This is where I land...
Even though I'm HUGE on resigning him.
Losing teams have to pay top dollar. We don't.
How much is the postseason worth to a player?
Opportunity at a ring?
I expect a 20% discount at least.
And I expect guys to understand that when they're signed. We play for rings here.
As far as money spent... cap hit this year is gonna be low.
AD likely plays his last year and then Stafford and Kupp expire BEFORE we have to pay this years rookies ...
So kicking the thick part of the contract to 2026 or 27 gives both a "makes sense" and a "prove it" to the contract while still guaranteeing him a big payday.
I think it makes sense for him to stay at 12-14. If he wants to do something that doesn't make sense then he can cancel out our big signing comp pic wise.
Note ... same goes for spoon.