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May 7, 2008

Cash doesn't rule everything

Per the Indianapolis Star, Dominic Rhodes is once again a Colt, for about $650,000 for the 2008 season. He would have made about $1.75 million had the Raiders not released him, as promised, after drafting Darren McFadden.

The Raiders lured him to Oakland with a two-year deal worth $7.5 million last year, but as we all know, things didn’t work out the way he’d hoped.

Rhodes didn’t become a starter until Justin Fargas was injured, and before that he played sparingly.

While Rhodes might not have had any big offers on the table, he’s probably happy with less money if it means being in a stable environment and a chance to win.

It's a reason why teams like the Colts and Patriots don't have to overpay free agents.

Former Raider Bobby Hamilton once said if winning a Super Bowl was addicting, so much so players are willing to do anything to get a chance to win one.

Even take less money.

*The Edgerton Hartwell signing was made official (via the Raiders web site) today. Hartwell officially signed yesterday.

--Jason Jones

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