I don't think that it is really that classy of a move. Like was stated before. He is still going to get that money. Just not in one lump sum this season. It is a no brainer for him to restructure the contract and it is very rare that a player who is going to recieve a large roster bonus ever really gets it. Either the player is released as a cap casualty. Or in a case like Elway or Manning. The contract is restructured.
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