It seems like that absolutely horrible contract the Washington Redskins gave Donovan McNabb on Monday could be nothing more than a public relations move. The five-year deal, which could be worth up to $88 million for the 34-year-old QB, may not extend past this season; it all depends on if the Redskins pick up McNabb's 2011 bonus. If the Redskins pick up the $10 million option bonus, it would trigger the rest of the huge contract and make Washington liable for McNabb's $2.5 million base salary for next season. But if the Redskins decline the option bonus, McNabb would become an unrestricted free agent and the Redskins would owe him just $3.75 million -- $3.5 million signing bonus for 2010 and $250,000 extra for being active in at least eight games. McNabb would receive $25 million in guarantees only if he suffered a "catastrophic" injury.

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It still looks like McNabb's first season in Washington may also be his last. The Redskins are notorious for spending way too much money on players who don't deserve it, but given McNabb's poor season and relatively advanced age, I'm not sure why the 'Skins would go ahead and pay him at least $12.5 million for each of the next five seasons. Now we know a clause exists that states they don't have to.