http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...l-one-take#hou
The Texans can make Bell the highest-paid running back and blow the money that has been guaranteed on other deals out of the water, and they will still be able to fill other holes on the team after they do so. Houston can front-load the contract and absorb a large cap hit in the first year because it has more than $78 million in cap space in 2019.
Total years and value: five years, $75 million
Average per year: $15 million
Full guarantee at signing: $30 million
Total guarantee: $50 million
Three-year payout: $26 million after Year 1, $32 million after Year 2, $45 million after Year 3.
Much more at the link where they have identified Green Bay, Houston and the Jets as the best landing spots and then compared what each brings to the table. I'm surprised that they actually mentioned the difference in income taxes.
I'm not endorsing this, just pointing this out.