Yeah, it's a huge step down from the $25 million AAV that Brady, who is the next highest on the list, gets. It's really a great deal for an at worst mid-level starter with upside on a short term deal with almost no risk.
The market really worked out perfectly for the Saints with Ryan and Mayfield suddenly appearing on the market after the Watson deal with Cleveland. It easily could have gone the other way had Atlanta not gotten involved for Watson.
Still, I think it's an okay deal even from Winston's point of view. He's getting two years of security for good, but not great money, with a chance to cash in on big deal in two years. And you really don't want your starting QB feeling like they got shafted on the money you gave them.