Arizona Cardinals sign Blake Gillikin
Blake Gillikin
UNK · Arizona Cardinals
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Sentiment Analysis
Blake Gillikin's signing with the Arizona Cardinals adds a UNK to the roster. At $1.9M per year on a $1.9M deal, the price point has raised some eyebrows around the league. The move has drawn skepticism, with a number of analysts questioning whether the Arizona Cardinals are getting fair value here. The UNK position group gets a new face, and fans will be watching to see how Blake fits into the scheme. As the season picture comes into focus, the verdict on this move will ultimately come down to how Blake produces on the field.
Contract Value Index (CVI)
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Arizona Cardinals — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Blake's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL UNKs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.9M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the UNK market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Blake is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.9M deal ($450K guaranteed, 24%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contract Details
- Length
- 1 year
- Total Value
- $1.9M
- AAV
- $1.9M
- Guaranteed
- $450K
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