The idea that Whittingham will simply retire if things go bad is extremely unrealistic

Posted on September 6, 2026 at 05:04:57 PM by Paul

He has a $41 million five year contract that's 75% guaranteed, meaning six million plus per year for the remainder. Why would anyone imagine he would walk away from that? In other words we had better hope that last night was some sort of freak aberration, not a burnt out guy cashing in at the end of the road. (The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle as Tom Friedman would tell you and has).

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The idea that Whittingham will simply retire if things go bad is extremely unrealistic - By Paul September 6, 2026 at 05:04:57 PM
- they would likely settle, no? He’s not going to want to go out a complete loser and put his wife thru that- she’s already begged him to retire * - By hambone September 6, 2026 at 05:19:56 PM
  - The settlement is the buyout, which is 75% of his salary* - By Paul September 6, 2026 at 06:28:48 PM

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The idea that Whittingham will simply retire if things go bad is extremely unrealistic