Much has been made of the Bears’ decision to sign free agent quarterback Mike Glennon, a relatively unproven player who will now take over the starting job in Chicago. The Bears didn’t have much competition to sign Glennon which raised curiosity about how much the team would fork over for his services.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Glennon will receive a three-year, $45 million deal with $19 million in guarantees.

When Mike Glennon signs with Bears, as expected, it will be a three-year, $45 million deal that includes $19 million guaranteed, per sources — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017

His average yearly salary of $15 million pays him more than players like Robert Griffin, III and quarterbacks who are still on their rookie deals like Blake Bortles, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota and others. When viewed in its proper perspective, it’s a good deal by Ryan Pace and the Bears.

Winston and Mariota will come close to doubling Glennon’s contract when their first deal is up.

The Bears have identified Glennon as an NFL starter and as such, he is being paid like one. That said, his contract is team-friendly and still allows Chicago to consider a quarterback in the first round if they believe a player like Deshaun Watson or Mitchell Trubisky warrants it.