Problem with a restructure is it just pushes the problem to another year. Teams these days seem to run into cap issues every 5-8 years. This is why dynasties are so tough to do these days. Heck Seattle is already seeing that over the next 2-3 years cap issues are going to rise up as all of their young stars are getting ready to come off rookie contracts
But here's a question that begs to be asked:
How do you get high priced talent to 'take one for the team' by taking less money when he's already got a ring?
Brady did
Honestly it just matters where there priorities lie. But if they're smart and the superstar, they could easily turn an extra ring or two into a lot more endorsement money down the road.
I don't think you can fault someone for making every penny they can, though. You never know when it will be over.
Your statement presumes that the team the Superstar is on is a Superbowl contender and he's not getting offers from teams that are or could be contenders.
As far as the money goes,well it's a business.
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If the Saints tag Graham as a TE, there's going to be one hell of a fight. I can see why they would, it's a savings of 5M but you can't tell me he's *just* a TE.
My boy Worilds gonna get paid!!!!!
He's gonna be pissed if he is tagged, has said it already.