 The total included bonuses yet to be earned as well as a convertible given to Namath as a signing bonus.The Jets had been aware that Namath had knee problems, but when team doctor Nicholas examined Namath in the restroom at a party held to celebrate his signing, he told the quarterback that had he known Namath's knees were that bad, he would have advised Werblin not to sign him.The Jets scheduled Namath for surgery amid considerable public interest; the media asked to photograph the operation, but were refused permission.