How about we propose contracts for Jimmy?

I like yours

Do not want a huge backloaded contract. JG seems to be tied to Drews hip.
Need the flexibility to move him if he wants to leave when Drew does.

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He's got it in his head

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Perhaps.

But I know for a fact that he has in his head that he doesn't want to play the next two years tagged if he doesn't agree to a long term deal.

Jimmy no longer holds any cards to play. The Saints don't play the sit out game.

not to technical on the stuff of how cap hits work and what not.. but i originally said 5/45 with 28 guaranteed front loaded.. but if we had to i would be willing to give him 5/52 with 32 guaranteed front loaded or flat.. but thats about the max i would do

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not to technical on the stuff of how cap hits work and what not..

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That's cool. You have numbers geeks like me to try to help.

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5/45 with 28 guaranteed front loaded.. 

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How much of that guaranteed is signing bonus? In my scenario, the 20 is a signing bonus that is prorated through the length of the deal. Also, how would you allocate the remaining 17 million over the five years?

I would have the same question about your 5/52 scenario. I like the 10.4 per year average there, and would maybe go with a lower guaranteed number if it's all signing bonus.

Sorry that any discussion of numbers hurts your brain cell.

i dont work for the raiders, why would i draw up his contract for them?

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Jimmy no longer holds any cards to play. The Saints don't play the sit out game.

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God I hope you're right. I like jimmy, but I'm not willing to commit too much money to any one player. Pay him what's best for the team and let it work itself out.