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The Minnesota Vikings draft of Jake Golday, a linebacker from Cincinnati, has sparked concern due to the escalating trend of fully guaranteed contracts for second-round picks. With a projected four-year deal worth $9.684 million, the team faces a challenge after recent cap issues, including being $46 million over the salary cap earlier this year. The shift towards guaranteed contracts for rookies, with every top-forty pick last season securing full guarantees, may complicate negotiations for Golday, who is expected to receive more guaranteed cash than last years fifty-first pick. The Vikings front office must adapt to this growing trend, as it significantly impacts their roster-building strategy.

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