Jets, Alan Faneca agree to richest contract for OL | TigerFan.com

houtiger · Mar 9, 2008

Sunday, March 2, 2008

NEW YORK — The New York Jets and Pro Bowl left guard Alan Faneca agreed to terms on a five-year, $40 million contract Saturday, making the former Pittsburgh player the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.

Agent Rick Smith told The Associated Press on Saturday that the 31-year-old Faneca planned to fly to New York today, take a physical and officially sign the deal Monday.

After making nearly $4.4 million in salary and bonuses last season, Faneca got a huge deal that Smith said includes $21 million in guarantees.

A Jets spokesman declined to comment on the signing of the seven-time Pro Bowl selection, considered perhaps the league's best left guard.
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I looked, didn't see this posted. Geaux Alan!

clair · Mar 9, 2008

I don't get it. He is way old.

And there is no way he will see all of that money. He will get released in 2-3 years.

But regardless, good for him.

TigerFan23 · Mar 9, 2008

clair said: ↑

I don't get it. He is way old.

And there is no way he will see all of that money. He will get released in 2-3 years.

But regardless, good for him.
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Yeah but Offensive Linemen tend to last a long time, interestingly enough.

TigerBait3 · Mar 9, 2008

Congrats to Alan. He should but his agent something really nice.

clair · Mar 9, 2008

TigerBait3 said: ↑

Congrats to Alan. He should but his agent something really nice.
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5-8% of 40 million is nice enough. :grin:

red55 · Mar 9, 2008

clair said: ↑

I don't get it. He is way old.
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Top offensive linemen can play 15 or 16 years in the league. he has time left.