Gosder Cherilus, Louis Delmas Receive Bump In 2012 Salary

by Sean Yuille on Feb 7, 2012 4:26 PM EST in Detroit Lions News

It turns out quarterback Matthew Stafford isn't the only Detroit Lions player who received an increase in his base salary for 2012. Offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus and safety Louis Delmas also triggered escalators that will give them a higher salary next season, according to Dave Birkett.

Specifically, Cherilus will have a base salary of $2.31 million in 2012. This is up from $1.56 million, meaning his salary went up by $750,000. As for Delmas, his salary went up about $115,000. Originally he was set to make $822,000 in 2012, but now he will get a salary of "just over" $937,000.

Last month, we found out that Stafford's salary went up by $1 million because he hit certain performance incentives in 2011. He will make $11.5 million in 2012 as a result, bringing his cap number up to slightly more than $17 million.

Calvin Johnson is also scheduled to be paid more next season based on what he did this past season. He didn't increase his base salary for 2012, but he did trigger a $4.5 million contract bonus by finishing at the top of several receiving categories. Of course, this is based on the assumption that he doesn't get a new deal. If he does, then all of the bonuses and stuff like that will be reworked.

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Would it be the worst thing to try out Gos at LT in the preseason to see if him switching side is possible.

by msivits on Feb 9, 2012 10:03 AM EST reply actions

The worst thing, no.

The best thing, no.
A good thing at all…I’m not optimistic.

It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.

"I'm not puting that quote on my sig" -Bighaircut, circa 2012

"Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy." - Charlie McCarthy

by Leonuro on Feb 9, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

They could try, but it's not always easy to switch linemen from one side to the other.

Most players have a certain ‘handedness’ when it comes to line assignments. Remember, the tackles are usually backing off in a certain direction to form the pocket.

The Ravens tried to play Michael Oher at LT after a year at RT and his play went way down. Closer to home, Corey Hilliard played much better at RT than subbing for Backus at LT.

No slogans. Just win!!!

by drgarnett on Feb 9, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions