Post by lazarus on Apr 3, 2005 16:01:16 GMT -5
Posted on Sun, Apr. 03, 2005
R E L A T E D C O N T E N T
Patrick Surtain
DOLPHINS NOTEBOOK
A deal for Surtain near
BY JASON COLE
jcole@herald.com
A deal between the Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs involving Patrick Surtain might be only a week away, a source close to the situation indicated Saturday.
While the Chiefs have been low-balling the Dolphins by offering only a fourth-round pick the past two weeks, Kansas City president Carl Peterson is expected to budge at some point.
In February, Peterson confirmed he had talks with agent Gary Uberstine about a contract extension for Surtain. The sides have agreed to a deal that includes a signing bonus in excess of $12 million, a source said.
The problem is that Peterson has tried to get Surtain on the cheap in terms of the trade, figuring the Dolphins would have to trade him because of salary cap reasons. Peterson acknowledged the Dolphins were looking for at least a second-round pick for Surtain.
This week, coach Nick Saban said he wouldn't compromise his asking price for Surtain. While the salary cap situation is some leverage for the Chiefs, people within the Chiefs organization don't like the other options available in the draft or free agency to upgrade their secondary.
''[The Chiefs] aren't going to get anything close to as good as this kid at No. 15,'' a source said, referring to the Chiefs' first-round pick. ``If they really want to take advantage of the opportunity, they have to trade for Surtain.''
In free agency, the Chiefs have expressed interest in former New England standout cornerback Ty Law, but Law is not expected to have screws removed from his left ankle until May.
An additional problem for the Chiefs is that they traded their original third-round pick for this season last year. Kansas City did receive a compensatory pick at the end of the third round last month for players they lost in free agency last year.
However, compensatory picks can't be traded. If the Chiefs are going to make a deal, they must give up at least a second-round pick this year.
EDWARDS AGREES
R E L A T E D C O N T E N T
Patrick Surtain
DOLPHINS NOTEBOOK
A deal for Surtain near
BY JASON COLE
jcole@herald.com
A deal between the Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs involving Patrick Surtain might be only a week away, a source close to the situation indicated Saturday.
While the Chiefs have been low-balling the Dolphins by offering only a fourth-round pick the past two weeks, Kansas City president Carl Peterson is expected to budge at some point.
In February, Peterson confirmed he had talks with agent Gary Uberstine about a contract extension for Surtain. The sides have agreed to a deal that includes a signing bonus in excess of $12 million, a source said.
The problem is that Peterson has tried to get Surtain on the cheap in terms of the trade, figuring the Dolphins would have to trade him because of salary cap reasons. Peterson acknowledged the Dolphins were looking for at least a second-round pick for Surtain.
This week, coach Nick Saban said he wouldn't compromise his asking price for Surtain. While the salary cap situation is some leverage for the Chiefs, people within the Chiefs organization don't like the other options available in the draft or free agency to upgrade their secondary.
''[The Chiefs] aren't going to get anything close to as good as this kid at No. 15,'' a source said, referring to the Chiefs' first-round pick. ``If they really want to take advantage of the opportunity, they have to trade for Surtain.''
In free agency, the Chiefs have expressed interest in former New England standout cornerback Ty Law, but Law is not expected to have screws removed from his left ankle until May.
An additional problem for the Chiefs is that they traded their original third-round pick for this season last year. Kansas City did receive a compensatory pick at the end of the third round last month for players they lost in free agency last year.
However, compensatory picks can't be traded. If the Chiefs are going to make a deal, they must give up at least a second-round pick this year.
EDWARDS AGREES
