ballpeen Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcnorth/0-3-16...draft-pick.html Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with rookie cornerback Don Carey Tuesday, the AFC North blog has learned. Carey, who was taken in the sixth round, was a four-year starter for Norfolk State. He recorded 10 interceptions in 44 career games. Cleveland's rookies will report to training camp on July 24. The veterans will report on July 31 and begin practicing Aug. 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Fan Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 His hometown is very proud. I hope he can contribute. Great kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 His hometown is very proud. I hope he can contribute. Great kid. I think he makes the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sez.EJ Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I just like that we are getting guys signed earlier than we ever have in the past. I am not just talking about Phil either. Seems like the browns always waited until camp opened to get things done. I like this much better, that way if you do hit some snags, your not up against the wall to where it hurts the player and the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaygroundLegend Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 A four year contract is pretty long for a 6th rounder dont ya think? I guess they think pretty highly of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It's all about bonus money...as to the length....the longer the better as far as the team is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aloysius Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 A four year contract is pretty long for a 6th rounder dont ya think? It's standard Patriots practice to ink late rounders to four year deals. And it's not exclusively a Belichick custom; Phil Savage did the same thing with Hubbard, Rubin, and Hall last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffer X Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I'm a big Carey guy, can't wait to see him in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KardiacKid26 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hopefully he contributes this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It would not suprise me if he takes over as a starter, Carey is highly intelligent and can flat out play ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieDawg Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It would not suprise me if he takes over as a starter, Carey is highly intelligent and can flat out play ball. At whose expense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Fan Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It would not suprise me if he takes over as a starter, Carey is highly intelligent and can flat out play ball. That would be cool, but highly unlikely. It would do Don a whole lotta good to watch Abe Elam very closely in camp & practice (and maybe hit the gym). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YtownBrownsBacker Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 A four year contract is pretty long for a 6th rounder dont ya think? I guess they think pretty highly of him Length of the contract doesn't mean a thing in the NFL. It's only about how much is guaranteed. They could sign him for 20 years and cut him tomorrow and only be obligated to pay the signing bonus because most 2nd day draft picks sign contracts that hinge on them making the final roster, year after year. If they don't make the team, the contract is null and void. For the player, it sucks because he is only paid his signing bonus and must make the team. For the team, it is great. They are only obligated to pay if he makes the team. But, to answer your question, 4 years is basically normal for 2nd day picks because the team has the upper hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aloysius Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YtownBrownsBacker Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It would not suprise me if he takes over as a starter, Carey is highly intelligent and can flat out play ball. First he has to make the team. It's a long way from Norfolk State to the NFL. The Browns have a lot of nice looking young DBs but most, like Carey, will need seasoning and mentoring. We'll see what happens when the pads go on and he has to defend top notch receivers every down and how he and the others handle complex NFL defenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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