Asomugha a FA, Contract Voided

[MonkeyOne]

This is unbelievable:

Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha's contract voided and he will be allowed to become a free agent without the Oakland Raiders being able to use their franchise tag on him, Raiders senior executive John Herrera confirmed Sunday.

Asomugha’s deal included a little-known clause that said his contract would void if he didn’t achieve his not-likely-to-be-earned incentives in 2010 -- and he didn'’t.

His contract also contained a stipulation that if he didn’t achieve his incentives, the Raiders would agree not to designate him their franchise or transition player.

"We have to wait on the ramifications of the new CBA to be able to move on," Herrera said.

To achieve his incentives, Asomugha had to play in a greater number of defensive plays in 2010 than he did in 2009, and this season Asomugha played in only 14 games whereas he played in all 16 in 2009.

He also could have achieved his incentives by improving upon on his interceptions, fumble recoveries or sacks this season -- but he didn't have any interceptions, fumble recoveries or sacks this season.

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[yumbo]

Kind of a conundrum for the Raiders I would say, but that seems to be the Raiders Modus operandi!!

[DMP]

Sounds like Philly is going to go strong after him.

[Risky bidness]

Sounds like Philly is going to go strong after him.

There's gonna be a lot of teams after him.

[RichDynastyFB]

The problem with Asomugha is that, like Revis, he's so good that opposing teams don't throw his way, hence not many points in fantasy. He helps his teams out a lot more than he does fantasy owners.

[meineymoe]

The problem with Asomugha is that, like Revis, he's so good that opposing teams don't throw his way, hence not many points in fantasy. He helps his teams out a lot more than he does fantasy owners.

well, that wouldn't keep me from hoping he signs with the Packers if they move Woodson to safety!

-oo-

[BradyT]

The problem with Asomugha is that, like Revis, he's so good that opposing teams don't throw his way, hence not many points in fantasy. He helps his teams out a lot more than he does fantasy owners.

Yep. this isn´t really IDP related news.. the far more interesting thing will be the WR´s who will face him twice in the future..

[stingray_76]

The problem with Asomugha is that, like Revis, he's so good that opposing teams don't throw his way, hence not many points in fantasy. He helps his teams out a lot more than he does fantasy owners.

well, that wouldn't keep me from hoping he signs with the Packers if they move Woodson to safety!

-oo-

as a Packers fan, i would LOVE to see him in the Green and Gold!!

as a Calvin owner, not so much....

[RichDynastyFB]

The problem with Asomugha is that, like Revis, he's so good that opposing teams don't throw his way, hence not many points in fantasy. He helps his teams out a lot more than he does fantasy owners.

well, that wouldn't keep me from hoping he signs with the Packers if they move Woodson to safety!

-oo-

as a Packers fan, i would LOVE to see him in the Green and Gold!!

as a Calvin owner, not so much....

hahaha, like Tramon Williams is chopped liver? not to mention Sam Shields. Sure, Woodson will retire at some point, but ya'll need to get a RB b4 u start throwing money at Asomugha.

[Jimi Hendrix]

true Asomugha is a player that any fan would want on his nfl team, but not really worthy of a fantasy roster spot, just like the greatert of all time.......PRIMETIME!!!

[MikeCross]

There's news of the Jets being interested. If hes opposite of Reevis, one or both of those guys might become fantasy relavent. O_o

[BradyT]

There's news of the Jets being interested. If hes opposite of Reevis, one or both of those guys might become fantasy relavent. O_o

Revis and Asomugha on one team.. that would be almost illegal, crazy!I think the Jets would instantly become the clear favorite to win the Super Bowl(Mark Sanchez is doing good enough).

[ekassor]

I hope the Giants are interested, we need a solution a CB and Asomugha isn't a bad player

[Team Canada]

I think every team would love Asomugha on their team. I would think Asomugha goes to a playoff team that needs a CB maybe the ravens or steelers

[Never Veto1]

The problem with Asomugha is that, like Revis, he's so good that opposing teams don't throw his way, hence not many points in fantasy. He helps his teams out a lot more than he does fantasy owners.

well, that wouldn't keep me from hoping he signs with the Packers if they move Woodson to safety!

-oo-

as a Packers fan, i would LOVE to see him in the Green and Gold!!

as a Calvin owner, not so much....

The Packers are already good enough, give the purple and gold a chance.