$13M in cap space &Tucker's Contract Negotiations

[Moderator 3]

Flying all over Twitter now.

[berad]

Nice, this site just posted a top 5 list of his career so far and it made me realize where I stood on it

Welcome back, JT!

[JoeLewis]

#Ravens' Justin Tucker is highest-paid kicker in terms of guaranteed money, topping Stephen Gostkowski ($10.1M)

[Grapple Raven]

Jamison Hensley ‏@jamisonhensley 12s12 seconds ago

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is highest-paid kicker in terms of guaranteed money with $10.8 million. He ranks... http://es.pn/29JHhT8 

[berad]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 21s22 seconds ago

Numbers for the #Ravens and kicker Justin Tucker: 4 years,16.8M, source said. $10.8M fully guaranteed. $6M signing bonus.

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I think baby Easton can afford the finest baby foods, now

[rmcjacket23]

I don't know why I gave up hope so early. I believe I remember Rice's deal was announced at like 359pm on deadline day. 

[rmcjacket23]

2 minutes ago, Grapple Raven said:

Jamison Hensley ‏@jamisonhensley 12s12 seconds ago

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is highest-paid kicker in terms of guaranteed money with $10.8 million. He ranks... http://es.pn/29JHhT8 

LOL, I like this, but come on... the guaranteed money is like $700K higher than Gostkowski.

[RayRocks]

I think this is a very friendly deal for Tucker and the team.  Excited that I don't have to worry about another Billy Cundiff situation for a while.

[usmccharles]

Just now, rmcjacket23 said:

LOL, I like this, but come on... the guaranteed money is like $700K higher than Gostkowski.

Can you post a screen shot of it, cant open the link at work

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

@allwayzwinz

@Ravens and @jtuck9 its getting close. Please just meet right in the middle right now. We, the fans, will be appreciative #TuckerTime #Bmore

 

You're welcome... pretty sure this is what got it done.

 

[rmcjacket23]

1 minute ago, usmccharles said:

Can you post a screen shot of it, cant open the link at work

Just in reference to the twitter posts from other users. Read above...

[Grapple Raven]

2 minutes ago, berad said:

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 21s22 seconds ago

Numbers for the #Ravens and kicker Justin Tucker: 4 years,16.8M, source said. $10.8M fully guaranteed. $6M signing bonus.

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I think baby Easton can afford the finest baby foods, now

 

Lol, on baby Easton, Berad.  I am so happy for Tucker and his family.  All joking aside, quite possibly this was a consideration, as having a child does change one's long-term perspective.

[berad]

2 minutes ago, Grapple Raven said:

 

Lol, on baby Easton, Berad.  I am so happy for Tucker and his family.  All joking aside, quite possibly this was a consideration, as having a child does change one's long-term perspective.

Yeah, you hear players talk about doing what is best for their family, which usually translates to money. Still, I think Tucker likes the Baltimore, he's seen around the city a lot. Glad we could strike a deal.

[Grapple Raven]

2 minutes ago, berad said:

Yeah, you hear players talk about doing what is best for their family, which usually translates to money. Still, I think Tucker likes the Baltimore, he's seen around the city a lot. Glad we could strike a deal.

Me too Berad.  Tucker has been great for the team and the Baltimore Community. Just love the fact that the Wolf Pack is together, still.   Doesn't hurt that little Easton's college fund started today either, lol. 

[Deflated Football]

Yes!!!

[trevorsteadman]

This keeps the Ravens on top in special teams throughout the league. If offense can get better in the redzone and the defense get better at the back end this is an all-round team like the 2011 and 2012 squads.

[Sherly_Tebow]

The Wolfpack lives on!!

[BmoreBird22]

This is kinda how I figured it'd play out. Less AAV than Gostowski, but more guaranteed.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

13 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

This is kinda how I figured it'd play out. Less AAV than Gostowski, but more guaranteed.

Me too. Or maybe the other way around.

Knew the whole "came back with a lesser offer" was a smokescreen. He asked either more higher AAV, or more guaranteed and the Ravens came up on one but lowered the other. And they settled here...

Most guaranteed ever for a kicker as well as biggest bonus ever. Good for you Tuck! 4 more years of awesome game winning kick celebrations, christmas music videos, and opera singing. 

The Wolf Pack is SIGNED - through TWO-OH-ONE-NINE...... woooo

Edited July 15, 2016 by BOLDnPurPnBlacK

[harfordravenfan]

8 minutes ago, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

Me too. Or maybe the other way around.

Knew the whole "came back with a lesser offer" was a smokescreen. He asked either more higher AAV, or more guaranteed and the Ravens came up on one but lowered the other. And they settled here...

Most guaranteed ever for a kicker as well as biggest bonus ever. Good for you Tuck! 4 more years of awesome game winning kick celebrations, christmas music videos, and opera singing. 

The Wolf Pack is SIGNED - through TWO-OH-ONE-NINE...... woooo

What was the signing bonus? Saw the total and the guaranteed but not the bonus

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Well glad we got Tucker done.

Washington didnt get Cousins in. Only offered him $16m/yr.

Chiefs didnt get Berry done. They apparently wanted him to pay for a disability insurance clause that would pay the team out as the beneficiary. They were miles apart otherwise.

And Jets obviously didnt get Wilkerson done... which means he'll prob hit FA next offseason. My goodness would I love to have him. I'd probably give up re-signing BWill and Wagner to get him...

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

1 minute ago, harfordravenfan said:

What was the signing bonus? Saw the total and the guaranteed but not the bonus

$6m which ties Gostkowski for 1st.

[harfordravenfan]

Just now, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

$6m which ties Gostkowski for 1st.

Thanks bud, was wondering about where they'll be cap wise after this deal

[rmcjacket23]

1 minute ago, harfordravenfan said:

Thanks bud, was wondering about where they'll be cap wise after this deal

My guess is the first year cap hit will probably be in the $3-4M range, but almost certainly lower than the $4.5M he was under before this.

A $6M bonus with a $1M base salary would put him at a $2.5M cap hit this year, though my guess is his base salary will be higher than $1M in year 1.

[Tiznut]

20 minutes ago, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

Well glad we got Tucker done.

Washington didnt get Cousins in. Only offered him $16m/yr.

Chiefs didnt get Berry done. They apparently wanted him to pay for a disability insurance clause that would pay the team out as the beneficiary. They were miles apart otherwise.

And Jets obviously didnt get Wilkerson done... which means he'll prob hit FA next offseason. My goodness would I love to have him. I'd probably give up re-signing BWill and Wagner to get him...

Nfl.com says Wilkerson done 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000675080/article/muhammad-wilkerson-signs-longterm-deal-with-jets

[Sherly_Tebow]

Just saw Wilkerson got a deal done with the Jets^

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Just now, rmcjacket23 said:

My guess is the first year cap hit will probably be in the $3-4M range, but almost certainly lower than the $4.5M he was under before this.

A $6M bonus with a $1M base salary would put him at a $2.5M cap hit this year, though my guess is his base salary will be higher than $1M in year 1.

I almost hope its at least $4.5m if not more.... unless they plan on bringing in a vet ILB or getting Williams/Wagner done. Especially with the volatility of kickers. IMO theres a much greater chance that if hes going to suffer a big decline, it'll be in a couple years - not this coming year. So get out from under as much of that guarantee as possible early on.

He's got $10.6m guaranteed with a $6m bonus, right? I'd like to see his cap hit go up about $1m this year and structure it so we can get out if necessary year 4 and save some.... which is even better if he continues to play at his level bc then years 3 and 4 are amazing bargains.

So years 1 and 2 his cap hit is $5.4m ($1.5m bonus pro, $2.4m guaranteed base salary, $1.5m base), and then years 3 and 4 cap hit is $3m ($1.5 bonus pro, $1.5m base salary.)

CAP HITS:

Year 1: $5.4m

Year 2: $5.4m ($6.9m dead money)

Year 3: $3m ($3m dead)

Year 4: $3m ($1.5 dead)

 

I think thats what my scenario would look like. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

4 minutes ago, Tiznut said:

Nfl.com says Wilkerson done 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000675080/article/muhammad-wilkerson-signs-longterm-deal-with-jets

Oh wow... they reported he wasnt done 30 minutes ago. Guess it just didnt come out.

[bMore Heathen]

That's awesome!!!! Glad to see Tucker will be here!! Good work

[Ravenseconbeast]

1 hour ago, Sherly_Tebow said:

Just saw Wilkerson got a deal done with the Jets^

its pretty awfully high.   Wilkerson's the best lineman out there, but jets have some serious depth at that position.   i don't think they'll be able to handle a functional team, but hey.  up to them.