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LB Justin Houston signs 101 millon 6 year deal

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So about CJ's contract...

not too bad huh?

Apart from JJ Watt, Justin Houston is probably the best pass rusher in the league. He led the league in sacks last year with 22 and has 3 straight years with double digit sacks. He got paid what he deserved IMO

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I dont think Luke will take an active role in his contract talks. He seems more like a "let my agent handle that" kind of guy.

Unfortunately, that probably isnt a good thing for us.

That'd be Tom Condon and unfortunately you're right.  I have ZERO concerns about a deal getting done, but it will be "fair" and Condon will get his.  With the 5th year option we also have a trump card the Seahawks don't have, although I wish the deal would be done sooner than later myself.

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I dont think Luke will take an active role in his contract talks. He seems more like a "let my agent handle that" kind of guy.

Unfortunately, that probably isnt a good thing for us.

Is it smart for a Player like Luke to play an Active Role in a Contract? Or is it better for his Agent? I mean of course his agent is going to expect more because he gets a cut, and wants to make sure he is representing his client to the fullest potential. However, Couldn't Luke tell his Agent look im only expecting "X" a year, so don't worry about trying to get Max.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apart from JJ Watt, Justin Houston is probably the best pass rusher in the league. He led the league in sacks last year with 22 and has 3 straight years with double digit sacks. He got paid what he deserved IMO

I'm not sure what this means?  I know Houston is good at what he does and his contract is earned.  

CJ got paid 30mil less than that, has averaged double digit sacks over the past 5 years, plays tough against the run and is a leader on this team.  

I was just pointing out to the bean counters around here that our very own CJ is worth the money.  How it was structured is up for debate but I digress.  CJ rules.

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Is it smart for a Player like Luke to play an Active Role in a Contract? Or is it better for his Agent? I mean of course his agent is going to expect more because he gets a cut, and wants to make sure he is representing his client to the fullest potential. However, Couldn't Luke tell his Agent look im only expecting "X" a year, so don't worry about trying to get Max.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I personally think that would be foolish for Luke to do. The landscape is constantly changing with new contracts, rising salary caps, etc so "X" a year might sound ok now, but might be way under his market value as arguably the best MLB in the game.

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