And the heavy guarantees early make no sense for the team. The only difference is the year that the major cap hit goes into effect - you're spending way more without using the fifth year.
Zeke is the anomaly. First-round picks just don't sign after their third year.
My understanding was the "heavy guarantees early" are still spread out over the contract at the teams discretion. Guarantees don't make sense for the team in any way, but players rightfully demand them because they know the contract isn't worth the paper it's printed on otherwise.
We are discussing after his 4th year anyway, not his 3rd year.
Since 2011 first-round picks initially became eligible for new deals in 2014, just 26 first-rounders have signed extensions within this time frame.
We have signed three; RB Ezekiel Elliott, C Travis Frederick, OT Tyron Smith
The trend appears to be getting qbs done early. We've seen this happen quite a few times the last couple seasons.
Maybe that is because those numbers are so big teams are trying to find a way to absorb the money.
Either way when you flash >100 million dollars at a guy, many will be interested in taking a deal as opposed to waiting.
Parsons may not be a QB, but he's going to have a contract right below qbs.
