AbeBeta
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the deal was 7 years 49 mill with 10 mill in bonuses. it wasn't a bad deal but for a top WR he could have done better
the issue in Philly was that the deal was backloaded with lots of roster bonuses down the road. from TO's perspective he had earned the guaranteed cash with his performance the previous year.
keep in mind though that TO didn't have the luxury of being able to negotiate a true free agent contract since his agent forgot to file paperwork that would make him an FA. he didn't have the negotiating power that having multiple offers gives you.
the issue in Philly was that the deal was backloaded with lots of roster bonuses down the road. from TO's perspective he had earned the guaranteed cash with his performance the previous year.
keep in mind though that TO didn't have the luxury of being able to negotiate a true free agent contract since his agent forgot to file paperwork that would make him an FA. he didn't have the negotiating power that having multiple offers gives you.