A Goof On Goff

Chargers QB Jared Goff was the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. The team gave him a great contract, but decided to extend him earlier this season for four years/$134 million. Will the team regret that in the future?

His salary cap hits from 2020-2024 (36M, 32.5M, 30.5M 30M and 26M) will have a major impact on how the team signs players in the future.

Goff's situation isn't unique to the Chargers. Teams continue to overpay certain players without giving thought of their future level of performance. Very few ever see all the dollars in their contract.