RICHMOND, Va. -- Colt McCoy (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13199/colt-mccoy) has signed a one-year contract extension with the Washington Redskins (http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/wsh/washington-redskins), a deal that could make him one of the NFL's higher paid backup quarterbacks.
Colt McCoy, Washington Redskins backup quarterback, signs contract extension (http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24203881/colt-mccoy-washington-redskins-backup-quarterback-signs-contract-extension)
metalskins
07-27-2018, 09:43 AM
A lot of caveats in this deal from what I understand.
Schneed10
07-27-2018, 02:49 PM
Yeah if he plays a lot of snaps this year because Smith gets hurt, then all these escalators kick in based on the quality of that performance, with voids at certain thresholds and the Skins can opt to buy back in at a high cost.
But if he doesn't get snaps then his salary stays lower. Still better than it would have been though.
Pretty impressive and creative structure by Shaffer.
I think we can also conclude they're not really thrilled with Hogan so far.
Chico23231
07-27-2018, 03:27 PM
I think we can also conclude they're not really thrilled with Hogan so far.
This was my first thought
skinsfan69
07-29-2018, 10:20 PM
The Browns did not want Hogan. No more needs to be said.
I would also say good for Colt.
Irrefutable
07-29-2018, 10:52 PM
So, when do they draft the QB of the future? I hope they can develop one, not expect a rookie starter.
sdskinsfan2001
07-29-2018, 11:16 PM
So, when do they draft the QB of the future? I hope they can develop one, not expect a rookie starter.
I'd assume the 2020 or 2021 draft to sit behind Alex for a year or 2.
SolidSnake84
07-30-2018, 09:13 PM
So, when do they draft the QB of the future? I hope they can develop one, not expect a rookie starter.
Probably the 2022 draft when Alex is in the last year of his current contract. However, if Alex stays healthy and plays well, he could be our version of Brees / Brady, so possibly 2024 if Alex makes it here until 39/40 years old. I think Alex is our true blue franchise QB at this point, i think he's going to be here a while.
Irrefutable
07-30-2018, 09:46 PM
Probably the 2022 draft when Alex is in the last year of his current contract. However, if Alex stays healthy and plays well, he could be our version of Brees / Brady, so possibly 2024 if Alex makes it here until 39/40 years old. I think Alex is our true blue franchise QB at this point, i think he's going to be here a while.
They need to draft a QB early in the next two drafts. Colt can be an adequate #2 for 2 more years.