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Here's why: The Cardinals have offered to make Fitzgerald the highest-paid receiver in the league as well as the highest-paid player in team history. The deal they are offering, according to a team source, would make him the third highest-paid, non-quarterback in the league.

So far, Fitzgerald and agent Eugene Parker have balked at the deal, which is leading to the showdown Friday. The Cardinals have offered Fitzgerald $25 million in guaranteed money, but he wants more than the $32.5 million in guarantees that Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson got last year. But that guaranteed money was paid on a six-year deal. Parker wants more on a four-year deal.

Offering $25 million on four years is not being cheap. How about more like being unrealistic on the part of the player? Is Fitzgerald worth that money? Of course he isn't. But who is? In the current NFL climate, where journeymen free agents will get paid, Fitzgerald deserves a new deal -- just not the outrageous numbers he's seeking.





I doubt the eagles would pay him that kind of money.

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bigboy

For a WR they wont but the way Banner has the cap under control and the neclues of the team in tact it is very doable.

Howard Eskin said that if the Eagles land Samuel look for them to deal Lito and 2 and a 5 for him, that could happen.

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Professor

i would love for that to happen

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ball in the baskett

Yea but samuels is very pricey.

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bigboy

He is but we have the money.

Look at the big picture. Right now we have enough to make that happen (sign Samuel) and STILL have space to do a deal for Fitz. Will it happen? You got me, but it could. You have Spikes, Howard and LJ that you could get rid of if need be. Also next year you would have Runyan, Thomas, the 3 I just named and maybe McNabb off of the cap....the money is there.

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