A Record Deal
by John B on Jun 11, 2009 9:30 AM EDT
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Sanchez, the new face of the franchise, the Jets' No. 1 draft pick and the fifth player selected overall, agreed to a five-year deal worth about $50 million that includes $28 million in guaranteed money, according to an NFL source.
It's believed that, if Sanchez reaches some certain incentives, the deal could escalate to $60 million.
This deal makes Sanchez the highest paid player in Jets history.
The next time you're tempted to complain about an NFL player complaining about his contract, remember this. Sanchez has a chance to develop into a terrific quarterback, but he's getting this kind of money before his first snap in the pros. Leon Washington has a track record of three years of excellent play and is set to make under $600,000 in 2009. That's a ton of money, but the Sanchez contract makes it easier to understand why he is complaining.
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And people are losing their homes....
Yankee Stadium is half-full and the Jets/Giants can’t sell out their PLCs because of the economy.
Playing Realistic Optimist at Buffalo Rumblings since 2008. Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
by MattRichWarren on Jun 11, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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