<ESPN> Texans exchange contract proposals with Bush agent

We gotta get Bush.

 

Come on, isnt this where someone says something about Vince and then quotes that redneck air conditioner comedian to "Signemup" or whatever the eff that guy says?

 

i got no idea what ur talkin about

 

TEXANZ SHO WOOD BE A BUNCHA LILLIEPICKIN QUEERZ IF'N IF VINSENT YUNG AINT NUMBUR WUN PICK.

 

quoting Arsenio Hall on the Dave Chapelle Show: "Damn, this some good ass cheese, hey man how come you didnt tell me this cheese was so good"?

 

Looks like you're the one that's bringing Vince up actually. You ever get tired of talking about the guy?

 

The updated article now says they had contract discussion with both Bush and Mario's people. That's exactly what they should be doing in order to keep the asking prices reasonable from both parties.

 

Yeah the updated one is a little more concise.

It obvious what the Texans are trying to do - they want Bush but will not hessitate to take Williams. So it is in Bush's best interest not to dare the texans - if Bush is wise, he should expect to take $25M max...which is what I believe to be the ceiling the Texans want to go as far as Bush is concerned.

Now if Mario's team come back and are say that they are willing to take lets say $23M, that could throw a monkey wrench in the whole deal.

IMHO, I believe the Texans have the leverage here for a number of reasons. Bush has the most to lose and the sooner he realizes this the better for him. According to the reports and rumours we have heard so far, no other team in the NFL is that crazy about Bush to hotly want to move up to number one. For all the Barry Sanders, Sayers and Fault talk, Bush should realize that that has not made him that desirable at the #1 spot by other teams - but of course they would love to have him at 2, 3, 4, or further.

The clock is officially counting down on Team Bush.

 

LOL don't you mean "Get er Done"

 

LMFAO.

 

"they want Bush but will not hessitate to take Williams" Is that why they are negotiating with Bush first? And all source indicated the Texans want Bush.

"Now if Mario's team come back and are say that they are willing to take lets say $23M, that could throw a monkey wrench in the whole deal." I'm pretty sure Mario would settle for 23M now, considering he isn't even projected to be #1. Yet it hasn't changed the Texans desire for Bush.

"no other team in the NFL is that crazy about Bush to hotly want to move up to number one." Do you have the same sources as Rocket River?

 

Not really...I have my fingers crossed that VY goes #4

 

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3811379.html

April 22, 2006, 1:30AM
NFL
Bush, Texans try to hash out a deal
Team negotiator, USC star's agent exchange ideas

By JOHN MCCLAIN
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

One week before the NFL draft, the Texans intensified negotiations with running back Reggie Bush in an attempt to get the Heisman Trophy winner from Southern California signed in time to make him the first overall pick.

Vice president of football administration Dan Ferens, who handles negotiations, exchanged contract proposals with agent Joel Segal. There are expected to continue negotiations as the Texans try to sign Bush before the draft.

Although no one in the organization will admit it publicly, owner Bob McNair prefers the top pick to be signed by the time commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces the Texans' selection at 11 a.m. on April 29.

Neither side would comment Friday on the negotiations.

The primary issue will be guaranteed money. Quarterback Alex Smith, taken first by San Francisco last year, received $24 million in guaranteed money. Segal is expected to argue that Bush deserves more because players almost always get an increase from the previous year.

How much more could be a sticking point. The Texans, known for overpaying players, will argue that Bush is a running back and doesn't deserve a huge increase over what a quarterback was paid the previous year.

The Texans also are interested in North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams. He's the best defensive player in the draft. Ferens has been in contact with Ben Dogra, who represents Williams.

john.mcclain@chron.com

 

I actually met Dan Ferens at a Texans Internship seminar this morning. He joked around saying he was open to any suggestions we may have for him.

Someone asked a question about the rookie pool and he kind of slipped up saying "when we draft Bush" and then quickly said "or whoever we decide to draft." Pretty nice guy, obviously knows a ton of information.

 

Nice.

 

I really wanted to ask him more about the draft but since the seminar was mainly for academic reasons, I didn't want to go off on another tangent. But he did seem like he was expecting a couple questions or comments regarding the draft.

All I know is if Reggie does get $30M or anywhere near that, it is gonna be a big hit on the rookie pool.

 

Thanks

I like when these things get leaked. It stirs the pot.