Clark Hunt: The Chiefs Will Begin Contract Negotiations W/Mahomes This Summer

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Originally Posted by JakeF

How about 18%(of cap)+ performance bonuses each season for Mahomes?

I think the whole cap % contract would be just an awful idea for a team. With 15% he will almost always be the highest paid player and the biggest salary cap hit in football. There would be no more overpay for a year or two and get relief in the cap later due to rising cap space and costs to the position. There would be no more renegotiating of contract to get relief through bonuses being spread out.