I saw a couple tweets (I thought it was Barnwell but I am not sure) that said lower salary year 1 was common. Now it may not be to the extent of Watson's structured deal but having a low year 1 base salary is not uncommon.
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His contract is unprecedented period.
But with respect to his low salary the first year of his deal as I've said a few times in this thread the Browns did the same thing with Amari's first year pay and the Dolphins did same thing with Tyreek. Both of them are making just over $1m base next year, just like Watson.
BigJim®
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how many of those are fully guaranteed for the full contract?
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/guaranteed/
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GregR
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I posted early in the trade talks finally happening, that a team who got him was likely to do that (convert it to a $34m bonus and $1m salary) just to be able to fit him in cap-wise. And that Watson would jump at the opportunity to do it for the impact on suspended salary.
So doesn't surprise me at all it happened. Seeing him potentially skirt the penalty doesn't make me happy. But it's a legitimate contract move from the team's standpoint, that unfortunately has that effect.
That said, the thing that bothered me far, far more, was seeing Watson given a contract that blew away the previous amount of guaranteed money by 50%. The salary restructure, necessary but recognize it has bad optics. But throwing literally unprecedent money at him just... it reeks. It really does. I get they had to do it to get him. Based on basically every report, he's lying through his teeth when he says the contract had nothing to do with him picking Cleveland.
But that's the part that I find the most distasteful about the contract. Not the restructure but the feeling he was hugely rewarded as a result of horrible behavior as a person.
So doesn't surprise me at all it happened. Seeing him potentially skirt the penalty doesn't make me happy. But it's a legitimate contract move from the team's standpoint, that unfortunately has that effect.
That said, the thing that bothered me far, far more, was seeing Watson given a contract that blew away the previous amount of guaranteed money by 50%. The salary restructure, necessary but recognize it has bad optics. But throwing literally unprecedent money at him just... it reeks. It really does. I get they had to do it to get him. Based on basically every report, he's lying through his teeth when he says the contract had nothing to do with him picking Cleveland.
But that's the part that I find the most distasteful about the contract. Not the restructure but the feeling he was hugely rewarded as a result of horrible behavior as a person.
Ministry of Pain
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It's nice to hear so much remorse and humbleness at the press conference.
BigJim®
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You hear a lot of folks expressing publicly how remorseful they are for their actions while defending active litigation?
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Bracie Smathers
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You guys have jumped the shark with this thread.
The lawyer with the civil suit said he hopes to get to trial as soon as possible. When asked the time frame he said, 'Next February or March'.
This thread has turned into pure garbage, so you've been gifted a full year of this swill.
The lawyer with the civil suit said he hopes to get to trial as soon as possible. When asked the time frame he said, 'Next February or March'.
This thread has turned into pure garbage, so you've been gifted a full year of this swill.
Soulfly3
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Rewatched it, in full.... It was awkward, but in the end, not sure how it could've went any other way.
Every dumbdumb sports reporter did their best 2-3 days of SJW research online, to try and smash a hardhitting question. All of them threw at least one pitch, but no strikes.
I think the answer of the night was in re: to the counselling question. Again, asked under the guise of tricking an "obviously dumb QB" into admission he needs counselling for his actions. Denied.
I give credit to all 3 of the guys sitting up there. It didn't have to happen. I think under the circumstances, they could have said "we're just not doing one, to be sensitive to the situation". Instead all 3 sat up there and took the stone throws.
WIld to me that despite it being completely advantageous for him to settle today. Right this second. He refuses. Sticking to his convictions.
Every dumbdumb sports reporter did their best 2-3 days of SJW research online, to try and smash a hardhitting question. All of them threw at least one pitch, but no strikes.
I think the answer of the night was in re: to the counselling question. Again, asked under the guise of tricking an "obviously dumb QB" into admission he needs counselling for his actions. Denied.
I give credit to all 3 of the guys sitting up there. It didn't have to happen. I think under the circumstances, they could have said "we're just not doing one, to be sensitive to the situation". Instead all 3 sat up there and took the stone throws.
WIld to me that despite it being completely advantageous for him to settle today. Right this second. He refuses. Sticking to his convictions.
ghostguy123
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Odd take. It takes 2 to tango here.
Also, if he settles, every masseuse he ever used will come sue him.
Soulfly3
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advantageous financially, I mean. w the 1M salary. no idea what he'd have to pay out, I just meant in terms of the NFL handing down a 2-4-6 game suspension, it'd be a huge hit next season.
as an aside, Im personally going to be completely avoiding all arguments/debates in this thread about innocence/guilt. We all stand somewhere, and none ofare are going o change their minds about a nuanced situation.
Any debate Ill partake in will be strictly football related. I'll drop news if it comes across my bird app, but won't get into a back and forth. It's worn thin for most of us, I assume.
ghostguy123
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You forgot to comment on like, the other half of my post.
If it was truly advantageous to settle right this second.........they would.
Soulfly3
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perhaps. he did say pretty bluntly he has no intention to settle at all. he wants to clear his name. maybe he truly means that
Hot Sauce Guy
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like throwing a bunch of rocks into a calm lake and then complaining about the ripples, saying, “I shall only address the smooth water from here on out”.
ghostguy123
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He was told what to say.
If there were plans to settle, telling the world he planned to settle would be the dumbest thing ever. Talk about handing leverage to the other side on a gold plated sliver platter.
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“the play was fantastic, I refuse to discuss anything else” - Meemaw Booth, John’s grandmalike throwing a bunch of rocks into a calm lake and then complaining about the ripples, saying, “I shall only address the smooth water from here on out”.
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Soulfly3
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like throwing a bunch of rocks into a calm lake and then complaining about the ripples, saying, “I shall only address the smooth water from here on out”.
we're like 1+ week deep and everyone's made their points. no one's budging. we all see what we want/prefer to see. until something actually comes down, the debate is dead, no?
just don't feel like going on and on anymore about it. the league will do what the league does. 0, 2, 4, 6... None of them would surprise me in the least.
the signing was made. the contract was given. the 2 grand juries declined. the presser was completed. now, we wait...
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just responding to you, since you quoted me directly. not going on about "it", Im commenting on your response.
i'll still be in this thread, he's my QB
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CletiusMaximus
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I get why Browns fans are feeling super-defensive right now all over social media. I've been there. I think the Browns had a somewhat likeable image the past few seasons for neutrals, and part of that was due to Baker Mayfield's cute commercials and likable personality. Now, it seems all that goodwill is gone and they will be one of the more disliked teams in the league. But it will eventually pass and be forgotten.
Apple Juice
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I strongly disagree that it will eventually pass and be forgotten. Some might say that was the case for Big Ben, and it might be true on NFL network, but he's widely regarded as a piece of #### and why a lot of people didn't like the Steelers.
I actually appreciate listening to some of the Cleveland fans in this thread. I haven't hated an NFL team like this in years. Will be a ton of fun to root against them and laugh when they fail.
Hot Sauce Guy
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It’ll be a lot like Philly when they brought in post dog-strangler Michael Vick.
I’d suggest they buckle up for a bumpy ride.
daveR
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For me, the moral dilemma comes down to coercion. That is one question I know I'll never be privy to in this situation. The details of every encounter will never be disclosed to the public. In fact, I doubt exact dialogue is likely to be recalled at all. For that reason I don't feel comfortable rendering a judgment or opinion. Truth be told, I doubt the Browns can possibly know all the details, though certainly more than me. The best I can do is opine that "something happened" based on the filing of lawsuits, and even then, especially after this off-season of unlikely occurrences, I have to admit that that isn't 100% likely. My opinion is uninformed and unimportant.
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I also got to thinking... What can we expect / ask from him going forward? Model citizen, at least as far as we will witness, right? So, is this about Crime and Punishment? Well, the GJ decided that there wasn't enough to warrant a charge, so no crime, per se. (At least from a legal standpoint) So, we're left with the question of his involvement in something ugly, the "remedy" for unseemly actions, and the question of future nastiness. The first, and probably the last, are done deals. The second is where judgment lies and (our) opinions vary. Personally, I give wide acceptance to CONSENTING adults, but I also realize that I'll never know the degree of same in this case.
Hot Sauce Guy
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the entire issue is about consent, of course.
Worth noting, sexual offenders generally have a high rate of recidivism.
a dude who trolls IG for 40+ masseuses to (allegedly) assault isn’t likely to quit “cold turkey” as it were.
“What to expect?” is a fair question. I’m certain that the expectation by the NFL, the Browns, and Watson‘s agent is that he will be a model citizen.
Time will tell if Watson will deliver on that. Unless of course this is all a massive conspiracy against Watson, in which case all of this should work out very well for all parties involved.
Godsbrother
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I have no idea the level of guilt but I would be surprised at no suspension at all given past suspensions handed down in previous instances. Then again it is the NFL and the one thing that is consistent has been their inconsistencies.
massraider
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I thought it was very brave of Jimmy Haslem and his wife to do that Zoom nonsense, this making Watson almost look like a nice guy by comparison.
Way to take the pressure off of the player, Jimmy!
Way to take the pressure off of the player, Jimmy!
jurrassic
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Wait until his first encounter in Cleveland. This appears to be incredibly habitual and the fact he doesn't regret anything means it will be repeated at some point.already feel like the story's starting to fade. ah, the attention spans of society
Watson probably already has a waiting list of Cleveland area masseuse therapists looking to get onto the future gravy train
