He is signed through 2009, but extensions let the team spread the signing bonus over a longer period of time.
You can never predict injuries and that is always a variable dark cloud when signing somone early. However, Demeco is a guy that you would not worry about giving the extension to, like they did with AJ a few years ago, you did not worry about AJ the person or player. Same goes for Demeco. Demeco is a leader and will work just as hard with the new contract. I would not be against that versus letting him test the market or getting into the contentous franchise tag slapped on him.
If the deal makes sense for the team maybe a little less $ if he signs now, and it gives Demeco the long term security then I am all for it.
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