Melvin Gordon's contract vs Zeke's contract

Melvin Gordon reached an agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal that includes $13.5 million guaranteed with the Denver Broncos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28931790/source-ex-chargers-rb-melvin-gordon-agrees-broncos


Ezekiel Elliott signed a 6 year, $90,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $7,500,000 signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/ezekiel-elliott-18952/

Zeke is better but not that much better.

Behind this O line, Gordon would produce more than enough to be adequate and at a much cheaper price. That’s what smart teams do, one or two year cheap rentals with these veteran RB’s or draft one far back in the draft.

But nope, we used a number 4 overall pick and paid the Ewok as the highest RB because he threw a tempter tantrum and went to Cabo. He’s been so worth it Everyone loves to brag about his stats but unfortunately they don’t translate to wins and now we lost one of the best corners in the league, which is much harder to replace, and overpaid for a JAG LB because Jerry caved and catered to the diva.

lk8701 said:

Zeke is better but not that much better.

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Actually he is. And his contract is 48 Million for the first four years, which is all that matters. The 15 Million per year number is inflated because they added years to give him that "highest paid RB" title and spread the cap hit for the bonuses out.

That signing dont make sense the Broncos had a pair a of pretty decent backs.

This doesn’t count the 10MIsh offer he got by the Chargers he foolishly turned down. Melvin is also a tier below Zeke so it makes sense Zeke is a few M extra.

Btw only 10M cap hit for Zeke this year

I know which deal I'd rather have on our cap.

Kaiser said:

Actually he is. And his contract is 48 Million for the first four years, which is all that matters. The 15 Million per year number is inflated because they added years to give him that "highest paid RB" title and spread the cap hit for the bonuses out.

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Yeah the structure of it makes it more tolerable....and much more importantly....maybe this will show 21 if he shows up fat yet again his time is gonna be short.

fivetwos said:

Yeah the structure of it makes it more tolerable....and much more importantly....maybe this will show 21 if he shows up fat yet again his time is gonna be short.

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As I'm typing that, I cant recall a Dallas team that contained more dudes that I absolutely cannot stand.

Very unlikable bunch. Act like they've done something. They cant even take a division that's basically handed to them.

If you look only at the stats..nothing else..just looking at the stats...these contracts are very similar

Kaiser said:

Actually he is. And his contract is 48 Million for the first four years, which is all that matters. The 15 Million per year number is inflated because they added years to give him that "highest paid RB" title and spread the cap hit for the bonuses out.

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Structure is they key
Gordon’s pretty much means he gets two years
Zeke s pretty means he’s gone in 3 years and it cost us 12 a year

conner01 said:

Structure is they key
Gordon’s pretty much means he gets two years
Zeke s pretty means he’s gone in 3 years and it cost us 12 a year

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If that's that case I can stomach Zeke's deal.

Kaiser said:

Actually he is. And his contract is 48 Million for the first four years, which is all that matters. The 15 Million per year number is inflated because they added years to give him that "highest paid RB" title and spread the cap hit for the bonuses out.

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Seriously better. Way better career numbers, not even adjusting for Gordon's extra year.

Heck, Gordon's got 4 years with YPC of less than 4.0.

has anyone here actually watched Gordon move with the ball? Zeke isn't "barely" better than him.

lk8701 said:

Melvin Gordon reached an agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal that includes $13.5 million guaranteed with the Denver Broncos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28931790/source-ex-chargers-rb-melvin-gordon-agrees-broncos


Ezekiel Elliott signed a 6 year, $90,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $7,500,000 signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/ezekiel-elliott-18952/

Zeke is better but not that much better.

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Yoi realize why he signed that right?

lk8701 said:

Melvin Gordon reached an agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal that includes $13.5 million guaranteed with the Denver Broncos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28931790/source-ex-chargers-rb-melvin-gordon-agrees-broncos


Ezekiel Elliott signed a 6 year, $90,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $7,500,000 signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/ezekiel-elliott-18952/

Zeke is better but not that much better.

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Zeke is way better and who gives a freak about what the Broncos, who stink, and Gordon signed for. Zeke has rushed for 1000 + more yards in 11 less games.The Broncos need to worry about getting or developing a quarterback because they haven't since Manning retired. I'm beyond sick of all these comparisons of what Zeke makes and every other running back. If Gordon was slightly worse than Zeke as you suggest he wouldn't be signing with the sorry *** Broncos for pennies and the Chargers wouldn't have let him go.

aria said:

Behind this O line, Gordon would produce more than enough to be adequate and at a much cheaper price. That’s what smart teams do, one or two year cheap rentals with these veteran RB’s or draft one far back in the draft.

But nope, we used a number 4 overall pick and paid the Ewok as the highest RB because he threw a tempter tantrum and went to Cabo. He’s been so worth it Everyone loves to brag about his stats but unfortunately they don’t translate to wins and now we lost one of the best corners in the league, which is much harder to replace, and overpaid for a JAG LB because Jerry caved and catered to the diva.

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Yet no smart team signed Gordon........Bronco's had cheap running backs that were solid and still went and signed him.

And y'all keep talking this "Ewok" nonsense but that "Ewok" is arguably the best player in that draft. Hell I wouldn't even argue against unless you are a Carson Wentz fan.

Zeke and Melvin are different players, Zeke has a lot of haters now because of his hold out and eventual contract. These haters take every opportunity they get to knock Zeke so here we are again. We are supposed to pretend Zeke and Melvin are similar players and so Melvin now getting a deal with the Broncos for petty cash means we overpaid for Zeke. It's a lame argument that's hardly worth paying attention to.

The Cowboys have an ejection button built into Zeke's contract after the 2022 season if he isn't earning his keep. You haters, hate because you aren't smart enough to understand the legalese in Zeke's contract. It's a Cowboy's friendly deal for arguably the best RB in the league.

On the other hand, there is Melvin Gordan who tried to pull the same stunt Zeke did by holding out last year. The Chargers weren't playing that so they let him hold out until he figured out on his own that the hold out was going to get him nothing. He's simply not as big a deal as he thought he was. He didn't have the leverage he thought he did to successfully pull off a hold out. He is certainly no Zeke. The haters will pretend otherwise but folks, don't be fooled. Zeke is the real deal while Melvin is the imitation. Best of luck to Mel in Denver. lol

lk8701 said:

Melvin Gordon reached an agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal that includes $13.5 million guaranteed with the Denver Broncos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28931790/source-ex-chargers-rb-melvin-gordon-agrees-broncos


Ezekiel Elliott signed a 6 year, $90,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $7,500,000 signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/ezekiel-elliott-18952/

Zeke is better but not that much better.

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Zeke is smarter!

aria said:

Behind this O line, Gordon would produce more than enough to be adequate and at a much cheaper price. That’s what smart teams do, one or two year cheap rentals with these veteran RB’s or draft one far back in the draft.

But nope, we used a number 4 overall pick and paid the Ewok as the highest RB because he threw a tempter tantrum and went to Cabo. He’s been so worth it Everyone loves to brag about his stats but unfortunately they don’t translate to wins and now we lost one of the best corners in the league, which is much harder to replace, and overpaid for a JAG LB because Jerry caved and catered to the diva.

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Zeke rules!!!!! He's much smarter than Gordon. He got paid and is laughing at all his detractors!! Lol!!! Sorry buddy......I'm so ashamed.

rocyaice said:

Yet no smart team signed Gordon........Bronco's had cheap running backs that were solid and still went and signed him.

And y'all keep talking this "Ewok" nonsense but that "Ewok" is arguably the best player in that draft. Hell I wouldn't even argue against unless you are a Carson Wentz fan.

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Best player doesn’t equate to best decision. Other than Nelson, the same could be said for Barkley and that was even more of an idiotic decision on the Giants part considering the position they were in compared to us when Jerrah drafted knucklehead.

Same goes for FA’s who many are notoriously overpaid, just because they are the best FA at their position doesn’t mean you should over pay for them. Although some positions are more worthy of paying for than a RB which is about the most expendable position on the field.