Bill Johanesen -> RE: General Vikes Talk (4/18/2023 2:10:29 PM)
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ORIGINAL: David F. the reason this years deal looks so bad is because the team has already paid almost all of the contract up front - this is what happens when teams are moving money around to create cap space.... I don't agree with that at all. The reason the deal looks so bad is because 5/72 was an INCREDIBLY team friendly contract back when it was signed. In the meantime the market has exploded and Hunter continues to play at an elite level, injuries notwithstanding. Almost $15M per wasn't peanuts back then. And he isn't playing at an "elite" level. Of course, ones definition of elite varies. Some (or one) may say the Vikings STs were elite. Perhaps lay off the word for a while [:D] 18th in sacks. Tied in range from 19-29 in TFL. He got $20M last year, $17M in 2018. 2023 happens to be the low salary year on a 5-year contract based on the contract and the restructures. Over the last five years Hunter has averaged 0.79 sacks per game. That would rank him 6th for all time, tied with Lawrence Taylor. That's elite. I'm not doubting production from several years ago, we all know his past. You said he "continues" to play at an elite level. 18th in sacks last year. Only played seven games in 2021. Not elite. It's hard to get a sack when a one-and-done defensive coordinator keeps telling you to drop back in coverage. Still got 10.5 though. Most players can rattle off reasons/excuses for not getting better numbers (faced double-teams, chips, schemes, etc). But yeah 10.5 is decent.
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