Since The Packers extended J-1OVE at the beginning of this year instead of picking up his 5th year option, they cannot do anything until May 1st of next year.
I'm not sure what other qb's are inline for a new contract between now and then, but the price is only going to go up.
These contracts are not about actual Dollar Value, it's all about THE GUARANTEED MONEY and signing bonuses.
I would love to see The Packers do a deal like Mahonnes originally signed. only the amount per year would be a little more.
10 years.....$500mil.....250mil guaranteed. With an "option out clause after 5 years"
That gives The Packers a chance to add a couple of void years and be able to spread the 250mil out over 13 years.
That's 19.25 mil a year plus his base salary.
Which will keep his Salary cap hit down for the first five years while they play with all the new guys on offense.
I don't claim to be an expert on the salary cap but with these qb contracts there are ways to keep the cap hit down.
I was addicted to The Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around!