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If the Cardinals don't resign him that will be embarrassing.
CHICAGO (TICKER) —Kurt Warner is not ready to head into retirement.
Warner’s agent told the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday that his client will return for the 2009 season.
There had been speculation that Warner, who revitalized his career in leading the Arizona Cardinals to the Super Bowl this past season, was mulling retirement.
“He’s decided he’s going to play,” Warner’s agent Mark Bartelstein said. “He’s made up his mind. He wants to play.”
Bartelstein also said that Warner, who is eligible to become a free agent on February 27, would like to stay with the Cardinals. He also said Warner’s goal is to play for two more seasons and have an option for a third year.
“We’re not going to fool anybody,” Bartelstein said. “He’d like to stay in Arizona. That would be his first choice. But he owes it to himself and his family to have an open mind. If we can get a deal done with the Cardinals, great. If not, then obviously you’ve got to look at free agency.”
A two-time MVP, Warner threw for 4,583 yards with 30 touchdowns and 14 interceptions this past season.
Warner, who turns 38 on June 22, nearly capped his season in dramatic fashion as he threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns in a wild 27-23 loss to Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XLIII.
If the Cardinals don't resign him that will be embarrassing.
Warner could visit San Francisco Monday
Curt Warner is going to at least consider coming to the San Francisco 49ers. The Santa Rose Press Democrat, citing multiple sources, said Warner will visit the Niners as soon as Monday.
According to the report, Warner and the Cardinals remain about $3 million to $4 million apart on a two-year deal. The Cardinals have offered $20 million over two years, according to the paper. Warner's agent, Mark Bartelstein, is reportedly seeking around $29 million.
The Press Democrat suggest if the 49ers are able to sign Warner, 37, it might be viewed as a shift of power in the NFC West. The 49ers would strengthen a position at which they have no announced starter, while taking away perhaps the Cardinals' most important player.
I don't know if signing Warner is that big of a deal. Really, they do have Matt and Warner is 37. 20 million is alot of cash. I doubt they will duplicate the success they had last season. I mean I REALLY doubt they will come close. Save the money,see if Matt can play,if not get another qb in there. I say let his ass go but to the 49ers, that would be funny. I think the 49ers are a better team then the Cardinals
warner wants three years
matt might not want to wait three years
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