09-07-2023, 01:10 PM -
(09-07-2023, 05:37 AM)PantherFan007 Wrote: Short of being able to push a fire truck to Maui, I don't think anyone is worth $170M for five years. Just saying......
EXACTLY.....
Still, it's not really a 'thing'. If he is getting $120 M (guaranteed) over 5 years, that's way too much (IMHO). That would amount to $24 M per year (guaranteed). Who wants to bet that he is still playing (UNhurt) and at the same level five years from now.???? Definitely NOT me. I don't wish bad luck on any player. --- But, it's NOT a safe bet.
I would say that around $20 M per year is about maximum. AND, I don't believe I would guarantee it for 5 years either.!!!!! I would say 3 years then 2 additional years IF (and only IF) certain performance standards are met. OR, make it a "graduated" contract. $20 M in years 1 & 2; then $23 M in year 3; $24 M in year 4; and $25 M in year 5. ALL dependent on hitting performance objectives.
What kind of "performance objectives".?? Glad you asked. Maybe *** Play 70% of Defensive snaps; ***60 total tackles (solo + assisted); ***10 sacks; ***xxx number of QB 'hurries' or 'pressures'; ***15 TFL; ***xxx Passes Defensed; ---- Those kind of things.
OR alternatively, A LOWER base salary with guaranteed "bonuses" for certain levels of performance.
Lots of ways to do it. One thing for certain --- NO Golden Parachutes. NO rewards for "sitting out". No play = No pay. No sitting around BS-ing. No 'giving up', 'dogging it', lack of effort. If you want to be "appreciated" and "PAID", then you have to PERFORM.
Pretty Simple .....
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