Eifert's Contract Details

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(03-19-2019, 07:04 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Great, I'm happy for both Eifert, and the team.  His presence alone makes the offense stronger, more dynamic, and presents something that opposing defenses must account for.  When you look at his money; $1.2M signing bonus, $4M salary, and $2.5 in performance incentive, that's not a lot for even an "average" starting TE, in today's NFL market.  When you consider that if he DOES remain healthy, he's likely going to get 600 yds. and 10 TDs, that's an absolute bargain.

For those that think that he's getting too much, or that perhaps he shouldn't have been signed at all?  Let me ask all of you a question.  While you're schlepping away at your ordinary, mundane jobs, or even if you have education and a great skill to go with it;  You do realize that you're easily replaceable, right?  I mean, most of us could be replace by the next person to walk through the door, for specialized folk, it may take a few weeks.  The point is, there are simply millions of people capable of doing exactly what you do, for no more money than you cost your employer.  The case with Tyler Eifert is not the same.  He has certain athletic talents and gifts found in only a very minute percentage of people.  The simple fact that by getting himself prepared to even be on the field causes opposing coaches to plan especially for him.  That's worth money.  Sure, he's been often injured.  However, every single time, he's went through the arduous process of surgery and rehab, put in the work to not only get "human healthy", but have himself prepared to play NFL football.

When you're capable of making that great of an impact, in a profession that a very small fraction of 1% of all people are qualified to do?  THEN, you can complain about Tyler Eifert getting $5.2M for showing up, and possibly another $2.5M for staying injury free.

Well said Sunset and spot on!