NateDogg
The Swift Chancellor
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I would also front-load. Higher in the first 2 years followed by level payments thereafter if it comes down to giving him 7. Much easier pill to swallow in yrs 5/6 if it doesn’t work out.I am going to assume the AAV to Mario is $7MM because I haven’t seen a number mentioned.
If he is stuck on 7 years and UM is at 5, and the deal would be fully guaranteed (another assumption)…7 years is a long time. Basically it’s $35MM vs. $49MM.
I say either split the difference and offer him 6, or offer 5 with incentives and escalators that bring the total value of the contract to $60MM+ over 7 years (win the ACC, Playoff appearance, NC, **** I would even offer a small bonus for 10+ wins).