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Originally Posted by Pez
In a way also, it fits with one of ballard's stated goals, that staying so far under the cap is for the purpose of paying our own veterans. Glow definitely proved his worth and didn't demand stupid money.
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But a contract that conformed to Ballard's track record would also fit with his stated goal.
3-year, $16.4m total
Year One = $4.2m guaranteed roster bonus, $1.3m salary = $5.5m cap hit
Year Two = $5.45m non-guaranteed salary (zero dead money)
Year Three = $5.45m non-guaranteed salary (zero dead money)
Same amount of guaranteed money, same money out of pocket for Irsay, same total dollar amount but structured in a way that matches what he did in the past.
I just don't see a reason for him to break his pattern.
Walk Worthy,