Seahawks must guarantee Hutch

[Yasgur's Farm]

Will the Cards and Bears have to guarantee the money the Bills offered Wells and Idonije?


Seahawks | Must guarantee Hutchinson's contract; Vikings don't
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:40:30 -0800

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports today's ruling on the Steve Hutchinson offer sheet means the Seattle Seahawks have to guarantee the $49 million in Hutchinson's contract if the team matches the offer sheet from the Minnesota Vikings. The Seahawks have until 9 p.m. PST Monday, March 20, to match or lose Hutchinson to the Vikings. If and when Hutchinson becomes a Viking, his deal with Minnesota will not be guaranteed.

[ddaryl]

NO, there are clauses in the Viking's contract that guarentees Hutchison the full 49 million of his contract if at any time he is not the highest paid offensive player on the team.

Since the Seahawks have Walter Jones sucking up 69 million the Seahawks would automatically be obligated for the entire contract even if they cut Hutch for some reason or another.

pretty crafty contract by the Vikes.

[patmoran2006]

Very crafty.. AND, I"ve also heard they plan on talkin to Neal as well.

This line is going to be ridiculous.

[ajsdx]

NO, there are clauses in the Viking's contract that guarentees Hutchison the full 49 million of his contract if at any time he is not the highest paid offensive player on the team.

Since the Seahawks have Walter Jones sucking up 69 million the Seahawks would automatically be obligated for the entire contract even if they cut Hutch for some reason or another.

pretty crafty contract by the Vikes.

Just to clarify for others, that would be the highest paid offensive line player. Not overall offense. The point with Walter Jones still holds cause he's on the line.