dogorama
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McGruff":2gnc8xwh said:dogorama":2gnc8xwh said:I honestly don't think that he thinks he'll get premium compensation at his age, that's just a negotiating ploy. I do, however, think he'll get 75% provided it is not long-term. If it were up to me I would extend him for one year and give him his first year in bonus money pro-rated over the length of the contract. That would keep the cap down this year, give us a top-notch rushing end for three years, and keep him very happy. Everyone wins!
I owuld agree that a contract like that is reasonable . . . but I don't get the feeling Bennett would be interested in that deal.
Why not? If he plays out his current contract he'll make 4 mil this year and 6 mil next year. At that time he will be 32 yrs old and nobody is going to give a 32 year-old DE a big or long contract. It is totally in his interest to compromise.