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Written by Chris Sullivan
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Sunday, 26 July 2009 10:51 |
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Danny O'Neil confirms that Andy Ross, Aaron Curry's agent extraordinate, has confirmed the Seahawks and Curry will begin negotiations on Monday. This is good news, and hopefully they can work out a deal. In general, the two biggest factors are a) what did last year's #4 pick make? and b) what did the guy in front of and behind you make?
Last year, Darren McFadden (#4 pick) signed a 6 year, $60 million contract with $28 million guaranteed. However, Mark Sanchez (#5 pick this year) just signed a contract earlier in the offseason for 5-years, $50.5 million with $28 million guaranteed. I would say the odds are that Curry will sign a contract with about $29-30 million guaranteed that averages a hair over $10 million per year. Remember though, that will include incentives, escalators, bonuses, et cetera that will likely never be seen (at least, in theory).
Whatever happens, Aaron Curry is days away from being one of the richest men in the country before he ever plays a snap in the NFL. Here's hoping we can get a favorable contract and he can live up to, or exceed, expectations. Rookie of the year? MVP? Dreamboat captain? Time will tell!
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