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Originally Posted by Locke
This is something that I found Matthews to be excellent at.
For instance, look at the McDavid deal. He took Max dollars and Max Term. Which....many would consider to be smart. You never know when you're going to get hurt, etc.
But Matthews understands that the Cap and CBA are fluid, which is why he builds his contracts with signing bonuses and various other mechanisms alongside shorter terms which ensure that he gets paid regardless and, that he has opportunities to maximize his earnings as the Cap increases.
I dont think there has ever been another player to structure contracts like him. I dont know if thats Matthews or his Agent, but their structures are brilliant and their risk tolerance is exceptional.
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It's not that bad for the team either. Locking in at a high salary for max term ties a team's hands a lot. And rarely do they save money that way.