(08-05-2019, 06:54 PM)p_rushing Wrote: I posted this in the other thread, but I'll out some of it here.

It doesn't matter what amount he wanted or how long of a deal he wanted. He is never getting the $19 million for this year back. Also he was never going to see the 5th year and maybe not the 4th year of a long term deal. He would either be cut after year 3 or want a new contract.

He is already under contract for this season and at $19-20 million for next season with the tag. His contract was most likely offered for 3 years and would have been close to a guarantee. So if he plays well enough to get a $19-20 million deal, he is getting tagged.

Then he will sign a deal somewhere in year 3. After risking 2 seasons without a guarantee for injury.

So he signs after 2020, but then there is a threat of a lockout from the CBA. So FAs may not sign until after the deal and it may be a rush to sign. He may also have to sit out a long time without a paycheck. Maybe he gets an increase because of the new rules, but who knows.


So at the end of this, he loses $19 million, gains some money in year 3, but not enough to offset the $19 million. So he should just take the Jags 3 year deal and sign again during the 1st full offseason after the CBA. He could set the market price then if he was worth it.

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