Jungletiger Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 By Mike CoppingerNFL.comPublished: Aug. 20, 2014 at 05:50 p.m.Updated: Aug. 20, 2014 at 09:34 p.m. The Cincinnati Bengals continue to lock up their best players ahead of the 2014 season. This time, they took care of the defense, securing the services of Vontaze Burfict. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports it's a four-year, $20.05 million contract for the Pro Bowl outside linebacker, per a source involved in the process.The deal includes $19 million in base salary and a $7 million signing bonus, plus incentives for future Pro Bowl appearances. Burfict will make $6.9 million combined in a signing bonus and roster bonus this season, plus another roster bonus worth $2.15 million due next March, bringing his total income to $9.75 million by spring (there's $700,000 left over from his rookie deal).It's a real bargain for a player who is a budding star. Burfict plays in a 4-3 defense, but lesser players like the Jags' Paul Posluszny and the Rams' James Laurinaitis (who play middle linebacker) earn far more money annually.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000381250/article/vontaze-burfict-bengals-reach-longterm-extension?campaign=Facebook_atl_coppinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMad Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It will be interesting to see how he handles himself now that he has got paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 They'll have no money left for Green, the real best player they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungletiger Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 He should keep his nose clean, as for Green, his money train will roll in, when was the last time the ol miser didn't have the money? He just doesn't like spending it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesteelhurtin Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 He should keep his nose clean, as for Green, his money train will roll in, when was the last time the ol miser didn't have the money? He just doesn't like spending it.with the TV money going up next year he will get his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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