My stance would be pretty constitent- really great play, game winning play, major injury start up the thread. Dropped pass in the first quarter, maybe just a snide comment in the around the NFL thread.
That brown catch(?) was a hell of a play regardless of the review
Horrible game management by Hugh there- called timeout before challenging a call then challenged it losing his last timeout.
With the penalty on the touchdown before I'd probably just kick onside from the get go though.
His contract is fully guaranteed
But ignoring that, if a player wants to bet on themselves, that's not the teams fault. Any vet could take less for higher guarantees. Most want top dollar.
I think the simpler explanation is that they saw him come up bigger than most in game changing situational plays. And likely not just in the box score but in how he actually managed them as a player.
Extending drives and scoring on the goal line are HUGE parts of the game that they always excel at and are a major factor in why they win at the obscene rate they do.
For his football career it may end up tougher-- turning 29 this season and Achilles often being a tough one to come back from. Tons of credit for him beating cancer and coming back but this ones a tough road for an explosive player. Might be his transition to being the heady veteran instead of all pro game changer
Send 4 WRs and a big back on the field. Spread the defense and either sneak or pound it but don't run into a pile
If he can "win" those plays at a slightly higher rate than most -- "and 1" plays on 3rd, 4th and goal line are HUGE impact and this high value