hwaii50

Bucs fans --- we just got a little better. Carter brings leadership, experience and class to that front four (or eight). Look no further than his decision to turn down more money and put his family and heart first. He will not "set the world on fire" in terms of stats but will bring a ton of intangibles and mentorship to a very young D-line. And with Coyer's penchant for rotating the lineman he can bring some size and experience to the interior of this defense. Props to Gruden and Allen.

6:46am, March 18, 2008

Horse

Okay pewterreportjf, fine, I agree this signing helps a little bit; however, what comes from signing older DL comes a greater chance of injuries.
Regardlees, I am convinced that we should draft a pass rusher in Round 1 or 2.
Go Bucs

9:52am, March 18, 2008

bveghte

Horse, Carter is the one of the least-injured DL in the entire NFL. He rarely misses time, so that's not a concern.

I agree with Hwaii50 that this is a great move, for all the reasons he mentioned.

BUT I wonder if we saved any money by cutting and re-signing him. The article says the difference between his previously scheduled 2008 salary and cap value was $2 million, meaning cutting him allowed him to pocket that $2 mill. So we only save money if his one-year salary is less than the previously scheduled $3.8 million. I suppose it is.

10:28am, March 18, 2008

quezilla

PFT had a blurb yesterday about how the league has incentives for teams signing older players. I am sure at 35 Carter qualifies.

10:58am, March 18, 2008

kysteve9

Class act, class guy, and a great day for the BUCS. I hope we treat this guy right in all ways in the future. Carter has experience, leadership, and can still help us in many ways, on and off the feild.
Good to see someone that wants to be here and has planned his money so he can do what HE feels is best for him and his family. Let's all remember there is life after FBall, and family should always come first.

GO BUCS!!!!! THANK YOU KEVIN

5:59pm, March 18, 2008