Not really. The top-XXX rankings matter little when the cap is steadily rising. Cap has gone up more than 24% in the past two years. By the end of the deal, if Barnes stays on the roster, average might rank somewhere between 40-50.
Do you anticipate that the initially reported numbers will be accurate, or is this a case (like with most contracts) that initial numbers are agent driven and the “real” contract value/structure is more team friendly?
There might be some inflation there, but probably nothing worth writing home about. Almost all contract structures are team-friendly. The third year is almost certain to be a "team option" based on how Barnes is performing at that time.
Very happy!
Thank you Brad
Onwuzurike would be a nice exclamation point to that class. Might be too expensive.
Great. Hope he stays healthy!
Original story has been updated. Fourth extension for the 2021 draft class. Forgot Alim.
Man what a class though!
Any concern about the $$? He's being paid top 20 LB money. Kerb next?
Not really. The top-XXX rankings matter little when the cap is steadily rising. Cap has gone up more than 24% in the past two years. By the end of the deal, if Barnes stays on the roster, average might rank somewhere between 40-50.
Do you anticipate that the initially reported numbers will be accurate, or is this a case (like with most contracts) that initial numbers are agent driven and the “real” contract value/structure is more team friendly?
Seems like a major overpay for a borderline nfl starter.
There might be some inflation there, but probably nothing worth writing home about. Almost all contract structures are team-friendly. The third year is almost certain to be a "team option" based on how Barnes is performing at that time.
Excellent point.
Let’s gooo!!