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Originally Posted by TwistedChief
I’m not one of those people who has any problem with how much these athletes are paid. I work in an industry that’s compensated similarly and know people who make multiples of what Chris Jones will make with whatever deal he ends up signing. This is the market for talent in the NFL - I encourage all players to try to maximize their earnings.
But first, Bosa and Watt are younger and play a premium position, and those are important differences. You think Bolton is like, “The Chiefs only offered 27mm/yr to CJ instead of 30mm/yr. This team doesn’t value its players and now I feel more inclined to leave!” No way.
Second, the idea that this team doesn’t pay its defensive players? Come on. This team is still struggling with the Frank Clark contract. CJ’s last contract was third in the league in AAV at the time and tied for first in guaranteed money for a defensive player.
Step off the ledge. You’d be a terrible GM if you operated out of fear like this.
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How many of those high wage earners don't show up while under contract?
I'm all for a person trying to maximize their earnings. I'm also all for a person to live up to the contractual obligations they signed on to.