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Originally Posted by chuck
How the F is Mario getting paid $20MM? This is from his rookie contract, right?
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Most top of the draft rookie deals are back loaded so the teams will be forced to sign an extension or cut the player if they are a bust. VY is due $13MM this season, so this is not too out of line.
It makes the agent look smart because they say I got XYZ a $50MM deal, when in reality the team is really on the hook for $20MM in guaranteed money. Most contract like this never play out completely.