MarcusRock
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You can make the argument that you don't want to spend that on a DL, but that number is right in line with the market.
Assuming a cap of $185 next year, Lawrence, at $21m, would be 11.35%. At $190, which isn't impossible, it's 11.05%.
Aaron Donald - 22.5/177 = 12.7%
Khalil Mack - 13.5/177 = 13.3%
Von Miller - 19/155 = 12.2%
JJ Watt - 16.7/143 = 11.7%
Olivier Vernon - 17/155 = 10.9%
Chandler Jones - 16.5/167 = 9.8%
Jason Pierre Paul - 15.5/167 = 9.2%
These numbers all skew a bit b/c of signing bonuses and cap gymnastics, but 11.35% is perfectly in line for where Lawrence should be. It's right below the truly elite players, but above the Vernons and JPPs of the world. I think the only one you point to that would, by any measure, pull Lawrence's number down is Chandler Jones, but that's outweighed by JPP and Vernon.
Nice post. Knew this thread would have some people in an uproar because some fans just don't want players to get paid, period. Doubly so to have it on your team where it's in your face. Tons screamed about not having a defense, we get a stalwart on defense, and now they want to let him walk with no suitable replacement on the roster as soon as it's time for the guy to get paid. Yeah, that's a coincidence alright.