My Opinion (Full Offseason Move Summary)

SuperRemo said

Its not 8 mill guaranteed per se. He already has that 8 mill in the form of a signing bonus when he signed it. To us we get to prorate the cap hit over the remaining 2 yrs on the contract. But we Can save the yearly salary and workout bonuses and such portion which ammonts to 4-6 mill more...

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He ha 8 million guaranteed from his signing bonus, which is at 2 million for this year and another 2 next. But what no one has paid any attention to is that his contract guarantee a total of 16 million. The other 8 million guaranteed is tied up in his yearly salary. Now i think there is a few hundred thousand in roster bonuses that would come off, so its around 7.8 million mark. It's actually a spectacular deal done by Harper's agent. And I'm sure Loomis had plans of Harper beig a franchise player after his pro bowl season.


I'm one of the few Harper fans out there, who thinks his play will step up huge under Ryan and an above average pass rush.


The main issue is linebackers. It amazes me that ppl on this board are ready to just toss out 2 proven safeties after one bad year, but are all in on 2 unproven linebackers in Gallette and Wilson who have never even had an average season.


Loomis has already invested his money in Harper and Jenkins, if he cuts them loose he has to rebuild that position from scratch. I think the focus this offseason needs to be OLB and see if the safeties can turn there play around. If they can't, cut bait and focus on that position next year or mid season.