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One down, one to go. The Green Bay Packers locked up one of their key players long term, as middle linebacker Clay Matthews signed a five-year contract extension that will reportedly pay him more than $13 million annually. Matthews' new deal includes $31 million of guaranteed money and keeps the four-time Pro Bowler in Green Bay for his prime years. With Matthews' contract situation cleared up, the Packers can now focus on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who's also looking for a big money deal. If Matthews is worth $13 million a year, how much is the former NFL MVP worth?

What do you make of Clay Matthews' 5-year contract extension worth $13M per season?

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  52%
  Good deal for Matthews
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  11%
  Good deal for the Packers
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  37%
  Fair deal for both sides

(Total votes: 90,497)

With Clay Matthews signing for $13M per season, how much should Aaron Rodgers get per year in his next contract?

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  24%
  $15 million to $19 million
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  51%
  $20 million to $24 million
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  25%
  $25 million or more

(Total votes: 5,782)

Madden ratings are often the most contentious topics in sports video games. Should Michael Vick have a 99 in agility? Which wide receiver gets top marks for speed? Is my team's linebacker tougher than your team's? All week long, SportsNation is ranking the players with the top marks at each position. Today, we're taking a look at the best linebackers in Madden 2012. James Harrison, DeMarcus Ware, and Patrick Willis all have 98 ratings, but are they Madden's best? Cast your vote now!

• "Patrick Willis should def be the best linebacker in this game. He's the cornerstone of the 49ers and he's just getting into his prime. Dude should be a 99 overall" -- SN commenter CardiacCats85
• "Demarcus Ware = Overrated. He is a pass rushing specialist that's all. James Harrison is better then him. Ware just got hyped for his pass rushing ability." -- SN commenter Lions20AkP
• "How is Clay Matthews not higher than a 95? Should be 98 instead." -- SN commenter AELawrence80