Mixon's Migrane Should Be Good Now

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(09-01-2020, 06:45 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: This deal is no different then had they waited to sign him after the season, with a brand new 4 year 48 million dollar deal.  If that were to happen he would then be worth... 12 million a year on his new contract.

We set his market value moving forward at 12 million a year.  Period.  End of story.

I can't believe you guys argue such a simple concept.  Yes, over 5 year he makes 9.6 mil.  But the 4 years extended is new money, and reflects his current market value.  The money needed to secure him  beyond this season is how you determine the value of the contract.  The first year was already in place, which was set 3 years ago.

I think you are in the minority here, Wes.  Your point about the 4 years extended being "new money" that reflects his "current market value" is a bit of a contradiction.  The current market value for the next four years has not been set as of yet.  It also makes sense to see how the contract is structured before jumping to more conclusions.

If that last season has a team option and can be voided without dead cap space, then you could also argue that the current deal could be viewed as one year at 1.7 million, and three years at 36 million or a 4 year deal worth roughly $38 million.  

I sincerely hope the bonus is weighted heavily to this current year of the contract so there is more cap space moving forward given the uncertainty of the team cap.