$5M a year not enough security for Williams

He must expect his children to have expensive tastes.

The grass is always greener. Us common folk aremable to support our families on a lot less than that.

Maybe he's smart enough to realize that he isn't smart enough to find a job after football.

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Originally posted 08:06 AM ET  08.21 by SouthernBlueFan

He must expect his children to have expensive tastes.

his grocery bill is high like other famous athletes have commented during contract discussions.

In life there are many choices!!!

I think this is a very savvy business move on the part on Cary Williams. It's very risky but none-the-less savvy. He is betting on him having a season that increases his value. How aggravating would it be to have an All-Pro season in what would have been a contract season but knowing that you'd just signed a three-year deal? He'll be in a very advantageous negotiating position at the end of the season if all of this works out.

$5 million / year for 3 years if all guaranteed could be quite a nest egg. His family may have to cut back a tad, maybe Mercedes for the kids instead of Bentleys, but they could survive on it. That being said, go for all you can get dude, I would rather see the players get the money, than the owners keep it.

Maybe he just watched the movie Jerry Maguire on DVD. And maybe he'll find out that life doesn't have a Hollywood ending.

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  08.21 by Keepinitreeuh

I think this is a very savvy business move on the part on Cary Williams. It's very risky but none-the-less savvy. He is betting on him having a season that increases his value. How aggravating would it be to have an All-Pro season in what would have been a contract season but knowing that you'd just signed a three-year deal? He'll be in a very advantageous negotiating position at the end of the season if all of this works out.

Savvy? Whats savvy about it. Any dope can play out a contract and risk having an injury and then have zero leverage. Dont hold your breath waiting for some player to hire you as their agent.

Bad call Cary ! This just in- it would be good if your kids grew up and knew they needed to have and hold jobs themselves.That would be doing right by your Family.

Given the reported child support obligations of TO, that $15 million would still not be enough to cover his debts. Child support runs a long, long time.

While all of you are on your sarcastic high horses today...lets remember this is the NFL, not the NBA. The contract is NOT guaranteed and its rarely paid out in full. It could have been severly backloaded to ensure he does NOT see all of that money. So in essence, he should hold off for the larger signing bonus, as that is the only guaranteed money. A 3yr/15Million deal is just how they set it up for the salary cap....its his body and his life, no way I can tell another man whats best for him. I wont have to live with the complications from playing pro ball later in life.

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Originally posted 10:44 AM ET  08.21 by DR_Universal

The contract is NOT guaranteed and its rarely paid out in full.

It doesn't have to be guaranteed, but a lot of them are. But, you're probably right on this one. In Williams's own words, " I want some kind of security, and the deal we had wasn't like that." That kind of says they are at odds over how much is guaranteed.

His agent keeps like 30% of that right? Still, having 10 million to fall back on with one daughter ain't a bad deal.
Still, if he really thinks he can get more, he should go for it.

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Originally posted 11:10 AM ET  08.21 by Athegates

His agent keeps like 30% of that right?

An NFL agent is limited to 3% of a players "playing salary." Endorsements and other outside income are not limited. Not sure about bonuses and incentives.

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Originally posted 10:14 AM ET  08.21 by Harry Crack

Bad call Cary ! This just in- it would be good if your kids grew up and knew they needed to have and hold jobs themselves.That would be doing right by your Family.

Or if they grow up to find he turned down 5 M and they live in a dump because he was 'worth more'.

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Originally posted 11:10 AM ET  08.21 by Athegates

His agent keeps like 30% of that right? Still, having 10 million to fall back on with one daughter ain't a bad deal.Still, if he really thinks he can get more, he should go for it.

30%? Where do I get me an agent license :)

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Originally posted 11:39 AM ET  08.21 by shiprock

Or if they grow up to find he turned down 5 M and they live in a dump because he was 'worth more'.

Good point ! Not exactly a "Way to go Dad " moment

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Originally posted 10:09 AM ET  08.21 by Heywood Jeblowme

Savvy? Whats savvy about it. Any dope can play out a contract and risk having an injury and then have zero leverage. Dont hold your breath waiting for some player to hire you as their agent.

Believe me, I'm not holding my breath. But, thank you for the sage advice. If a person doesn't feel confident enough to bet on himself, what does that say about him? Cary Williams' stock has been rising for the past four years. Ozzie Newsome knows this. That's why the offer was made. A good GM has good players under contract during the peak of their productivity. Williams has a chance to be on the open market for the peak of his productivity. You feel like he should play it safe. Cary Williams feels otherwise. I'm inclined to agree with Williams.