While all the craziness of trades and free agency is dying down one major player is still somewhat in limbo. New York Giants breakout wide receiver and restricted free agent Victor Cruz still doesn’t have a new contract but the Giants reportedly made an offer he can’t refuse. Read more after the jump.
The Giants have extended an offer that exceeds $7 million per year while adding a “sizable amount” of guaranteed money, Gary Myers of the New York Daily News reported Saturday.
The offer would seem to be in the three- or four-year range, as Myers adds that it would still leave the 26-year-old Cruz another chance to land a big contract later in his career. The offer is larger than the roughly $6 million per year given to Wes Welker and Danny Amendola. Cruz has the advantage of youth, versatility and higher production.
Though Cruz may be looking for a more lucrative long term deal, there are certain factors working in the Giants favor. As a restricted free agent, the Giants put a first-round tender on the sought after wide receiver. This means in order to land Cruz a team would not only have to have a higher offer, they would also have to surrender a first round pick which many aren’t willing to do. As of right now, all signs point to Cruz re-signing with the Giants.
