.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Not frustrated that the deal has not been done?



Maybe because he knows he's about to get 50 mil guarenteed sooner or later. I think he's going to be doing alright.

 

[cowboyjoe]

Not frustrated that the deal has not been done?



Maybe because he knows he's about to get 50 mil guarenteed sooner or later. I think he's going to be doing alright.

yeah at least they were talking, because ware said the other day, dont make me mad like put me on franchise tag, something like that

so at least cowboys and ware agent are heating some things up in contract talks

 

[NeonNinja]

I don't think there is any doubt that this is getting done, just a matter of agreement on the money.

 

[Doomsay]

He probably got a boost of confidence after the draft, knowing that there was plenty of money left.

 

[5Stars]

If anyone deserves BIG money. it's Ware!

The guy is humble, the guy is stright, the guy is a freaking football player!

He's a once in a lifetime player, like so many of the other greats that come along once in awhile.

 

[cowboyjoe]

i found this too;
DeMarcus Ware-LB- Cowboys Apr. 29 - 5:04 pm et


DeMarcus Ware says he's getting "closer" to finalizing a contract extension with the Cowboys and indicated he's pleased with talks.
The deal should fall somewhere between James Harrison's $51M pact and Albert Haynesworth's "$100 million" contract. Ware is currently slated to only make $1.005 million in 2009 after leading the NFL in sacks last season.
Source: Dallas Morning News

 

[WoodysGirl]

Ware compares himself to luxury car
April 29, 2009 7:29 PM


Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware sounded a bit perturbed about his ongoing contract negotiations during a radio interview over the weekend, but he was pretty optimistic Wednesday. Dallas Morning News Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer caught up with Ware today at a photo shoot for Venom Energy drink. Knowing the Steelers recently gave linebacker James Harrison a $51 million deal with $20 million guaranteed and that Commanders defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth received $100 million with $41 million, Ware was asked what he deserved.

"I feel like it's somewhere in there," Ware said. "It's not 51. It might not be 100. It's somewhere between the two. Maybe it's 94."

He was obviously referring to his jersey number. Then Ware compared himself to a luxury car.

"I'm not frustrated because at the end of the day I know I can play," said Ware, who led the league with 20 sacks in 2008. "Like I say, I'm a Ferrari. The only thing I do is appreciate. It's on them to get it done."

You have to admire Ware's modesty in that last statement. Archer believes that Ware is definitely a better player than Haynesworth. Do you agree with him? I know Ware is younger than Haynesworth and his numbers are more eye-popping. But I'm not convinced that Ware is more valuable than Haynesworth. It's easy to point to all those sacks and give the edge to Ware, but in my mind, Haynesworth is a more disruptive player. An elite offensive tackle can handle Ware for a game. I don't think there's anyone in the league who can block Haynesworth one-on-one for an entire game. Curious to see what you guys think.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Good news. Get it done. Ware needs to be a Cowboy for life.

 

[DallasEast]

You have to admire Ware's modesty in that last statement. Archer believes that Ware is definitely a better player than Haynesworth. Do you agree with him? I know Ware is younger than Haynesworth and his numbers are more eye-popping. But I'm not convinced that Ware is more valuable than Haynesworth. It's easy to point to all those sacks and give the edge to Ware, but in my mind, Haynesworth is a more disruptive player. An elite offensive tackle can handle Ware for a game. I don't think there's anyone in the league who can block Haynesworth one-on-one for an entire game. Curious to see what you guys think.

I would pay good money to see Andre Gurode's reaction after reading that last tidbit.

 

[Apollo Creed]

Unlike a lot of our investments this guy deserves every penny.

 

[KingintheNorth]

I would pay good money to see Andre Gurode's reaction after reading that last tidbit.

Also, now that Albert got his payday I expect him to fall off a little.

 

[adamknite]

Ware compares himself to luxury car
April 29, 2009 7:29 PM


Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware sounded a bit perturbed about his ongoing contract negotiations during a radio interview over the weekend, but he was pretty optimistic Wednesday. Dallas Morning News Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer caught up with Ware today at a photo shoot for Venom Energy drink. Knowing the Steelers recently gave linebacker James Harrison a $51 million deal with $20 million guaranteed and that Commanders defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth received $100 million with $41 million, Ware was asked what he deserved.

"I feel like it's somewhere in there," Ware said. "It's not 51. It might not be 100. It's somewhere between the two. Maybe it's 94."

He was obviously referring to his jersey number. Then Ware compared himself to a luxury car.

"I'm not frustrated because at the end of the day I know I can play," said Ware, who led the league with 20 sacks in 2008. "Like I say, I'm a Ferrari. The only thing I do is appreciate. It's on them to get it done."

You have to admire Ware's modesty in that last statement. Archer believes that Ware is definitely a better player than Haynesworth. Do you agree with him? I know Ware is younger than Haynesworth and his numbers are more eye-popping. But I'm not convinced that Ware is more valuable than Haynesworth. It's easy to point to all those sacks and give the edge to Ware, but in my mind, Haynesworth is a more disruptive player. An elite offensive tackle can handle Ware for a game. I don't think there's anyone in the league who can block Haynesworth one-on-one for an entire game. Curious to see what you guys think.

Ware > Haynesworth

Ware had 12 more sacks, 33 more tackles, and 3 more forced fumbles

There were 8 games were Haynesworth didn't get 1 sack last year, as opposed to 2 by Ware. There were only 2 games where Ware got 3 tackles or less, 6 for Haynesworth.

The closest LBer to Ware's sack total was Porter and he was 2.5 sacks away. Kevin Williams for the Vikings, had 9 more tackles and the same amount of sacks as Haynesworth. Jay Ratliff had the same amount of tackles and 1 less sack.

Haynesworth got half his sacks in two games against Jacksonville and Minnesota. He had a stretch where 7 of 10 games he didn't have one sack.

Haynesworth also hasn't played a complete season yet. He's missed 2 or more games every year he's been in the league.

 

[fan62]

Ware compares himself to luxury car

April 29, 2009 7:29 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

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Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware sounded a bit perturbed about his ongoing contract negotiations during a radio interview over the weekend, but he was pretty optimistic Wednesday. Dallas Morning News Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer caught up with Ware today at a photo shoot for Venom Energy drink. Knowing the Steelers recently gave linebacker James Harrison a $51 million deal with $20 million guaranteed and that Commanders defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth received $100 million with $41 million, Ware was asked what he deserved.

"I feel like it's somewhere in there," Ware said. "It's not 51. It might not be 100. It's somewhere between the two. Maybe it's 94."
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He was obviously referring to his jersey number. Then Ware compared himself to a luxury car.

"I'm not frustrated because at the end of the day I know I can play," said Ware, who led the league with 20 sacks in 2008. "Like I say, I'm a Ferrari. The only thing I do is appreciate. It's on them to get it done."
​

You have to admire Ware's modesty in that last statement. Archer believes that Ware is definitely a better player than Haynesworth. Do you agree with him? I know Ware is younger than Haynesworth and his numbers are more eye-popping. But I'm not convinced that Ware is more valuable than Haynesworth. It's easy to point to all those sacks and give the edge to Ware, but in my mind, Haynesworth is a more disruptive player. An elite offensive tackle can handle Ware for a game. I don't think there's anyone in the league who can block Haynesworth one-on-one for an entire game. Curious to see what you think.

 

[WoodysGirl]

STAR-TELEGRAM/MAX FAULKNER/MAX FAULKNER
Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has a laugh as Yvonne Coan puts makeup on his head at his photo shoot for Venom Energy drink at the Elevate Group office building/studio Wednesday in Dallas. Ware is still waiting on a contract extension.

 

[Displaced Cowboy]

Hey Matt, I think Haynesworth has a track record of being a dog and the fact that he just got paid major coin makes me think he's gonna be a major flop.

Ware is a vastly superior player to haynesworth and a much smarter investment.

 

[Dallas]

Mosley is a BS hack now. There is no WAY Haynesworth is better that D-WARE.

Don't get me wrong, Haynesworth is a force. I am not taking anything away from him, but to say that he is better than D-WARE is just pure ESPN BS.

Who would take Haynesworth over the best pass rusher in the league right now? Anyone?


FYI

Why not do your own work Mosley besides cruising the DMN and picking off blog posts.


Moron.

 

[Hypnotoad]

Don't get me wrong, Haynesworth is a force. I am not taking anything away from him, but to say that he is better than D-WARE is just pure ESPN BS.

Somewhere between the media hype and idiot raving over haynesworth ''the best available free agent'' suddenly became ''the best defensive player in the league.''