Haener

AsylumGuido · 12-31-2023, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

That does not make sense and I am pretty sure it cannot be right. If that was true, DeShaun Watson could have signed his contract with the Browns one day, then turned in retirement papers the next day because he decided he wanted to live in Thailand where he could better pursue his hobbies, and he would collect 100% of the deal. I believe Carr's 2024 salary guarantee means his salary is guaranteed against injury or release, and retiring due to injury would be included in the guarantee. But if he retired for personal reasons like Barry Sanders or Calvin Johnson, he would not get that money. I don't think any contract in any sport is ever guaranteed against deciding you no longer feel like playing.

I can easily mention Derek Carr and Barry Sanders in the same sentence. I believe Derek Carr's career will finish his career with one less playoff win than Barry Sanders.

It's true, Bako. That's the way contracts work. Google it. When Brees retired his remaining guarantees remained on the books. There are certain exceptions that require an independent arbiter becoming involved. That's why most players retire at the end of an existing contract as to not screw the team.

12-31-2023, 03:27 PM	#11
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Haener Originally Posted by BakoSaint That does not make sense and I am pretty sure it cannot be right. If that was true, DeShaun Watson could have signed his contract with the Browns one day, then turned in retirement papers the next day because he decided he wanted to live in Thailand where he could better pursue his hobbies, and he would collect 100% of the deal. I believe Carr's 2024 salary guarantee means his salary is guaranteed against injury or release, and retiring due to injury would be included in the guarantee. But if he retired for personal reasons like Barry Sanders or Calvin Johnson, he would not get that money. I don't think any contract in any sport is ever guaranteed against deciding you no longer feel like playing. I can easily mention Derek Carr and Barry Sanders in the same sentence. I believe Derek Carr's career will finish his career with one less playoff win than Barry Sanders. It's true, Bako. That's the way contracts work. Google it. When Brees retired his remaining guarantees remained on the books. There are certain exceptions that require an independent arbiter becoming involved. That's why most players retire at the end of an existing contract as to not screw the team.