The difference is:
1. Scott will not be the highest player on the Patriots
2. If he isn't producing, he won't play or will be cut.
2004 Pittsburgh Steelers
Player.........................Base Salary......Total Salary...Cap Value.....Position
Scott, Chad .................$3,885,000.......$4,085,000....$4,985,000....CB
Smith, Aaron...............$3,150,000.......$3,553,600....$4,514,266....DE
Faneca, Alan................$2,525,000.......$3,751,600....$4,374,350....OL
Hartings, Jeff...............$2,550,000.......$3,750,000....$4,211,665....OL
Von Oelhoffen, Kimo......$760,000........$1,801,600....$2,406,600....DE
Farrior, James...............$660,000........$5,438,200....$2,404,868....LB
Ward, Hines..................$1,668,750.....$1,671,950....$2,171,950....WR