Simpelton
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It's a disincentive to move on from Brady that has to be factored in.Doesn't anyone here read QMs post about Brady's contract and Cap space impact in 2018? I guess not!
Don't kid yourself though. If God forbid, Brady collapses this year and is not performing, and I'm not talking about just one game at Arrowhead here but really just not able to get the job done anymore, Belichick will take that cap hit to clear his roster and set up the new team around Garoppolo or whoever else is his current best option at starting quarterback.
More than that though I'd honestly expect Brady to see the writing on the wall himself in that case and render the whole thing moot by retiring. But if he can't make himself do that because he's still convinced he can work out his issues, but BB has reason to be skeptical, BB will trigger a transition if he becomes convinced that's the best way to move the franchise forward, and the cap space issue, while being a thing he factors into the decision, won't stop him.
For the record, I don't see the above scenario as likely. Just possible.