Free Non-Media look at Sports from a regular person. Musings.

[odanny]

Prop bets are sucker bets. The sports books make a fortune off of them.

They are indeed, but there are situations where you have to do it. When AJ Brown had not caught a TD thru the first 5 games, I hammered the anytime TD for him with very favorable odds, and he didnt catch one. I doubled down in game 7 and think he caught two.

 

[leftwinger]

These Contract holdouts bother me. Doesn't really affect me but yes, it bothers me. Every single sportscaster is pounding the airwaves "pay him what you owe him", especially the Black ones. non-stop for two weeks on radio or TV. Note: not their money.

Uh....they are paying what is owed "under existing contract" in almost every case. If the malcontent get hurt (Parsons) and sits out 5 games the owner does not get to cut the pay? With time left on a deal (Hendrickson) now they want more because CLEVE paid somebody more? WTH? Some of these deals were re-worked already giving them millions in upfront bonus or whatever. Not enough? They paid PikSixPrescott $75million to throw away 14 points in the first half to Green Bay in WC game at Dallas?

In the Salary Cap NFL, it would seem if you give three players $180 million per year then that leaves less for the bottom salaries, and on up.

Pay has gone completely out of control in the MLB up to $75million now for part time players? Almost all end up injured (Tommy John pitchers) or never live up to 10 years worth of guaranteed pay.

I only use them for gambling purpose but still for the paltry $1million/yr backups..................
**I have had enough of it. I demand it to stop.

 

[MarathonMike]

These Contract holdouts bother me. Doesn't really affect me but yes, it bothers me. Every single sportscaster is pounding the airwaves "pay him what you owe him", especially the Black ones. non-stop for two weeks on radio or TV. Note: not their money.

Uh....they are paying what is owed "under existing contract" in almost every case. If the malcontent get hurt (Parsons) and sits out 5 games the owner does not get to cut the pay? With time left on a deal (Hendrickson) now they want more because CLEVE paid somebody more? WTH? Some of these deals were re-worked already giving them millions in upfront bonus or whatever. Not enough? They paid PikSixPrescott $75million to throw away 14 points in the first half to Green Bay in WC game at Dallas?

In the Salary Cap NFL, it would seem if you give three players $180 million per year then that leaves less for the bottom salaries, and on up.

Pay has gone completely out of control in the MLB up to $75million now for part time players? Almost all end up injured (Tommy John pitchers) or never live up to 10 years worth of guaranteed pay.

I only use them for gambling purpose but still for the paltry $1million/yr backups..................
**I have had enough of it. I demand it to stop.

Totally agree. Here's another point related to the insane money in baseball. There are lower tier professional baseball leagues where the players barely make enough to get through a season. My son played in the Pecos League for 2 years and the players had to drive their own cars to the games. They got meals, rooms and gas money and paltry slice of the gate receipts. Now that's playing for the love of the game.

 

[leftwinger]

I heard last night the NCAAF is smaller than NFL. No wonder so many high QB picks don't live up to college level run & shoot levels. I should have known. Couchpotato .has ruined many sports for me now. WNBA also. Spreem 101//

 

[Couchpotato]

These Contract holdouts bother me. Doesn't really affect me but yes, it bothers me. Every single sportscaster is pounding the airwaves "pay him what you owe him", especially the Black ones. non-stop for two weeks on radio or TV. Note: not their money.

Uh....they are paying what is owed "under existing contract" in almost every case. If the malcontent get hurt (Parsons) and sits out 5 games the owner does not get to cut the pay? With time left on a deal (Hendrickson) now they want more because CLEVE paid somebody more? WTH? Some of these deals were re-worked already giving them millions in upfront bonus or whatever. Not enough? They paid PikSixPrescott $75million to throw away 14 points in the first half to Green Bay in WC game at Dallas?

In the Salary Cap NFL, it would seem if you give three players $180 million per year then that leaves less for the bottom salaries, and on up.

Pay has gone completely out of control in the MLB up to $75million now for part time players? Almost all end up injured (Tommy John pitchers) or never live up to 10 years worth of guaranteed pay.

I only use them for gambling purpose but still for the paltry $1million/yr backups..................
**I have had enough of it. I demand it to stop.

This is what I'll say about Parsons specifically as I think his situation (as is all 1st round picks) is somewhat unique. When you are drafted you don't get to negotiate your contract amount or length. It's on the rookie scale. 1st Rd picks get a 4 year deal with a 5th year team option. Everyone else gets a 4 year deal. Parsons' is playing on his 5th year. He's wildly out performed his rookie contract and is essentially being punished for being good in college. If he's drafted 33 vs 12th he's already paid. Granted he will make more this year than the last 4 combined but that doesnt change the fact that he'd get almost twice what he's currently getting paid on the open market which is where he would be if he wasnt drafted in the 1st round.

For comparison Tyson Campbell was drafted 33rd in 2021. He's already signed his next deal. 76 million 53 million guaranteed. If Parsons' has a career ending injury this year he's fucked. Jones should have paid Parsons' last year. He does this with all his high profile players. Prescott, Lamb etc. It's dumb and he just ends up playing them more than he would have had he got the deal done earlier. The player's salaries are insured. If they are injured the insurance pays the salary. See DeSean Watson.

 

[Couchpotato]

I heard last night the NCAAF is smaller than NFL. No wonder so many high QB picks don't live up to college level run & shoot levels. I should have known. Couchpotato .has ruined many sports for me now. WNBA also. Spreem 101//

Sorry if I've ruined sports for you was never my intent.

 

[leftwinger]

This is what I'll say about Parsons specifically as I think his situation (as is all 1st round picks) is somewhat unique. When you are drafted you don't get to negotiate your contract amount or length. It's on the rookie scale. 1st Rd picks get a 4 year deal with a 5th year team option. Everyone else gets a 4 year deal. Parsons' is playing on his 5th year. He's wildly out performed his rookie contract and is essentially being punished for being good in college. If he's drafted 33 vs 12th he's already paid. Granted he will make more this year than the last 4 combined but that doesnt change the fact that he'd get almost twice what he's currently getting paid on the open market which is where he would be if he wasnt drafted in the 1st round.

For comparison Tyson Campbell was drafted 33rd in 2021. He's already signed his next deal. 76 million 53 million guaranteed. If Parsons' has a career ending injury this year he's fucked. Jones should have paid Parsons' last year. He does this with all his high profile players. Prescott, Lamb etc. It's dumb and he just ends up playing them more than he would have had he got the deal done earlier. The player's salaries are insured. If they are injured the insurance pays the salary. See DeSean Watson.

Parsons: (other players should be so fortunate, some ROOKIE deal. when is it enough? trade him as he asks)
Parsons is still under contract, set to receive $24 million as part of his fifth-year option in 2025. After that, the team has the ability to franchise tag Parsons twice, with the projected price tag coming in at around $26.5 million next season, and $31.8 million the year after that.

Hedrickson: (already re-negotiated twice? he signed it, not me)

• Initial Contract and Extension: Hendrickson signed a four-year, $60 million deal with the Bengals in 2021. In 2023, he signed a one-year extension through the 2025 season worth $21 million in new money, including an $8 million signing bonus.
• Holdouts and Trade Requests: Despite the extension and a career-high 17.5 sacks in 2024, Hendrickson has been seeking a new long-term deal with more guaranteed money. This has led to holdouts from offseason activities and training camp, and even trade requests in both 2024 and 2025.

Cam Ward: (looks like these rates are part of the agreement the LEAGUE PLAYERS negotiated.)

Cam Ward, the #1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, signed a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans, worth $48.75 million. The deal includes a fifth-year team option.

Bottom Line: teams should hold them to these "generous" contracts IMVHO. Anyone of us could easily retire with even $1million to $10million even at a young age. They are given huge money for a six month job with all expenses covered.//

 

[Couchpotato]

Parsons: (other players should be so fortunate, some ROOKIE deal. when is it enough? trade him as he asks)
Parsons is still under contract, set to receive $24 million as part of his fifth-year option in 2025. After that, the team has the ability to franchise tag Parsons twice, with the projected price tag coming in at around $26.5 million next season, and $31.8 million the year after that.

Yes he’s under contract but it’s a contract he didn’t get to negotiate. Which is my point. The 5th year option was put in place to allow teams to evaluate a border line player not hold a star hostage. If Parsons has a career ending injury in camp he’s just SOL. Dallas pays the 24 million this year and walks away. Parsons should play another snap for Dallas without another contract.

Beyond that Dallas is going to sign him so this dance Jones is playing is just stupid and bad business. They will end up paying him 5-6 million more per year by waiting. Same with Lamb. Dak is just wildly overpaid. The Cowboys could have 1-2 more B~B+ players with that money. And Parsons isn’t practicing which means he won’t be in game ready condition and he will be far more likely to get injured early in the season.

Hedrickson: (already re-negotiated twice? he signed it, not me)

• Initial Contract and Extension: Hendrickson signed a four-year, $60 million deal with the Bengals in 2021. In 2023, he signed a one-year extension through the 2025 season worth $21 million in new money, including an $8 million signing bonus.
• Holdouts and Trade Requests: Despite the extension and a career-high 17.5 sacks in 2024, Hendrickson has been seeking a new long-term deal with more guaranteed money. This has led to holdouts from offseason activities and training camp, and even trade requests in both 2024 and 2025.

Hendrickson is a different deal. But he’s well within his rights to hold out. If he played like shit for 2 years tne Bengals wouldn’t hesitate to cut him and not live up to their side of the contract would they?

Cam Ward: (looks like these rates are part of the agreement the LEAGUE PLAYERS negotiated.)

Cam Ward, the #1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, signed a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans, worth $48.75 million. The deal includes a fifth-year team option.

Bottom Line: teams should hold them to these "generous" contracts IMVHO. Anyone of us could easily retire with even $1million to $10million even at a young age. They are given huge money for a six month job with all expenses covered.//

Not sure why you are bringing up Ward. He’s not asking for more money, That said if in 3 years he’s their franchise QB they will and should pay him. Lock him up long term. For many reasons. Look at Mahomes deal. They signed him to 10 years and I think his per annum rate at the time was at the top of the market. That rate now is 15th. Patrick is a bargain for what they are paying.

 

[leftwinger]

Yes he’s under contract but it’s a contract he didn’t get to negotiate. Which is my point. The 5th year option was put in place to allow teams to evaluate a border line player not hold a star hostage. If Parsons has a career ending injury in camp he’s just SOL. Dallas pays the 24 million this year and walks away. Parsons should play another snap for Dallas without another contract.

Beyond that Dallas is going to sign him so this dance Jones is playing is just stupid and bad business. They will end up paying him 5-6 million more per year by waiting. Same with Lamb. Dak is just wildly overpaid. The Cowboys could have 1-2 more B~B+ players with that money. And Parsons isn’t practicing which means he won’t be in game ready condition and he will be far more likely to get injured early in the season.

Hendrickson is a different deal. But he’s well within his rights to hold out. If he played like shit for 2 years tne Bengals wouldn’t hesitate to cut him and not live up to their side of the contract would they?

Not sure why you are bringing up Ward. He’s not asking for more money, That said if in 3 years he’s their franchise QB they will and should pay him. Lock him up long term. For many reasons. Look at Mahomes deal. They signed him to 10 years and I think his per annum rate at the time was at the top of the market. That rate now is 15th. Patrick is a bargain for what they are paying.

Cherry pick (ignore the overall problem) all you want. $25-$47 million is plenty. If hurt so what? You can retire now on $2million is 4% savings. Try as a regular driving a truck or woring a warehouse job and demanding?

Hey, They could get a job off their free 4 year degree?

Zero sympathy for rules they negotiated for then they quit (won't comply with contract) hold out as they don't like it? Then people like you come along and encourage this sort of nonsense? Huh?

In a salary cap sport, paying all these hold out types leaves less for the roster players. What has Parsons ever done? DAK? //

 

[leftwinger]

Sanders Cleve QB: looked pretty good in pre season G1. Did not screw it up. It looked almost easy on the telecast. But then on replay, it shows he made some difficult throws.

The first big long 3rd down pass, the reciever caught it on handed stretched out along right sidelines. Bailed him out a bit.

He did not put the ball in trouble. He looks a bit frail? But he moves good.

Overall? Like Bill clinton, Sherry did not screw it up. I give him an A- as the opposition played most of the game soft overall?

 

[MarathonMike]

This is what I'll say about Parsons specifically as I think his situation (as is all 1st round picks) is somewhat unique. When you are drafted you don't get to negotiate your contract amount or length. It's on the rookie scale. 1st Rd picks get a 4 year deal with a 5th year team option. Everyone else gets a 4 year deal. Parsons' is playing on his 5th year. He's wildly out performed his rookie contract and is essentially being punished for being good in college. If he's drafted 33 vs 12th he's already paid. Granted he will make more this year than the last 4 combined but that doesnt change the fact that he'd get almost twice what he's currently getting paid on the open market which is where he would be if he wasnt drafted in the 1st round.

For comparison Tyson Campbell was drafted 33rd in 2021. He's already signed his next deal. 76 million 53 million guaranteed. If Parsons' has a career ending injury this year he's fucked. Jones should have paid Parsons' last year. He does this with all his high profile players. Prescott, Lamb etc. It's dumb and he just ends up playing them more than he would have had he got the deal done earlier. The player's salaries are insured. If they are injured the insurance pays the salary. See DeSean Watson.

In other words, Jerry Jones continues to sabotage the Cowboys just like he did when he drove Jimmy Johnson out with massive ego. HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!

 

[Couchpotato]

Cherry pick (ignore the overall problem) all you want. $25-$47 million is plenty. If hurt so what? You can retire now on $2million is 4% savings. Try as a regular driving a truck or woring a warehouse job and demanding?

LOL. You sure are comfortable spending another man's money.

Hey, They could get a job off their free 4 year degree?

Why do you get to decide what he does for a living? Does he get to tell you what to do for work?

Zero sympathy for rules they negotiated for then they quit (won't comply with contract) hold out as they don't like it? Then people like you come along and encourage this sort of nonsense? Huh?

Parsons' didn't negotiate anything. The contract or the rules put in place that took his ability to negotiate it away. Why do you think it's outside of his rights to choose to not play (work) under the current compensation his employer is offering?

In a salary cap sport, paying all these hold out types leaves less for the roster players. What has Parsons ever done? DAK? //

He's was DROY. He's been in the top 5 for DPOY every year he's been in the league. He's easily the best player on their team on either side of the ball. He's been top 7 or higher for sacks every year. I don't think he's the second coming of Lawrence Taylor as some have touted him to be, but he's easily a top 4-5 edge rusher in the league and those guys get paid. If this werent his first bite at the apple you'd have a point but it is so you dont.

 

[Couchpotato]

In other words, Jerry Jones continues to sabotage the Cowboys just like he did when he drove Jimmy Johnson out with massive ego. HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!

Yes. That's not the discussion we are having but yeah Jones had made the Cowboys a train wreck.

 

[leftwinger]

The current CBA, ratified in 2020, extends through the 2030 season and establishes the framework for contract negotiations, salary caps, and player benefits.

Parsons Under Contract
Micah Parsons is currently under contract with the Dallas Cowboys for the 2025 season, set to earn $24 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal.
Despite being under contract, Parsons has formally requested a trade due to stalled extension talks, expressing frustration that the team has not engaged in negotiations with his agent, David Mulugheta.
The Cowboys maintain leverage as they can use the franchise tag on Parsons for the next two seasons, potentially keeping him under team control through 2028.
However, Parsons seeks a new contract that would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, surpassing T.J. Watt’s $41 million annual average.


Why not entire teams hold out? OL DL DB LB etc. So much cherry picking spinning in your post I need a PC, not a small screen. Even Bold not working. Wow. Might be a closeted Obiden Stain?

 

[Couchpotato]

The current CBA, ratified in 2020, extends through the 2030 season and establishes the framework for contract negotiations, salary caps, and player benefits.

Was Parsons in the league at that time? The answer is no so he had no vote on that CBA. In other words he didnt negociate his contract or conditions under which it was signed. Just like I said.

Parsons Under Contract
Micah Parsons is currently under contract with the Dallas Cowboys for the 2025 season, set to earn $24 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal.

Despite being under contract, Parsons has formally requested a trade due to stalled extension talks, expressing frustration that the team has not engaged in negotiations with his agent, David Mulugheta.
The Cowboys maintain leverage as they can use the franchise tag on Parsons for the next two seasons, potentially keeping him under team control through 2028.
However, Parsons seeks a new contract that would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, surpassing T.J. Watt’s $41 million annual average.

Are you saying he doesn't have the right to do that? Because he does under the CBA you referenced. The Cowboys don't have to give it to him but he's well within his rights to ask for it. The same with a trade. He can ask/demand, for a trade, hookers, a trip to Mars whatever he wants,. The Cowboys are under no obligation to grant any of those requests/demands. Are they? You seem to be operating under the belief that Parsons has no choice but to play (work) for the Cowboys and he should be happy to do so. Which is wildly untrue. Parsons has leverage and he should use it. I don't see any posts from you castigating teams/owners who sign a player and then cut them or trade them saying they are not living up to the contract.

Why not entire teams hold out? OL DL DB LB etc. So much cherry picking spinning in your post I need a PC, not a small screen. Even Bold not working. Wow. Might be a closeted Obiden Stain?

I don't know what this gibberish is supposed to mean.


On average 512 (16 per team) players under contract get cut each year. Is that more or less than the number of players who hold out for better contracts each year? You sir are full of shit and dont know what the **** you're talking about.

 

[leftwinger]

Was Parsons in the league at that time? The answer is no so he had no vote on that CBA. In other words he didnt negociate his contract or conditions under which it was signed. Just like I said.

Maybe he is in the wrong leauge? Maybe the CFL for players like him. Where was he vs. GB or other playoff games? not much impact, thats' where. $24-$28million is a 17% raise he will get under the CBA he "did not negotiate". Uh rules are rules. He is supposed to be fined $50K/day of holdout (non-negotiable) but they never get held to that? If you come stand around you avoid it? these prima donnas' are paid over the top as it is. No one cares about phony popularity awards given to those who get press,

The Cowboys don't have to give it

Nope, hope they don't. Trade him now or franchise him. But send a message. The rest of the team is underpaid. While these "star players" want $40-$75 million now. But the rest of the team can pounds sand? Lets' all hold out.

I don't see any posts from you castigating teams/owners who sign a player and then cut them or trade them saying they are not living up to the contract.

If the teams cuts someone not performing under contract, the team has honor the terms. Unless they have some sort of good conduct clause or other that is violated? So a guy decides I now have enough, I don't need to play hard anymore....UGH!

 

[Couchpotato]

Maybe he is in the wrong leauge? Maybe the CFL for players like him. Where was he vs. GB or other playoff games? not much impact, thats' where. $24-$28million is a 17% raise he will get under the CBA he "did not negotiate". Uh rules are rules.

And? Again you're vary comfortable spending another man's money

He is supposed to be fined $50K/day of holdout (non-negotiable) but they never get held to that? If you come stand around you avoid it? these prima donnas' are paid over the top as it is. No one cares about phony popularity awards given to those who get press,

He's in camp dumb ass. I'll say again you have no idea what the **** you're taking about. The 50k a day is if your dont report to camp. See Chris Jones from the Chiefs a few years ago.

Nope, hope they don't. Trade him now or franchise him. But send a message. The rest of the team is underpaid. While these "star players" want $40-$75 million now. But the rest of the team can pounds sand? Lets' all hold out.

They cant franchise him this year. Have you ever even watched football? The stars make the league. No one is tuning in to see random edge rusher I've never heard of who doesnt perform at a high level play. They tune in (where all the money is made) to see Watt, and Parsons, and Mahomes and Jackson play. The CBA mandates the players get 48% of the revenue. Teams get to decide what share of that each of their signed players get. The Cowboys could have signed Parsons last year (when all the other stars in his draft class were signed) for 30-35 mill a year and Parsons' would have signed it in a second. Their failure to do so is what's driven the price up. The same thing happend with Dak and Lamb. Jerry waited and paid a premium because of it.

If the teams cuts someone not performing under contract, the team has honor the terms. Unless they have some sort of good conduct clause or other that is violated? So a guy decides I now have enough, I don't need to play hard anymore....UGH!

The team can cut a player at any time for any reason. The player only gets the guaranteed money, and the player has no recourse. You're out of your depth.

 

[leftwinger]

And? Again you're vary comfortable spending another man's money


He's in camp dumb ass. I'll say again you have no idea what the **** you're taking about. The 50k a day is if your dont report to camp. See Chris Jones from the Chiefs a few years ago.

They cant franchise him this year. Have you ever even watched football? The stars make the league. No one is tuning in to see random edge rusher I've never heard of who doesnt perform at a high level play. They tune in (where all the money is made) to see Watt, and Parsons, and Mahomes and Jackson play. The CBA mandates the players get 48% of the revenue. Teams get to decide what share of that each of their signed players get. The Cowboys could have signed Parsons last year (when all the other stars in his draft class were signed) for 30-35 mill a year and Parsons' would have signed it in a second. Their failure to do so is what's driven the price up. The same thing happend with Dak and Lamb. Jerry waited and paid a premium because of it.


The team can cut a player at any time for any reason. The player only gets the guaranteed money, and the player has no recourse. You're out of your depth.

He is under a contract. He signed it not me. I'm not spending anything. Im not comfortable spending anything. Youre comfortable with holdouts? Was he unhappy when he signed this current 2025 $24nillion deal? Too bad for him and you too evidently. Now he's unhappy.

All you post screaming like a loon is known by me and posted. Nothing new in your post. I said all if that, I know all of that. Like Board Stain do, you're losing, then spinning accusing and twisting.

Standing around out of pads not in drills is not "in camp" in a true sense.

I know this year is not the franchise year. But yes they could trade him. Send him to SEA or MIA for max travel. Forkers don't know how good they have it.

Do you ruin every thread you enter spouting nonsense and false accusations? These are phones for the most part, not word processor or with PDF editor on a 25" screen. Hard to get all to your standards all the time. I'll work harder. Can't see tiny print?

Again, nothing you posted is not known to me. I looked it up 2-3 posts ago. Thanks for you "help" lol! Are you a closet agent?

 

[Couchpotato]

He is under a contract. He signed it not me. I'm not spending anything. Im not comfortable spending anything. Youre comfortable with holdouts?

You keep saying that like it means he HAS to play that he's unable to request to negotiate his contract now vs next year. (common practice in the NFL BTW). Most star 1st round picks sign their extension in year 3, this is year 4. Hell most players do not play on their final year because of the reasons I've stated. Injury risk, market value of the player, the team typically gets a discount if they sign early. etc Parson's isnt holding out. He's reported to camp. Particpates in the meetings and is at practice. You clearly dont know or understand the CBA or you just parrot certain parts of it you've been told about without know or understanding it.

Was he unhappy when he signed this current 2025 $24nillion deal? Too bad for him and you too evidently. Now he's unhappy.

Irrelevant. I've never said the Cowboys HAD to give him another contract. I've never said Jones wasnt within his rights to require Parsons to play under his current contract. Parsons is also well within his rights to choose not to play.

All you post screaming like a loon is known by me and posted. Nothing new in your post. I said all if that, I know all of that. Like Board Stain do, you're losing, then spinning accusing and twisting.

Pointing out that you clearly dont understand the terms of the CBA isnt me screaming. It's just me pointing out you talking out of your ass about a subject you clearly know little about.

Standing around out of pads not in drills is not "in camp" in a true sense.

Not according to the CBA.

I know this year is not the franchise year.

Do you? Then why did you bring it up? The franchise tag is irrelevant to Parsons situation.

But yes they could trade him. Send him to SEA or MIA for max travel. Forkers don't know how good they have it.

Why would Parsons going to Seatle or Miami and getting paid almost twice what he would make in Dallas on a long term deal make him mad? He's not from Texas.

Do you ruin every thread you enter spouting nonsense and false accusations? These are phones for the most part, not word processor or with PDF editor on a 25" screen. Hard to get all to your standards all the time. I'll work harder. Can't see tiny print?

Again, nothing you posted is not known to me. I looked it up 2-3 posts ago. Thanks for you "help" lol! Are you a closet agent?

If you "know" then why are you continuing to post things that are factually untrue?

 

[leftwinger]

Now Cam Heyward Pittsburgh nose tackle. He also has a point....more money. 300lbs hard to find that can move around i suppose? He just signed a contract! See below.

Hendrickson still out? But unlike Parsons? I think he actually decided to practice full dressed in drills vs. Sweat pants.

If you want more money every year? Don't sign a long term deal. Sign one year contracts. Max it out.

Note: CBA comes up again in 2030. This is what players agreed to in 2020?


****Cameron Heyward signed a two-year, $29 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 4, 2024, which keeps him under contract through the 2026 season.
This extension, which is effectively a restructuring, includes $16 million in fully guaranteed money, with $14.7 million paid as a signing bonus.
For the 2025 season, Heyward has a base salary of $1.3 million and a $13.45 million roster bonus due on the fifth day of the league year, resulting in a $19.65 million salary cap charge.
His average annual value (APY) is $14.5 million, ranking him 23rd among interior defensive linemen.


He says lol! Did you get that on writing?**Heyward has stated that the Steelers asked him to take a pay cut during the offseason negotiations, which led to the restructuring of his contract.

**who was big mouthed wide out sat our so long he never played much again? 9-8 or 5-12 teams with players holding out as THEY HAD SUCH A GOOD YEAR? lol!