Originally Posted by
RashanGary
The 5th year was more guaranteed than this deal and nearly identical max value if you add the 5th year plus what he was scheduled to make this year. This is absolutely not as good as the 5th year option for Love and it’s all but certain the Packers informed them they were not going to exercise the 5th year option.
If Love declined it and had a great year, he’d make double in 2024. But injuries happen. Hard to say he’s not confident in himself by signing this deal because even if he is confident, injury is a risk and that’s a reason to sign this deal.
In the end, Love gives up the chance to make 20 extra million in 2024 by signing this deal, but he gets a lot of money up front so he’s secure even if the worst happens.
It makes sense for both sides, but if Love was really betting on himself in the biggest way, he woulda said nope, and got a lot more next year.