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KCL
07-31-2010, 11:32 AM
http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story/09000d5d819655fb/article/berry-signs-sixyear-60m-deal-with-chiefs-sets-safety-record?module=HP_headlines

Berry signs six-year, $60M deal with Chiefs, sets safety record



After being told safety Eric Berry had tweeted about coming to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs, coach Todd Haley's only comment Friday afternoon was that he hoped it was true.

Typically, the Chiefs never announce signings or even confirm that they've agreed to a deal until the player has passed his physical. That came Friday night, although the team didn't reveal terms.


NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora cited a league source in reporting that Berry's deal is for six years and $60 million, with $34 million guaranteed. That would make him the highest-paid safety in league history.

Berry, the fifth overall pick in the 2010 draft, wasn't at the Chiefs' first practice at their new facility in St. Joseph, Mo., but he said on his Twitter account that he soon would be.

"Bout to head to St. Joe!!! Aka the deals done," he tweeted.

Messages to Berry's agent by The Associated Press weren't immediately returned, and the Chiefs refused to comment.

The defensive secondary was one of the weakest areas on one of the weakest defenses in the NFL last year, a big reason that Kansas City finished 4-12 and gave up big plays almost every game.
Northman
07-31-2010, 11:39 AM
Holy crap.
KCL
07-31-2010, 11:42 AM
Holy crap.

:lol: I know...hope that money shows on the field.
dogfish
07-31-2010, 03:55 PM
he's a hell of a prospect, and i'm severely pissed off that the stinkin' chefs drafted him :mad:, but it's just insane that he gets a bigger deal than polamalu or ed reed before he even sets foot on an NFL field for real. . . that's just nuts, and it needs fixed in the worst way. . . .
Ravage!!!
07-31-2010, 05:40 PM
huh.. yet...... the reason we don't sign a QB to a long-term deal is the CBA. Yet, the rookies all seem to be doing just fine with the up and coming change. Weird.
KCL
07-31-2010, 06:07 PM
I agree with you dog about the amount of money these rookies get signed for.
I don't know anything about the kid as I don't follow college ball all that close.

BTW-I'm happy you're pissed that KC signed him....guess that tells me something
about him...:lol:
EMB6903
07-31-2010, 08:26 PM
he's a hell of a prospect, and i'm severely pissed off that the stinkin' chefs drafted him :mad:, but it's just insane that he gets a bigger deal than polamalu or ed reed before he even sets foot on an NFL field for real. . . that's just nuts, and it needs fixed in the worst way. . . .

Ya thats too bad Denver has to deal with playing against Berry twice a year, this kid is going to be special. IMO the best player in this draft.

But 34 mil guarenteed? woooweee
Bosco
08-03-2010, 02:45 AM
For $34 mil guaranteed he'll need to be a borderline HoF'er to make that deal worth it.
Edmonton Bronco Fan
08-03-2010, 11:48 AM
Wow, I like Berry but that's a pretty insane contract. He definitely has the potential to live up to the dollar amount though.

At least I have somewhat of a reason to watch Chief games on Sunday Ticket now.
Nomad
08-03-2010, 12:31 PM
KCL, the Chiefs should have one hell of a defense when they all gel together. You should be really happy with Berry and Thank goodness they got rid of Jared Allen:D:aetsch:
KCL
08-03-2010, 03:10 PM
KCL, the Chiefs should have one hell of a defense when they all gel together. You should be really happy with Berry and Thank goodness they got rid of Jared Allen:D:aetsch:

Don't mention Allen...:tsk:

Hopefully Derrick Johnson can pick up where he left off last season...;)
dogfish
08-03-2010, 06:20 PM
Don't mention Allen...:tsk:

Hopefully Derrick Johnson can pick up where he left off last season...;)

why is it that the chefs and faders stiffs always manage to come up with the one or two good games of their otherwise crappy careers against the broncos??


:mad::lol:
KCL
08-03-2010, 08:04 PM
why is it that the chefs and faders stiffs always manage to come up with the one or two good games of their otherwise crappy careers against the broncos??


:mad::lol:

You mean like those 2 picks that Johnson returned for TDs? :lol:
Hopefully he will be as good in all the games as he was in that one.
Nomad
08-03-2010, 08:12 PM
You mean like those 2 picks that Johnson returned for TDs? :lol:
Hopefully he will be as good in all the games as he was in that one.

You should be excited about the run game for you guys this year. Jones and Charles should be a kick butt pair.

With the new coaching changes and if the Wies/Crommel are as good as in NE,Chiefs might be a team to reckon with.
KCL
08-03-2010, 08:15 PM
You should be excited about the run game for you guys this year. Jones and Charles should be a kick butt pair.

With the new coaching changes and if the Wies/Crommel are as good as in NE,Chiefs might be a team to reckon with.

I am looking forward to it...:beer:

I was glad to see Charles finally get his chance after watching him when he did get to carry the ball when LJ was the starter...I was always yelling for Haley to get rid of LJ...He finally listened to me...:lol:
Nomad
08-03-2010, 08:18 PM
I am looking forward to it...:beer:

I was glad to see Charles finally get his chance after watching him when he did get to carry the ball when LJ was the starter...I was always yelling for Haley to bench LJ...He finally listened to me...:lol:

Did he turn to the tv with his head hung low saying "yes, ma'am".:D