Source: http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012...-contract.html
This is totally rational. Good for Chiefs, good for him. If he plays at a high level this year, next year is pretty much guaranteed. If he doesn't he can be cut without much dead money.
Again, if he plays good this year, he will probably get an extension for five years 25 ~ 30 MM. I think that will work for everyone.
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