01-15-2023, 01:10 AM
Great to hear from Joey Franchise. The unsolicited praise for ZT and the FO is fantastic. I do not think it is just hot air for two reasons:
1) Other players hear it. When the star QB is 100% praising the coach & the FO, it helps our reputation. It mighthelp us land some FAs. Especially for an organization whose reputation isn't exactly sterling around the league.
2) I am not a contract/cap wizard, but that desire could help us. If he is willing to sign a longer contract (whatever the max is), I believe we can lock in a lower salary in future years (as opposed to two shorter contracts) AND structure the bonus to lessen the cap hit (more years). And that is not considering the possibility of him taking a lower number.
1) Other players hear it. When the star QB is 100% praising the coach & the FO, it helps our reputation. It mighthelp us land some FAs. Especially for an organization whose reputation isn't exactly sterling around the league.
2) I am not a contract/cap wizard, but that desire could help us. If he is willing to sign a longer contract (whatever the max is), I believe we can lock in a lower salary in future years (as opposed to two shorter contracts) AND structure the bonus to lessen the cap hit (more years). And that is not considering the possibility of him taking a lower number.
