http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Vicks-Vault.html
Here's the further breakdown of the contract. So, basically, that 6th year at $20 million is a wash. We're really looking at 5 years/$80 million with only 35 million truly guaranteed. The $100 million thing just makes the agent and player look good.
Anyway, I agree that this is a bit of a risk. You're right that Vick has had only one
great year, but it's not like he was awful before the prison term, he had just never quite developed into a true QB. I think he's learned a lot under Andy Reid and the Eagles' coaches, and that's what they're counting on.
Look at the Super Bowl victory incentives in the contract...If the Eagles get one of those during this contract, any amount of money would have been worth it.
On another note, I also heard that Vick won't be done paying all of his creditors until after the 2014 season, so he can only take about $300,000 the next few years. I know that's still a good chunk of money, but the man's still paying a lot for his mistakes.