In reply to VAM.

All it means is that his advisors know basic arithmetic, and understand what a growing salary cap means. The salary cap is growing at 6.4% per year on average. $35 million, increased by 6.4% over 4 years, is $45 million.

If he signs a $35 million four-year contract now, then he will sign a $45 million contract in four years. If Jerry wants a fifth year, it should be at the fifth-year rates. That's all.