It's taken a long time. We're just glad to get it all over with. I respect Orlando Pace tremendously. I'm happy he's going to be with us. I'm also pleased that our administration was as patient as it was.
Pace can opt out of the contract after three years if certain playing time incentives are met.
He's very excited. The Rams' take on the contract was different than Poston's. The entire deal is structured on the basis of Pace voiding the contract after the third year, with the Rams having the rights to buy back years 4-6 of the deal. Pace can void the contract after year three if he plays in at least 50 percent of the Rams' offensive plays in either the '97, '98 or '99 seasons. Pace, a left tackle, was the first offensive lineman in 30 years to be taken with the first pick.