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Old 07-29-2019, 08:44 AM   #10
Geeoff
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Originally Posted by Oling_Roachinen View Post
I would have waited. Another good season likely doesn't increase his total amount much. Maybe he gets up to 10M annually for 8 years. But a subpar season or injury could really bring down his cap, or more importantly make Tampa question if they want to commit to him for another 8 years at nearly 10M, not to mention more certainty about the lockout. I guess I just don't see the reward for Tampa offering the contract now instead of waiting.
Well one advantage is that they have it done early and now can plan around it.
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