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Originally Posted by Bar-bq
So the Hawks paid the underachieving Burleson the same massive salary as Hutchinson, a perennial pro bowler, just so he could come in and return kicks? Okay, he scorched us on the 90-yarder. But it must be a little difficult for the Hawks to swallow knowing that they have all that money inverted in a guy who may be the 5th reviever by the start of next season (Jackson, Branch, Engram and DJ Hackett- who was very very impressive.)
Imagine if Dante Hall, Jerome Mathis or Bethel Johnson made that much for doing what they do?
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Those are fair points, but the two contracts are no where near comparable, especially in guaranteed money. Huchinson received 16 million to Burleson's 5.25, plus Burleson's contract is structured so it most likely will be redone in a few years.
That said, I would agree that considering the current situation, saying Buleson has "more than proved his worth" was probably ill advised.