Per Schefter, Zeke deal to be done within 24 hours **merged**

[Brax]

I think this is a Jerry signing all the way. How many of you think Stephen is sitting in the corner moping about this?

But Jerry doesn't run the club any more,or make these kind of decisions !!!!!!

 

[Carson]

So, if true, they stretched it out over 6 so he could have his ego stroked with "Avg. Per Year" Champ while only giving him the $40M guaranteed over 6. Sounds like this could be a great deal for all...………….

This. Excellent point

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Stephen's the moron that said Gurley is where they start.

 

[GenoT]

I think this is a Jerry signing all the way. How many of you think Stephen is sitting in the corner moping about this?

As always, Jerry makes the final decision.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Zeke's signing will eliminate Garrett's last excuse.

True. This is the greatest benefit of this

 

[gimmesix]

40 million guaranteed sounds like an could be good deal depending how it’s structured.

If that 40 million is at the front end of the deal. It makes the team can cut Zeke when he is about 28 years old if his production begins to decline, and not have any more money on the hook for the salary cap.

I would think his signing bonus would be between $24 million and $30 million on a six-year deal, so he'll automatically count $4 million or $5 million per year. That won't be a big deal on those last few years, though, when he'll probably be scheduled to count around $15 million against the cap each year. The team would save about $10 million in cap dollars each year to cut him then.

Gurley got almost $60 million total over four years, so $90 million over six isn't as bad as it is going to seem to some, especially if $40 million is guaranteed (compared to Gurley's $45 million). I'm curious to see if they work in roster bonuses like Gurley has in his deal.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

6 years 90 mil

 

[CCBoy]

I think this is a Jerry signing all the way. How many of you think Stephen is sitting in the corner moping about this?

With access to Jerry's supply of bourbon?

 

[Silver N Blue]

Zeke's signing will eliminate Garrett's last excuse.

best news of the day

 

[MarcusRock]

Looks like the deal is done, too many different people reporting it so.

I said last week I felt he would be on the field for the Giants game, but I'm not saying "I told you so", unlike some here I never said that definitely that would be the case, just that's what I expected.

Nice to be right, but it's gotta work out in the long run, and that's still an unknown....

I've been saying all along that a deal would get done, because Zeke had leverage, unlike the deniers said. So stop trying to steal my humble brag thunder. Braggart!

 

[DFWJC]

I've been saying all along that a deal would get done, because Zeke had leverage, unlike the deniers said. So stop trying to steal my humble brag thunder. Braggart!

I assumed the deal would get done because both parties wanted it to.
Period

 

[cern]

if jerry were in charge of these negotiations, he would have already overpaid zeke long ago. everything happening has Stephen's stamp on it. jerry's the guy who got angry. jerry's the guy who said just last week he was preparing for zeke for later in the season while Stephen said it's just business as usual. Stephen's a grinder. he works out the details. jerry, as usual, likes to be out front and getting the attention.

 

[glimmerman]

So I guess no details yet. 6 years 90 million. He was probly wanting 16-17.

 

[Stash]

So, if true, they stretched it out over 6 so he could have his ego stroked with "Avg. Per Year" Champ while only giving him the $40M guaranteed over 6. Sounds like this could be a great deal for all...………….

That's what it looks like at face value to me.

 

[blueblood70]

Looking like 40 Guaranteed.. Not bad.. Not great.

if this were true it can be 3yrs 13.5 and if hes starts declining ir has major injury its not a bad ded money early cut deal..

still this is all rumor until its not )

 

[glimmerman]

That's what it looks like at face value to me.

Lol and 30 million signing bonus and a out if he gets suspended or after 3 years.

 

[AbeBeta]

40 million guaranteed sounds like an could be good deal depending how it’s structured.

If that 40 million is at the front end of the deal. It makes the team can cut Zeke when he is about 28 years old if his production begins to decline, and not have any more money on the hook for the salary cap.

That is about the structure of the Gurley deal. Keep in mind that Gurley hasn't even started his extension years yet but it is structured so that the Rams have a decent out with a minimal cap hit after year 2 of the extension. Likely it is about 25 mill up front then some guaranteed salary in 19-21.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

I assumed the deal would get done because both parties wanted it to.
Period

And JJ went through this before and what was the result when he didn't cut the deal before the season started? 0-2. Sure they won the SB that year, but were coming off a SB win, not the same situation. Think JJ didn't want to have to depend on lightning striking twice....

 

[Hennessy_King]

With access to Jerry's supply of bourbon?

Johnny Walker is scotch. We need to get this correct

 

[HungryLion]

Not different for him than signing a shorter deal, except the guarantees are more this way. 40 million guaranteed on a 4 year extension would have been cuckoo.

Agreed.