A. J Washington

A. J Washington

1. Contract Renewal

   • Not to Overpay

2. Kolville

   • General Manager
   • CEO 2005
     • playoff in 2005
       • 2006
         • Missed to Qualify
         • 8 Wins, 8 Losses
         • 2007
           • Registered 1st Playoff Win
           • Lost against indianapolis Colts
           • Next Plan: 2008
             • J is good
             • Aim at SuperBowl
               • Need a Few Acquisitions
               • Rules on Player Compensation
               • Contract too Expensive
                 • Hit Budget Ceiling
                 • Leave no room for further signup
                 • Negotiation Results
                   • Holdout during the last year
                   • Negotiation Delay
                     • Sour Team Morale
                     • Make Next Years contentious
                       • Drag Drag team along
                     • Other Guys Could be available
                       • But Quite at a Cost

3. Craig Michael (Agent)

   • The Letter
     • One Year Left on Previous Contract
     • Shows Gratitude
     • Concerns:
       • Salary Below Contribution Level
       • Value know Beforehand
       • Contract below Market Levels
       • Still Feels the Pinch of it
       • Negotiate Renewal based on future value
       • Facts to Backup Progressive growth
       • Historical Comparison
         • Manning
           • Annual Compensation: 13M
           • Signing Bonus: 35m
           • Performed marginaly better
         • Brady
           • 13m Annually
       • The Offer
         • 5 Years
         • 60M
         • 25m Signing Bonus
         • Negotiable Timing
         • The Response
           • Interest of JA and Team
           • Counter the Hall of Fame Stats
             • Other Negative Facts Available
             • He is Not on top of team ranking
           • Restate Teamwork, not Individual
           • Longterm value from Team
           • Credit to Coach
           • He is not alone
           • The Offer
             • 5 Years
             • 35m
               • 2M This year
               • 33m for the next 4 years
                 • Upfront 10m Signing Bonus
             • Its Early to start Negotiations
               • AJ Getting Exception

4. Rob Beschel (CEO 2002-05)

   • Coach: Frank Thomas
     • Ability to develop Players
     • Won 2 championships