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I’m assuming you just laid under a rock the previous 2 seasons.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure Kaep never won a MVP or Super Bowl MVP either.
I don't agree.
I think Mahomes is getting his contract at the peak. I think he and his agent agree, or they would not agree to a 10 year deal.
WOW! they better hope he holds up or the Chiefs are screwed on this deal.
I wouldn't either, but I'm not making those decisions. Baltimore might have to in order to keep him.I would not give Lamar anything extended that dang long since he runs in a physical manner and he is more of a runner still than a passing QB
That's the insanity of sports and why frankly with the political platform significance added to the mix... I could really care less to invest too much into what I used to luv a lotI wouldn't either, but I'm not making those decisions. Baltimore might have to in order to keep him.
If Mahomes is an elite player it's a good signing. This is how the contract will be judged.
With all of this....... NOW is the time to go after Chris Jones hard. No way the Chiefs can pay all of these kids forever.
It is really interesting. The only downsides (and they’re potentially considerable) is if he gets injured or there’s some unforeseen ebb with the NFL. I mean, 10 years can see a lot of change (not predicting this, but 10 years is . . . well . . . a decade).Pay now or you pay more later. Some teams just work smarter than others. Genius deal by the Chiefs.
$250 mil guaranteed
I hear what you’re saying, but great, mostly pocket passing QBs usually have very long NFL careers. It’s not like Mahommes is Vick, RGIII etc. Freak injuries happen, but I fully expect he will play 13+ yearsA quarter BILLION guaranteed. Mike Trout got 400m guaranteed but it’s far more unlikely his career ends early due to injury. This is a great deal for both sides.
Here is why I say that.
Top Salary by year
2016 24,200,000
2017 24,500,000
2018 37,000,000 (We will ignore Garrapolo's front loaded deal and go with #2 so)
2019 30,700,000
2020 31,409,000
So in 5 years the top paid QB went up 7.2 million. You have to get to QB #7 to find someone making less than QB 1 just 5 years ago.
So that is a 22.3% increase.
At that existing rate, the QB Salary at the top will be $38,413,207. This is why the deal is really team friendly. Mahomes is just 24 years old and his average peak will be at age 28.
The largest drop in his performance would be age 34, right when this contract is up.
The Chefs just bought out his top earning years of 27 - 33.
The most important position in football. The most protected position in football. A position that can play longer than most other positions on the field. A very calculated risk.I get why the Chiefs had to do this. For a few years, it may even seem pretty smart.
But by the end of it, I predict everyone will be pointing to this as why it's a bad idea to give out long term guaranteed contracts in football.