Re: NFL 2011-2012
Well, here's the thing... Everyone looks at those big numbers like 6 years/$100 million, but we don't know exactly how that deal is structured. Most likely it's pretty front loaded so that if Vick declines in 3-4 years, they'll be able to cut him, and they'll only be out around 50-60 million for 4 years. There could also be hidden, hard to achieve bonuses in there so that the contract never reaches maximum value. Is that a lot? Not really, if Vick plays remotely like he did last season. Remember, Sam Bradford as a rookie last year got $50 million guaranteed. I know that was before the new CBA, but still..
Obviously, Vick is injury prone, so that's always a risk, but he was a top 5 QB last year, and that's how top 5 QBs get paid. Nobody seems to be mentioning Peyton Manning's similar deal when he has a potentially very serious and career threatening injury right at this moment.
Basically, you can say a lot of bad things about the Eagles, but their front-office is very cap-savvy. Did you see their off-season this year? Very creative and intelligent with their cap room I doubt this deal is going to hinder them too much. I still think they can sign Desean Jackson even with this contract.
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