It looks like Polamalu re-upping his contract in advance of the '07 season has inspired Clark Haggans to follow suit and TRY to get himself a new deal, extending his tenure past just this coming season. Operative word being try...and actually all the article said was that he "hopes" he can get a deal done that would extend his stead in the 'Burgh.
I think we all understand where this will likely net out. There could be two scenarios:
1. Haggans agrees to receive less money than he might get elsewhere and compete with Lamar Woodley for his LOLB job next season.I think the 2nd scenario is probably the more likely result, but you never know. Some guys know a good thing when they see it. Could you imagine the depth chart if he did stay? Talk about valuable backups...OR
2. Haggans realizes that, like Joey Porter, he is not going to get a deal he will like from the Steelers and will exercise his right to depart as a free agent.
What do you all think - Haggans, Joey Porter or Jeff Hartings?
