[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrfrosty

Bonus is only calculated for the first 5 years of a contract. For example, in my Bengals franchise Mahomes signed a 270m contract with like 150m guaranteed. His yr 5 cap is 48.3m but it falls to 23.6 (roughly) come year 6. Once you get to year 6 you can cut, or trade, the guy with no hit.

I know, I got the same situation with Lamar Jackson.

I just wanted to get the point across that the later in a contract you move on from a guy the cheaper it is.