Brunell Working on New Deal?

[JoseA]

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell said yesterday his agents are negotiating a reworked contract with the team and that he anticipates a resolution to the talks in a few weeks.

Brunell, reached on his cellphone, said he has not given up hope of starting for another team but would only want to be a backup in Washington.

Coach Joe Gibbs said he wants to retain Brunell, and the sides are trying to strike a deal that would reduce the amount of Brunell's salary that will be counted against the salary cap.

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I am o.k with him coming back as a backup, and I have high hopes for Jason Campbell. Brunell would be one of the most solid backups in the league, but please let not overpay!!!

[Hellwig]

The Redskins and Mark Brunell have agreed on a new contract.

The four-year deal is for effectively one year and reduces Brunell's '07 cap hit to less than half the $7 million it would've been. He gets a $820,000 salary this season and no signing bonus. Brunell is coming off shoulder surgery but the 'Skins value his leadership in a backup role.

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I am not that big of a fan of Brunell and thought it was funny how the media got on Brunell’s bandwagon early this season and hopped off the next game. Well, the Skins were 2-5 with Campbell starting; not that good. I also think Brunell is just a good back-up and a less than average starter. Nothing more; nothing less.