Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon Has Incentives To Put Problems Behind Him

In the wake of his aggravated DUI arrest last Sunday, Jaguars first-round pick Justin Blackmon has millions of reasons to play well and avoid problems in the future. But it’s not the first contract he figures to sign that is most at risk if the receiver doesn’t put this incident behind him. It’s future contracts that have the potential to include mega-dollars. Under provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, the parameters for rookie contracts are so structured that there is not much wiggle room. The four-year deals for the top picks are guaranteed, with an option for the fifth year, and such things as escalator clauses and voidable provisions aren’t allowed.

Source: Florida Times-Union
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