Quote:Time is not his friend right now. The longer the FA seconds tick away, the more dollars elude him. I don't know what his bonus and salary numbers will end up being but I'm fairly certain that the ratio between guaranteed bonus dollars and salary dollars will decrease as time goes on.


I would guess somebody at this point would extend something in the neighborhood of 2-3 years with $15-$18 million total with a signing bonus of possibly $7 million?

 

  Thanks for your input on the question.

 

  If teams like the way Kelvin Beachum is progressing in his recovery,  what you mentioned would be a favorable contract for the team that signs him.   Especially,  when considering the demand for good pass blocking LTs being higher than the supply and the salary cap increases in recent years.

 

 The Steelers are exploring many options at the position,  either in terms of starters or depth.   There's so many moving pieces to the LT ( and/ or Off. Tackle in general ) puzzle around the league,  including with the Steelers,  Jaguars,  Jets,  Giants,  Lions,  Seahawks,  Giants, 49ers, and Raiders.  

 

 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/201...l-tackles/

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