SI - Lamb deal getting worked on, option deal to be signed by May 1

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Aerolithe_Lion said:
AdA first round pick’s fifth year option is the average salary of the 3rd to 25th highest paid player at their position over the last half decade. There’s just that many WRs getting big deals now
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And someone told you that is 18 million?
 
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Thank for the info. That just seems insane to me. No wonder they are already starting negotiations.
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His number today is 25m aav, but next year it’ll probably be over 30 once Chase is up. Have to do it now before Jefferson gets his. Waiting until after Jefferson will be bad. Why Hurts getting in before Burrow and Herbert was a big deal
 
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There’s a reason the FO is looking hard at top WRs in this years Draft Class..

Bottomline, if you don’t have a legitimate WR to leverage conversations with Lamb, then Dal will most definitely overpay. I, for one, believe Lamb is a great receiver.. but I’m not sure I’d put him at the “generational talent” status just yet. He seems to perform better when in tandem with another quality WR to help deflect coverages. He’s a game changer when he’s allowed single coverage. That said, legit #1 WR’s rarely are afforded that opportunity.

Does Lamb deserve top WR $$? Well, that’ll be debated. Yet, if Lamb has a great year (top 5 WR production) with Cooks by his side, that’ll help him AND this fan base get behind the presumably high price tag he’ll garner.
 
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Aerolithe_Lion said:
His number today is 25m aav, but next year it’ll probably be over 30 once Chase is up. Have to do it now before Jefferson gets his. Waiting until after Jefferson will be bad. Why Hurts getting in before Burrow and Herbert was a big deal
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I would never pay Lamb close to 30 million. If thats what he wants then start trade discussions now.
 
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Knotamus said:
There’s a reason the FO is looking hard at top WRs in this years Draft Class..

Bottomline, if you don’t have a legitimate WR to leverage conversations with Lamb, then Dal will most definitely overpay. I, for one, believe Lamb is a great receiver.. but I’m not sure I’d put him at the “generational talent” status just yet. He seems to perform better when in tandem with another quality WR to help deflect coverages. He’s a game changer when he’s allowed single coverage. That said, legit #1 WR’s rarely are afforded that opportunity.

Does Lamb deserve top WR $$? Well, that’ll be debated. Yet, if Lamb has a great year (top 5 WR production) with Cooks by his side, that’ll help him AND this fan base get behind the presumably high price tag he’ll garner.
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Hes not a top 5 WR. Top 10, but not elite. IF wants 30 million, trade him in a heartbeat.
 
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I would never pay Lamb close to 30 million. If thats what he wants then start trade discussions now.
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WR’s last year comparable to Lamb (1 year of top 10 production, other years of fringe pro bowl production) who got deals were Mclaurin, Deebo, DK, AJ. The first 3 signed for 22m$ a year. AJ signed for 25 because he agreed to more years and less guarantees, something that benefited Philly.

But CeeDee’s baseline is a year of escalation from 22m$. There’s no way he signs for anything less than 24, and Jefferson is definitely going to get more than 30. He will be the highest paid. Getting CeeDee done before Justin gets done will be very important, because that will push the market higher again. “if that guys worth 32, I’m at least worth 26…”
 
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WR’s last year comparable to Lamb (1 year of top 10 production, other years of fringe pro bowl production) who got deals were Mclaurin, Deebo, DK, AJ. The first 3 signed for 22m$ a year. AJ signed for 25 because he agreed to more years and less guarantees, something that benefited Philly.

But CeeDee’s baseline is a year of escalation from 22m$. There’s no way he signs for anything less than 24, and Jefferson is definitely going to get more than 30. He will be the highest paid. Getting CeeDee done before Justin gets done will be very important, because that will push the market higher again. “if that guys worth 32, I’m at least worth 26…”
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25 is tops I would pay him.
 
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Aerolithe_Lion said:
WR’s last year comparable to Lamb (1 year of top 10 production, other years of fringe pro bowl production) who got deals were Mclaurin, Deebo, DK, AJ. The first 3 signed for 22m$ a year. AJ signed for 25 because he agreed to more years and less guarantees, something that benefited Philly.

But CeeDee’s baseline is a year of escalation from 22m$. There’s no way he signs for anything less than 24, and Jefferson is definitely going to get more than 30. He will be the highest paid. Getting CeeDee done before Justin gets done will be very important, because that will push the market higher again. “if that guys worth 32, I’m at least worth 26…”
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well you know as long as players think like that, what it means is the cap will never GO UP, it will stay the same or get smaller,due to the greed
of the players, and stupidity of players and owners.

Some people say well the players deserve the big paydays, but saying that is stupid from stupid fans, because what about all the players
who never get a big payday? Most players are in the low end, and a few players rake in all the big money from the cap.

If owners or league would establish maximum pay for positions, then maybe more players could get paid more.
 
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well you know as long as players think like that, what it means is the cap will never GO UP, it will stay the same or get smaller,due to the greed
of the players, and stupidity of players and owners.

Some people say well the players deserve the big paydays, but saying that is stupid from stupid fans, because what about all the players
who never get a big payday? Most players are in the low end, and a few players rake in all the big money from the cap.

If owners or league would establish maximum pay for positions, then maybe more players could get paid more.
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Problem is the NFLPA would never allow that. Creating bigger and bigger millionaires is the one major thing that makes them look like they’re doing a good job. Players coming into the league don’t want to be an above-average-paid WR, they fantasize about wearing gold plates diapers. And as long as the NFLPA keeps that fantasy alive, they’ll get major approval ratings.

In my opinion, it’s part of what hurts the parity in the NBA. Because once you have those set limits, it makes it easier for players to manipulate pay and build those super teams. If Lebron James could make a larger chunk of the cap, he’d never have 2+ all-nba teammates and the power in the league would be much more balanced.
 
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