NFL Rumblings: Browns reportedly nearing extension with Gary Barnidge
December 10, 2015And another one? Browns and Travis Benjamin in contract talks
December 10, 2015Suffice it to say that Gary Barnidge is no Jordan Cameron.
Not long after word broke that Barnidge and the Browns were working on a contract extension, both he and the team announced Thursday afternoon that a deal had been consummated. The contract’s year and dollar amounts have not yet been disclosed.
I would like to announce I have signed an extension to remain in Cleveland. Looking forward to years to come. pic.twitter.com/X75uXvggCH
— Gary Barnidge (@garybarnidge) December 10, 2015
From the Browns announcement:
“It’s a tremendous honor that Cleveland has the faith in me,” Barnidge said. “I want to be here whenever we turn this thing around. I know we haven’t had the season we wanted this year but I’m looking forward to the future and getting everything turned around.”
“The way Gary goes about his business every single day sets a great example for all of our players,” Browns Head Coach Mike Pettine said. “He is a testament of hard work, professionalism and a team-first mentality. I can’t say enough positive things about Gary Barnidge.”
Barnidge has already set career highs in receptions (60), yards receiving (817), and touchdowns (seven) this year, and he could be on his way to setting franchise records.
Barnidge is one 100-yard game away from tying the Browns franchise record for most in a season (Milt Morin, 1968). He’s two touchdowns away from tying Ozzie Newsome’s franchise record (among tight ends) of nine.
At risk of sullying the good news, GM Ray Farmer chimed in as well.
“This is good news for both Gary and the Cleveland Browns,” Browns General Manager Ray Farmer said. “Gary is someone that does things the right way, both on and off the field. He’s a true professional and we are excited to have him remain a Cleveland Brown.”
Update: Contract details and Barnidge quotes 12/10/2015 at 5:15pm
The #Browns extension for TE Gary Barnidge is for 3 years, north of $12M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 10, 2015
Gary Barnidge was sure to address the faith the Browns put in him when they made him the starting tight end after Jordan Cameron spurned the Browns offer in the offseason to sign with the Miami Dolphins. “I was very appreciative that the Browns gave me that opportunity to show what I could do this year. I am very thankful of that, and that also went into my decision, as well, because they gave that opportunity. I wanted to repay them.”
He was also able to note there was an advantage to being a backup for so long. “Part of not having the opportunities yet is that I don’t have the wear and tear on my body yet. I feel great, actually.”
Of course, given the current state of the team, he is hopeful for better days ahead. “I am looking forward to the future and helping turn things around here.”
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Please don’t turn out like Hillis. Please don’t turn out like Hillis. Please don’t turn out like Hillis.
Oh who am I kidding? This FO doesn’t make mistakes.
“The way it went was Gary wrote a number on a piece of paper, wadded it up and threw it off my big forehead. I scrambled for it and accepted it right away. We are pleased to have made an effort to keep our jobs for another week and to avoid Berea being burned down.” said current GM Ray Farmer
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(promptly tears ACL in both knees)
SEE SEE, I DO THINGS. C’MON JIMMY, LET ME STAY, PLEASE.
Get that man a towel!
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I can handle things! I’m smart! Not like everybody says… like dumb… I’m smart and I want respect!
hey , he’s a hard worker & very deserving of this … good for him. and it it weren’t for gronk & eiffert , he’d be in the pro-bowl this year as well.
now get benjamin signed … my gut says gipson & mack will walk.
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A great part for the new coaching staff to work with.
Remember when Gary Baxter tore the patella tendons in BOTH his knees at the SAME time?
Ah, good times…..
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Farmer going out all Lennie Small style.
Fredo.
Barn + Bridge 4eva!
I agree that gipson and mack are leaving.
LMAO !!
If only Haslam was as smart and ruthless as Michael.
except part of the issue with them leaving is we can only tag one player and had four worthy of a tag. now, we have two worthy of a tag.
we can pretty much prohibit all but one from leaving. probably were planning on Mack until Erving hit the field.
Outstanding