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Originally Posted by Jester
I also believe taxes are significantly better in Philly.
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I'll take your word for it.
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Originally Posted by FlyHigh
Give me a ****ing break. 49 million over 7 years is more per year than 52 mill over 8 years, the math isn't hard. If he makes 3.1 million the year after the deal is over (quite possible), than he makes more money on the 7 year deal than he does on the 8 year deal.
Would you prefer a 7 year 49 million contract? I'd rather have the lower cap hit personally. And I don't think he has a "burning desire" to play in Philly, he's a professional.
I never said he had a "burning desire." My original point is there and still stands although Jester apparently thinks I'm censoring people by making them think.
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As a fan, obviously I appreciate the lower cap-hit. But let's not make it seem like he's going to war and his life is on the line for the extra 8 months he's being paid to play for us compared to Montreal. He's playing a game for $52M. He took more money. But like I said, there's nothing wrong with that.
Your point is "why would he waive?". Well why wouldn't he? There isn't some great attachment to Philly. He's only been there for 22 months, half of that he's been injured, his role has significantly decreased, and his best friend may be moving on. He's going to make $52M anywhere he goes, and with his NMC, he can control where he plays. There
are reasons why he would waive.