http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9228472/justin-blackmon-jacksonville-jaguars-suspended-four-games
Rap also tweets: https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/329371293512245248
Which is basically what Florio wrote here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/30/blackmons-contract-makes-him-vulnerable/ (love Rap)
There's no way Jags cut loose on a productive top #5 pick. Way to fill in the 'dead' NFL offseason fellas.
Rap also tweets: https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/329371293512245248
Justin Blackmon left himself vulnerable with his suspension. All his guarantees are null/void, per his contract. Could be cut with no $ paid
Which is basically what Florio wrote here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/30/blackmons-contract-makes-him-vulnerable/ (love Rap)
The timing was not good, because it gave the Jaguars extensive leverage in their contract talks with Blackmon, who had a DUI at Oklahoma State, too. The Jags parlayed that leverage into a contract that deferred 40 percent of his signing bonus into future roster bonuses. As of right now, roughly $4 million has not been paid.
Blackmon also agreed to have all future guarantees wiped out in the event of a suspension, which we’re told is a standard provision in all guaranteed rookie contracts. This means that the Jags can now pull the plug on Blackmon’s deal and owe him nothing more, even though top five players otherwise get fully guaranteed contracts for four seasons.
There's no way Jags cut loose on a productive top #5 pick. Way to fill in the 'dead' NFL offseason fellas.