mookie3127 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 with all the buzz about Turner, I didn't see this posted. the deal is kind of sickening considering what we just paid for the Titan's back up.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3274091Titans reach agreement with tight end CrumplerBy John ClaytonESPN.comA late push by the Tennessee Titans was able to give Vince Young a big target, tight end Alge Crumpler, to help him be more efficient at quarterback.HashmarksESPN.com's Matt Mosley, Mike Sando and Pat Yasinskas are following the NFL free-agency frenzy and sharing their thoughts. Get the latest news from the always updated Hashmarks.Crumpler agreed to a two-year deal that he plans to sign on Monday in Nashville, according to a source close to the situation.According to the Nashville Tennessean, the deal will be worth $5 million and includes a $1 million signing bonus.In the final two days, Crumpler was talking to the Titans and the Seattle Seahawks, but Crumpler liked two things about the Titans. He thought Young mirrored some of the positive things he saw from Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. For Vick, Crumpler was a big target who could get open when Vick scrambled, and the tight end could offer the same target for Young.Secondly, his wife liked what she saw of Nashville and how it would be a nice fit for their family.Originally, Crumpler was thinking about signing with an NFC South team and having a chance to play the Falcons twice a year. Some of those teams weren't as aggressive in making him offers because they had concerns about his knees, though. The Titans didn't have such concerns and locked him up to a two-year contract Sunday evening.John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan since 1968 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 At least Alge doesn't have to stray far from home. I wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Only a two-year deal? Hmmm....Sounds like they're concerned with his durability. Just like the two-year deals we gave to Joey and Leftwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan since 1968 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 He was always one of my favorites. In addition to his play, I'll miss hearing him referred to as Al-jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINIK4L Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Good luck Alge. I guess they figured if he could make one overrated QB look good maybe he can do the same for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan since 1968 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Statick (3/3/2008)Only a two-year deal? Hmmm....Sounds like they're concerned with his durability. Just like the two-year deals we gave to Joey and Leftwich.I'm afraid he isn't a good bet with his knees. It would be nice to see Alge retire soon enough so that he can have a relatively painfree retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.