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Lions’ Cliff Avril wants Mario Williams-type money
Lions defensive end Cliff Avril wants a big contract this offseason.(Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril believes he is one of the top defensive players in the NFL. And he wants to start getting paid like it.
Avril says he is looking for a deal close to what Mario Williams signed with the Buffalo Bills last offseason. Williams signed a six-year, $100 million contract with $50 million in guaranteed money.
Avril, 26, turned down a three-year, $30 million deal prior to last season and chose to play under the $10.6 million franchise tag.
“Anything is possible,” Avril said, via mLive.com. ”I would love to get Mario’s deal. Who wouldn’t? Those are some great numbers. My thing is I want to keep getting better. I’m still young. I’m only 26 years old. The sky is the limit as far as that. Those are some great numbers, hopefully we can get somewhere near there.”
Avril had 35 tackles, 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles for the Lions last season.
I think the lions should just let him go on the market if they can't sign him.
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LikeThey should give him a 4 year,$38 million contract. Mario Williams money? If he wants williams money then he can pretty much not play football next year. Even dumb guys wouldn't pay him that much.
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LikeNish nish, Mr. one of the 5 worst defenses in the NFL.
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Likenot gonna happen, clifford
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LikeJoeyBagadoughnutz i thought the 3 year $30 mill was a tad much for him, but Mario Williams money? Me thinks he has been hanging out with Ricky Williams this offseason
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