And exactly why would a young player and his agent accept an incentive laden contract. Gregory will be asking for just as much guaranteed money as anyone else. The delusion of incentive laden contracts is just that...a delusion!
Due to his history, he will be faced with an incentive heavy contract no matter who he eventually signs with. His agent, if he's worth his salt, will negotiate to minimize that but unfortunately for RG, it is what it is for him going forward.
They hold his rights as a restricted fa after loosing an accrued season due to the suspension. They can then franchise him. If he can make it through the offseason without a relapse, increase his functional strength and progress on his second half of this season he'll demand a contract in line with other Des.
They can demand whatever they like but no GM will risk a huge contract on a guy that's 1 strike from a potential lifetime ban. Now if the league continues to soften their stance on how they deal with substance abusers or even gets with the times and removes marijuana from the banned list that only helps his cause.
If you can't see what he has turned into these past 8 weeks then keep thinking he's only good for 6 sacks a season. He keeps his issues under wraps and he hits 12 to 15 sacks next season. Bet on it.
High yearly salary - not guaranteed and very little up front. Guaranteed as long as no suspension for the first 3 years. That would be fair. I don't think incentives other than no suspensions would be accepted.
Does guaranteed money get voided during a suspension or just salary?
I hope it’s not “likely” but it is a concern
That’s easy to work around
If you’ve done paid it like a signing bonus you ain’t getting it back
Glad the FO stuck by Jaylon. Been pulling for him since we drafted him. Dude is pure speed and violence
Yeah, I’m not worried about protecting the team. Easy to do simply by limiting the bonus. My response is to the suggestion that he will be dominant for the next five years. Gregory is day to day for the rest of his career.
