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revrew · 05-23-2019, 08:44 AM

Corriveau signs huge extension
Dick Grayson, sports reporter, Des Moines Register

Des Moines Dragon quarterback Dakota Corriveau has just used the bye week to sign a massive, 6-year extension to his contract that makes him among the top-5 paid QBs in the league. The deal means the extremely popular player will likely stay in Des Moines until 2034.

There was some question prior to the season as to whether Dragon GM Jack Ledger would resign Corriveau, especially as University of Iowa standout Grayson Shello sat atop the rookie draft board. Ledger, however, was unable to secure a trade that would bring Shello to Des Moines, so rather than losing out on Corriveau after this, his contract year, the crafty GM signed Corriveau to an extension.

Corriveau is a former fifth-round draft choice, meaning his rookie contract has no 5th-year option. This, his fourth season, was to be his final season under his rookie deal.

Corriveau has a career 21-32 record, has passed for far more interceptions than touchdowns, and his career QB rating is a paltry 72.7. Even though he led the Dragons to an NFC championship last year, his play hardly merits a high-ranking salary.

That said, Corriveau's contract carries only a shockingly low, $12 million guaranteed. The vast majority of the contract is in yearly salary dollars that don't count against the cap should the contract be voided. The cap-friendly number means that if Corriveau sticks with the team, he'll be paid handsomely, but should Corriveau fail to be Des Moines' best option in a future season, it will cost the squad little in cap space to cut or trade the veteran.

05-23-2019, 08:44 AM	#191
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Corriveau signs huge extension Dick Grayson, sports reporter, Des Moines Register Des Moines Dragon quarterback Dakota Corriveau has just used the bye week to sign a massive, 6-year extension to his contract that makes him among the top-5 paid QBs in the league. The deal means the extremely popular player will likely stay in Des Moines until 2034. There was some question prior to the season as to whether Dragon GM Jack Ledger would resign Corriveau, especially as University of Iowa standout Grayson Shello sat atop the rookie draft board. Ledger, however, was unable to secure a trade that would bring Shello to Des Moines, so rather than losing out on Corriveau after this, his contract year, the crafty GM signed Corriveau to an extension. Corriveau is a former fifth-round draft choice, meaning his rookie contract has no 5th-year option. This, his fourth season, was to be his final season under his rookie deal. Corriveau has a career 21-32 record, has passed for far more interceptions than touchdowns, and his career QB rating is a paltry 72.7. Even though he led the Dragons to an NFC championship last year, his play hardly merits a high-ranking salary. That said, Corriveau's contract carries only a shockingly low, $12 million guaranteed. The vast majority of the contract is in yearly salary dollars that don't count against the cap should the contract be voided. The cap-friendly number means that if Corriveau sticks with the team, he'll be paid handsomely, but should Corriveau fail to be Des Moines' best option in a future season, it will cost the squad little in cap space to cut or trade the veteran. __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference. Last edited by revrew : 05-23-2019 at 08:45 AM.