When Shad Khan said, at the end of the season when he announced Gus would return, that the team had to be in a lot better position this time next year "and Gus understands this" it is clear that he made the ultimatum to Gus. This extension means nothing except to guarantee Gus a paycheck if Shad fires him. And that paycheck will only be in full if Gus does not get hired by another team.

 

I'm pretty sure the $3.5 million salary is not going to affect Shad's decision to keep him beyond 2016, but it does insure that, should Gus turn a miracle next year, then Shad won't be on the hook for a lot more.

 

Regards................the Chiefjag

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