Super Bowl Xlii; Star Players Get Ready for Handsome Payday; Moss, Samuel in Line for Raises

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel › January 30, 2008

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Phoenix -- Cornerback Asante Samuel and wide receiver Randy Moss, a pair of AFC Pro Bowl starters, are due to become unrestricted free agents in March if the New England Patriots aren't able to lock them up with long-term contracts.

Samuel, 27, balked at signing a $7.79 million franchise-player tender until Aug. 28. He did so only after the Patriots agreed they wouldn't tag him again in 2008 if he played 60% or more of the downs or if the team won 12 games.

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Super Bowl Xlii; Star Players Get Ready for Handsome Payday; Moss, Samuel in Line for Raises

So Samuel, a 14-game starter for the undefeated Patriots, will be looking at breaking the bank in a month either from New England or another team. The eight-year, $80 million ($22 million guaranteed) deal that cornerback Nate Clements gained from...

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