All this shit reminds me of Willie Beamen. :SIB
Just pay him, OR NOT, and get it all over with. In a few years $300 million won't seem like anything. You're going to pay him over $100 million the next 2 years under the franchise tag anyway. And I agree with Stephen A, he'd be crazy to play even 1 down before he gets the contract. This is serious business now.
How about a 10 year deal for $550 million with $250 million guaranteed.
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Just pay him, OR NOT, and get it all over with. In a few years $300 million won't seem like anything. You're going to pay him over $100 million the next 2 years under the franchise tag anyway. And I agree with Stephen A, he'd be crazy to play even 1 down before he gets the contract. This is serious business now.
How about a 10 year deal for $550 million with $250 million guaranteed.

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