By association his trade for a eagle kissing running back and the stupid money paid to him. I would guess yes he does. That is just a single example. Playing hardball with Tyrod may bite him hard. What happens do they cut Dareus to keep Watkins, etc. when their big payday comes? He will not be cheap. Or will the team just let good rookies playout their first contracts and let them walk.
While Overdorf cuts the deals. IMO Whaley sets the parameters. Cog is an example and kudos to him for giving the team a break like he said " we knew they didn't have much $$$ to spend.