Curran: "In my estimation... [Gonzo would like to] be treated as if he's at the table in 2027." [previous title: "say goodbye to gonzo"]

[TheRainMaker]

Hopefully this changes soon..

The Bears and Giants Owners should be asking their GM's how the hell do they rank #1 and #2 in cap charges at that position?

 

[TommyD4207]

If a deal is reached, people here need to be prepared to see Gonzalez getting a deal $3 or $4m above Witherspoon.

Because I'm sure Gonzalez is looking at the deals that other defenders are getting. Witherspoon got Jeffrey Simmons money. Gonzalez is looking at TJ Watt, Jalen Carter, Aiden Hutchinson.

It's hard to argue that he's not at least that much better than Witherspoon, who is essentially a slot corner.

 

[n1997y]

I'm sure this is all covered in the CBA or else there would not be a rule about minimum number of games played to have your contract toll. It wouldn't make sense to have a player be suspended for the whole season and still have that minimum # of games provision.

I assume there are rules around it. I was asking what they are.

 

[TommyD4207]

Hopefully this changes soon..

Most of that is Carlton Davis this year, so it will change after 2026, I imagine.

 

[mgteich]

Hard disagree. A two year deal starting now is a lousy deal for the team. He’s already under contract for two years now. If he’s trying to tear that up the way you describe the team is well justified to dig in their heels and insist on a real extension, not the fiction you propose. That would just be paying more for what they already have under contract. If Gonzo is playing that game the team needs to insist on a six year contract with four years being set in stone.

???
I'm suggesting that he will get a 4 year extension with lots of guaranteed money and a $40M-$50M bonus payable now. Gonzo would be OK for 2 years. Then he will be able to do as he is doing now, asking for more, even though he is under contract.

I suggest that a trade is possible at that point and that we should be prepared for such a situation.