In an interview with Paul Allen on KFXN-FM 100.3 on Wednesday, Florio reaffirmed that opinion. He believes that the Vikings should extend an accommodation to Jefferson, just as they did to quarterback Kirk Cousins.

“JJ is incredibly patient, I can say that with confidence, but his tolerance will wear thin. And the structure—rather than the money—remains the problem, Florio informed Allen. The Vikings are among the few organizations who won’t provide a complete guarantee for any player other than Kirk Cousins beyond the first year of his contract.

In an interview with Paul Allen on KFXN-FM 100.3 on Wednesday, Florio reaffirmed that opinion. He believes that the Vikings should extend an accommodation to Jefferson, just as they did to quarterback Kirk Cousins.

“JJ is incredibly patient, I can say that with confidence, but his tolerance will wear thin. And the structure—rather than the money—remains the problem, Florio informed Allen. The Vikings are among the few organizations who won’t provide a complete guarantee for any player other than Kirk Cousins beyond the first year of his contract.

Jefferson will undoubtedly become the highest-paid wide receiver in football—possibly even the highest-paid non-quarterback—when a deal is eventually reached. In a 33rd Team article, former general manager of the Vikings Jeff Diamond projected that Jefferson would sign a five-year contract worth $172.5 million, with $125 million guaranteed.