Donald Butler signs extension

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

That's a pretty unusual structure.

[oneinchpunch]

@annieheilbrunn: So according to Rapoport, Butler to make about 6.5m /year first 3 yrs. If he performs well, #Chargers can sign him 4 more yrs at steep price

[sandiego17]

Rapoport numbrs seem off. He's saying $48MM total, but also saying 3 Years at just under 20MM and the final 4 years are worth 8MM to 9.5MM 'per'. Even at the low end (8MM/per) that is 32MM + 20MM, that's $52MM. I know he says more than $48MM, but what's significant about $48MM?

[BoltBalls]

The first 3 years of the deal are the most relevant I think. Even if Butler plays well he may be a cap casualty after the 3rd year. $6.5M per year is certainly a steep price for a guy that can't stay healthy a full season but he is a good player. Only 3 years of commitment makes it not such a bad deal for the Chargers IMO.

[Guest]

Considering how durable this guy is throwing a shitload of money at him was the smart thing to do.

[Beerman]

I like that deal. We can get out from it in 3 years if he doesn't produce or keeps underperforming/injured. He gets paid if he makes it to that Elite level. 6.5 I guess isn't terrible. Cheaper than Ellerbe's 7 mil per for 3 years at least.

[oneinchpunch]

At 6.5 for three years the first 3 years are more than Ellerbe's first 3 years.

[Beerman]

At 6.5 for three years the first 3 years are more than Ellerbe's first 3 years.

It isn't actually.

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-03-13/sports/sfl-breaking-down-dannell-ellerbes-35-million-contracts-20130313_1_dannell-ellerbe-salaries-baltimore-ravens

Ellerbe's deal is essentially a 3 year deal too with the last two years being a non guaranteed 6.45 and 6 mil. If he's cut after three years, he will have banked about 23mil.

[Wheels]

With cap inflation, those last couple years may be pretty reasonable, if healthy and producing.

[Beerman]

With cap inflation, those last couple years may be pretty reasonable, if healthy and producing.

Probably, but more importantly if those years are picked up, he's likely earned them with his production.

[Gwynning_Spirit]

Or they kick it down the road with some kind of extension/restructure/bonus type shit

[SFW]

"@DAButler56: @EddieRoyalWR haha preciate u restructuring urs for me bruh!"

With Royal agreeing to a restructure that is two big questions answered so far. Many more to come in next few days and weeks.