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If this is true it sucks to be a vikes fan
Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is completing the third season of his initial four-year contract. Assuming he continues to play well today against the Philadelphia Eagles in his first playoff game in the Metrodome, it would seem he could expect a contract extension after the season that would give him a chance to make a lot of money, predicated on how well and how long he performs.
It wouldn't be unreasonable for the Vikings to offer Jackson, 25, who is expected to be their starter next season, a deal that would include a $5 million bonus with contract escalators and incentives.
Jackson is making $656,360 this season. A new deal likely would be worth at least $35 million over five years, depending on whether he achieves incentives.
Vikings coach Brad Childress figures Jackson's counterpart today, veteran Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, "would be a great guy to emulate, a guy who's had success for a long period of time," he said. "(Jackson) can be a good to very good quarterback in this league."
Jackson isn't the only one who can expect a contract extension before long. So can Childress, now that the Vikings have won the NFC North Division title in his third season.
Childress has two years remaining on his deal, and it would seem he could expect at least a one-year extension for about $3 million
Talk about overpaying for a shit QB.
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