Payday: Kawika Mitchell signs with Bills
We jump from MLB to NFL, with news that former USF linebacker Kawika Mitchell, fresh off a Super Bowl win with the New York Giants, has signed a free-agent deal with the Buffalo Bills.
Terms haven't been disclosed yet, but it's likely the second-largest deal ever for a USF alum, trailing only the five-year, $25-million deal that cornerback Anthony Henry signed with the Cowboys in 2005.
Mitchell shined in his one season with the Giants after playing four years with the Chiefs. The Bulls should have another big contract coming this spring from cornerback Mike Jenkins, who is projected to be drafted in the middle of the first round of the NFL Draft.
Times sportswriter Greg Auman, who covers USF, will post news and thoughts on the Bulletin and we invite your participation in the comments area.
Per ESPN, the terms are 5 years for $17.5 million, with a 3.5 million signing bonus.
Per Coach Leavitt, "PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE ON CAMPUS STADIUM FUND."
Per the IRS, "WE LOOK FORWARD TO ALSO ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW CONTRACT."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3270336
Posted by: mulham shbeib | February 29, 2008 at 02:20 PM
You took the words right out of my mouth Mulham as maybe Kawika can donate some of his salary towards an on campus stadium.
GO BULLS!
Posted by: Brian | February 29, 2008 at 07:51 PM
As a very proud USF graduate and lifelong Buffalo Bills fan from Buffalo, this is the best news of the off-season!!! Can't wait to buy Mitchell's jersey!! Go Bulls and Go Bills!!
Posted by: Dustin | March 01, 2008 at 12:20 PM