Elgton Jenkins, a two-time Pro Bowl guard for the Green Bay Packers, is hesitant to fully transition to center due to financial implications. Despite being open to the move after the Packers signed Aaron Banks as left guard, Jenkins' current contract may not reflect the pay typical for centers, which are generally lower than that of guards or tackles. With two years left on his contract, Jenkins hopes for a guarantee on his remaining earnings to ensure financial stability before making the switch.
"I think he's open to it," Stenavich said. "The conversations that we've had with him, yeah, he's got a lot of experience there and he was open to it, excited about it."
The average of $17 million would make him among the highest-paid centers in the league. The problem, however, is that centers typically make far less than the highest-paid guards or tackles, so Jenkins' concerns are tied to future earnings...
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