Simple question..
Would you sacrafice the financial future of this team over the next 5 years in order to win 2 more SB's during that span?
I figure we have 5 more solid years of AR and the run is over. So, not that it will ever happen, but would it be worth it to all of you as fans?
First, you'd have to fashion some guarantee, like a duly notarized pact with the devil that does not mention
my soul.
Assuming such contract is entered into, I'd insist that the sacrifice of the "financial future" is not a forever thing. Bottom dwelling from year 6 until they lay me in my grave (or rather the incinerator) wouldn't make for an acceptable deal in my mind. The actuarial tables give me around 22 years before I shuffle off this mortal coil.
However, if the tattered financial future was on the order of San Francisco's current self-inflicted cap wedgie (bad contracts, over the cap for 2015 already, aging stars), I recommend taking the deal.
Those problems can be rectified in 5 years or less with good drafts providing the franchise QB can still play. It's worth pointing out Rodgers would be 36 in year 6, so we're probably looking at some down years anyway in the 8-10+ year range regardless.
So, take the deal under the above specified conditions, with one additional caveat.
I am to have no knowledge whatsoever of the outcome of your meeting with Mr. Scratch. If I knew what was coming it wouldn't be any fun!