The Oakland Raiders had a horrific season last year, and are hoping to not have a repeat this coming season. that is why they have dug deep into their pockets to try to prevent such an event from happening again. How much is an all pro corner back worth? Well to the Oakland Raiders it seems to be $15 million a year.
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US $8.99
All Pro Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha re-signed with the Oakland Raiders today, avoiding the franchise tag by agreeing to a three year contract that’s thought to be the richest ever given to a defensive back. Asomugha, who’s heading into his seventh NFL season, is one of the league’s elite cover defenders. He was selected for the Pro Bowl and chosen to the AP All-Pro team last season despite getting just one interception because Oakland’s opponents rarely even dared to throw to his side of the field.
Asomugha will return to a revamped Raiders staff under new defensive coordinator John Marshall and new defensive backs coach Lionel Washington. Asomugha made critical statements about the Raiders’ direction late in their sixth consecutive losing season, but acknowledged he probably would remain with the club because of the franchise tag.
