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Originally Posted by cross16
He has 2 more years left on his current deal (which is below market for the position) and when this extension does increase his cap hit up into the 30 mill range I think its' fair to assume the cap will rise and the % of the cap is not going to be too out of line.
I'm biased as a Packer fan but i've read a lot that most seem to believe Rodgers actually took a lesser deal then people thought. He basically took the Matt Ryan deal with a small increase despite being the far superior QB. I don't think this has a big a ramification on the Packers chances to win as some are putting out there as the deal is not quite as punitive or big as it sounds. Heck there is a good chance Kirk Cousins earns as much or more than Rodgers over the next 4 years.
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I believe his contract bonuses will count against the cap this year and in subsequent years. But I agree, he could have held the Packers by their heels and emptied their pockets. Still enough money that the Packers, I assume, will be cutting some familiar names in the near future.
Clay Mathews and Randall Cobb have both been hot garbage the last few years and I would imagine you see them moved out... Just still dontbubderstand how they outlasted Jordy Nelson on cap casualties.
Impressive contract for Rodgers none the less... 1 million dollars for a half of football