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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg
And then the Rams have first right of refusal correct? So basically, they are just letting the rest of the league set the market for him then they will match.
I guess my thinking is you have to front load the hell out of the contract offer and probably put a poison pill in it to make sure they don't match. If the Rams were willing to pay him $7 million or more, then they would have placed a higher tender on him. If I'm understanding this correctly.
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Originally Posted by Pestilence
Basically this. And some team out there WILL put a poison pill in there to get him.
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Yep.
One thing about front-loading contracts, because I've seen it mentioned a couple of time because of the lack of a cap.
Teams are going to want to front load deals, but I think doing so may effect the decision making of the players.
Getting your guaranteed money spread out? Security.
Getting all up-front? Not so much. Matt Cassel is an example of this. Granted, he'll get his money, but then could be out on his ass - where a player that has his guaranteed money spread out is less likely to be cut, and enjoys more long-term security - IMO.