Quote:
Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Handshake deals are a really dumb thing to do when you have millions of dollars at stake. You never rely on anyone on their word. You take the written contract in cause it goes to a legal battle. No competent agent would never accept that.
|
I get what you're saying and I agree the agents wouldn't bite, but I'll just point out that it's not like dollars are being left on the table. Both players would make fair value on the guaranteed contracts and Matthew might end up making more total dollars as he signs a 7 year deal in a few years when the cap goes up. He'd just be betting that he doesn't get hurt or Flame out in those few years, similar to him betting he won't do the same this year on a QO.