There are two questions there.

There are two questions there.
by G.K.Chesterton (2019-03-10 14:32:25)

In reply to: Another dumb NFL question...regarding A Brown trade posted by fourputtmd

Q: Why did the Steelers settle for only a 3rd and a 5th?
A: They were getting rid of a headache and salary. Also, because AB forced their hand, their negotiating position was weakened. Remember, only three teams were apparently interested in him. Note, they will still have $21 million in salary cap in 2019 devoted to AB.

Q: Why or how did Brown get $30M in guaranteed money out of this from the Raiders?
A: I don't know but I have a rule about eBay which applies here and certainly applies to the Raiders past: there is no law against over-paying.

Remember also that this deal is not official until later this week and either party could walk away from it.

Replies:

I don't really think AB had the leverage - HScorpio 2019-03-10 17:36:11
- He was never fine at any point per x Steelers. It also is - btd 2019-03-10 19:43:23
- I think the correct term is that he's a head case. - SWPaDem 2019-03-10 17:48:25
  - Facebook Live from the locker room, anyone? * - G.K.Chesterton 2019-03-10 21:05:06