With a $2 million roster bonus due on Friday, Bruce apparently declined to accept a pay cut proposed by the club, leading to his release. Bruce, 35, was due $5 million overall — $3 million in the form of base salary for ’08, plus the $2 million roster bonus.
The Rams offered 3 million apparently, and Ike turned them down. Does he think he'll fare better on the market, or did he think the roster bonus was deservedly his for years of loyal service?
I can understand the calculus here. Bruce isn't really a one or two receiver anymore, and given the Rams other deficiencies (glaring is not a strong enough adjective here), can they afford five million a year for a number 3 who's on the downside of his career? Still, this makes me nostalgic for the greatest show on turf, and the reverend streaking down the sideline against the Titans in the Super Bowl. Sigh . . .
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