Can Titans get a deal done
The Tennessee Titans started contract negotiations with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth in hopes of retaining him for the long term future. The question is can they get it done.
Haynesworth had an excellent season for the Titans as he was dominant all year. In 14 games this year Haynesworth recorded eight and a half sacks, with 51 tackles, and three forced fumbles.
Haynesworth was franchise tagged by the Titans in the offseason preceeding the 2008 season. Due to Haynesworth performance escaltors were triggered that allows him to become a free agent after this season.
So, if the Titans are going to keep Haynesworth they are going to have to shell out a lot of money to keep him. The question is going to be are they willing to pay that kind of a price tag.
What it is going to cost the Titans will be most likely $30 million in signing bonus, and $20 million in base salary.
The Titans might be reluctant to pay that type of money, because of his backup’s perfromance.
In a huge game agaisnt the Pittsburgh Steelers, for homefield advantage, Jason Jones recorded three and a half sacks, which is astounding even for a defensive end.
Eventhough Haynesworth is a game changing defensive tackle it much wore sensible for the Titans to go with Jones, so that they can use the money to lockup other players. Especially, since Jones is a rookie, and has three years left on his initial rookie contract.