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Cardinals Keep Warner

Ben Cook — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:46:14 +0000

The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly signed quarterback Kurt Warner to a two year contract worth $23 million.

Warner led the Cardinals to the Super Bowl last year and publicly stated that he wanted to remain with the team if he decided against retirement. However, Warner also stated that he wanted to be paid like a top tier QB which Arizona appeared unwilling to do.

After becoming a free agent, Warner visited the San Francisco 49ers and reportedly received a more lucrative offer than Arizona’s.

That offer apparently prompted the Cardinals to rework their offer to include a $15 million signing bonus and $4 million guaranteed in each year of the deal for a total guarantee of $19 million.

It’s also being reported that Warner is willing to give up $1 million per year if the Cardinals give disgruntled wide receiver Anquan Boldin the contract extension he’s seeking.

Broncos Sign Buckhalter, Arrington and Gaffney

Ben Cook — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:59:15 +0000

The Denver Broncos filled several needs in the first day of the free agent signing period, inking running backs Correll Buckhalter and J.J. Arrington and wide receiver Jabar Gaffney.

The team is also reportedly close to a deal with longtime Eagle safety, Brian Dawkins, who’s on his way to Denver to visit the team.

Buckhalter and Arrington have spent thee majority of their careers as backups, but will likely split the carries in Denver’s backfield. Gaffney, the former Patriot wideout, was inked to a 4 year $10 million deal and will give Jay Cutler another reliable target alongside Brandon Marshall and impressive rookie Eddie Royal.

The Broncos also signed former Dolphin safety Renaldo Hill and Patriots long snapper Lonie Paxton in a busy day of free agent spending.

Warner Likely Returning to Cardinals

Ben Cook — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:26:15 +0000

Two time MVP quarterback Kurt Warner reportedly told the Arizona Republic that he’s leaning towards returning to the Cardinals for another year. His agent, was a bit more certain, saying the QB “wants to play, for sure.”

While technically Warner will become a free agent on Feb 27th, he has stated several times that his preference would be to return to Arizona and the Cardinals reportedly have an offer waiting for him.

The 37 year old quarterback has resurrected his career in Phoenix the past two seasons and was in MVP contention again last year, throwing for over 4,500 yards and 30 TD. The Cardinals rode the Warner to Fitzgerald combination all the way to a 4th quarter lead in the Superbowl before Arizona’s defense surrendered the game winning touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes.

Earlier this week the NFL fined Holmes for excessive celebration after that touchdown, even though the referees, in a controversy filled final minute, did not penalize the wideout. Warner and the Cardinals’ season ended on what was ruled a fumble but appeared to be a incomplete forward pass.

Following the loss Warner was non-committal about his possible return, however, it certainly sounds like the future Hall of Famer will be back for one final season.