@lodilobo said:
I like Watson as a player....don't like him as a person. I hate that all his $230 million is guaranteed. What's his motivation for the next 5 years? I won't like it ( well, maybe I will), if Baker's new team goes deep in the playoffs and we still suck
First, with the new TV deals set for next year and the gambling revenue that will roll in, what seems high at this time will probably be at least normal if not mid range for a top tier QB. QB's almost always make the most money on a team. As the cap goes up, the money spread as a percentage will still remain similar as it has been. QB's are going to be signing larger and larger deals.
As for motivation, one has to hope a player has pride, and when you get down to it, once a player in todays market passes his guaranteed money, why do they stay motivated? I mean once you have a certain amount in the bank I don't see players quit trying. If anything, they might retire, but if they do that they won't get paid the rest of the contract. I am sure the guarantee in place still has common outs if the player retires, and basic personal conduct clauses that could void the deal..