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Ricky Jean Francois' contract breakdown
 
New Washington Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois' contract does not pay him like a guaranteed starter, but, much like Chris Baker a year before, like a top backup -- and potential starter. 

Jean Francois, who signed with the Redskins last week, will have a salary-cap hit of $2 million this season with a cash value of $4 million -- the same numbers Baker had last year, the first of his three-year deal.
 
Jean Francois' base salary will be $1 million, which is fully guaranteed. The Redskins could use more line depth and will have to pursue some at a starting level. One AFC scout said Jean Francois was best used in reserve, one reason why the Colts released him rather than have him count $5.5 million against the salary cap. 
 
But the Redskins' contract suggests they view him as a rotation guy and not a guaranteed starter. After signing him, they released defensive end Stephen Bowen and end/nose tackle Barry Cofield (who was waived with a failed physical designation; if healthy, he could return). 

Here's the complete breakdown of Jean Francois' deal courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information: 
 
2015 

Cap hit: $2 million 
Base salary: $1 million (fully guaranteed) 
Not likely to be earned incentives: $750,000 based on playtime and making the Pro Bowl. 

2016 

Cap hit: $3 million 
Base salary: $1.75 million 
Roster bonus: $250,000 ($15,625 per game active) 
NLTBE: $750K based on playtime and making the Pro Bowl. 

2017 

Cap hit: $4 million 
Base salary: $2.75 million. 
Roster Bonus: $250K ($15,625 per game active) 
NLTBE: $750K based on playtime and making the Pro Bowl.
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Yeah, the only way that deal gets expensive, is if he plays for three years, (and is active for all or most of those games). 

 

And even if he plays every game, for three years, it's $2.25M/year, unless he makes the Pro Bowl. 

 

I'm not sure about our FO's ability to pick players.  But I really haven't seen any really bad contracts, last few years. 

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