Sherman Signs Record Deal

I don't get why everyone is making the statement about the Hawks ruining their long term because of these deals. Has anyone actually looked at the numbers and factored in the cap is going up the next 2 years (If I'm not mistaken). Looking at the timing, it could be better. They just locked up a large part of the team's "Core" the year before two cap raises (And inevitably causes players to demand more) and have balanced the the guaranteed money structures so that the last 2 years of both Earl's and Sherm's contracts have very little dead money. They also didn't lock them in for 6yrs where the chances for a drop off of in play or injuries increases exponentially. I know it's fun to find ways to hate but these deals are structured pretty well. And nothing this year spells disaster for the long term competitiveness of the franchise.

Next year will be waaaaaaay more interesting. The entire LB core is up for new deals, including the SB MVP Smith (not even a starter last year) as is Wilson, Okung (left tackle), Doug Baldwin, and many other role players like Farwell (ST Captain)......Next year will be the difference between a huge drop off and the possibility of consistency.