$5.1 million over 3 years guaranteed is a bold move Cotton. Spending that kind of money on an unproven 17 year old left tackle who just got dominated at a camp is even bolder.
For perspective, MLB will have it's draft next Sunday.
Overall #1 slot is over $11MM and could very well be a 17 year old HS kid who has never played an inning of professional baseball. In fact 15 or more 17 year old HS kids are about to be millionaires and they will (likely) have a higher wash out rate in minor league baseball than elite HS football players will have in CFB (by my unofficial count).
Maybe paying the market rate for top talent is such a bold move as it is the price of playing poker?
We shall see.
