http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2006/07/24/value-of-signing-bonuses/ A blog for sports agents: Discussing sports business news, Sports Law, and other interesting sports related material Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:20:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2006/07/24/value-of-signing-bonuses/comment-page-1/#comment-38885 I Want to be a Sports Agent » Blog Archive » Greg Olsen Is The First First To Sign Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:02:12 +0000 http://dhpromo.com/blog/?p=142#comment-38885 [...] to last pick of the 1st round) has signed a rookie deal with the Chicago deal that is chock-full of bonuses, incentives, and escalators [Olsen, Bears work out unique five-year deal]. The maximum amount that [...] [...] to last pick of the 1st round) has signed a rookie deal with the Chicago deal that is chock-full of bonuses, incentives, and escalators [Olsen, Bears work out unique five-year deal]. The maximum amount that [...]

]]> http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2006/07/24/value-of-signing-bonuses/comment-page-1/#comment-20922 I Want to be a Sports Agent » Blog Archive » In-Depth Look At The Nate Clements Deal Sat, 03 Mar 2007 22:55:28 +0000 http://dhpromo.com/blog/?p=142#comment-20922 [...] As previously mentioned on this blog, there is no such thing as a guaranteed contract [Value of Signing Bonuses].  On the other hand, teams may determine a percentage of a contract to involve guaranteed money.  In the case of Clements, $22 million of the $80 million contract is guaranteed [Niners make Clements NFL’s highest-paid defender].  $22 million is still nothing to scoff at; however, it must be noted that it is a small percentage of the supposed $80 million that Clements will earn. [...] [...] As previously mentioned on this blog, there is no such thing as a guaranteed contract [Value of Signing Bonuses].  On the other hand, teams may determine a percentage of a contract to involve guaranteed money.  In the case of Clements, $22 million of the $80 million contract is guaranteed [Niners make Clements NFL’s highest-paid defender].  $22 million is still nothing to scoff at; however, it must be noted that it is a small percentage of the supposed $80 million that Clements will earn. [...]

]]> http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2006/07/24/value-of-signing-bonuses/comment-page-1/#comment-797 I Want to be a Sports Agent » Blog Archive » Hochevar Signs Major League Contract Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:40:40 +0000 http://dhpromo.com/blog/?p=142#comment-797 [...] The Kansas City Royals will benefit by being able to spread out the signing bonus over the duration of the contract instead of within 18 months (like minor league contracts provide for). [...] [...] The Kansas City Royals will benefit by being able to spread out the signing bonus over the duration of the contract instead of within 18 months (like minor league contracts provide for). [...]

]]> http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2006/07/24/value-of-signing-bonuses/comment-page-1/#comment-590 I Want to be a Sports Agent » Blog Archive » NFL Holdout Fine Increased Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:03:41 +0000 http://dhpromo.com/blog/?p=142#comment-590 [...] But what about the fact that NFL teams refuse to sign no-cut contracts with players, providing no guaranteed money in a player’s base salary? The only bargaining chip that the player’s have had to fight ownership is with a holdout. Even that ability is being stripped away, and the NFLPA is apparently allowing it to happen right before its own eyes. Is this fair to Deion Branch and others who have legitimate claims of being grossly underpaid for their services? At least Jerry Rice will be happy with this decision. [...] [...] But what about the fact that NFL teams refuse to sign no-cut contracts with players, providing no guaranteed money in a player’s base salary? The only bargaining chip that the player’s have had to fight ownership is with a holdout. Even that ability is being stripped away, and the NFLPA is apparently allowing it to happen right before its own eyes. Is this fair to Deion Branch and others who have legitimate claims of being grossly underpaid for their services? At least Jerry Rice will be happy with this decision. [...]

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