I've noticed this as well, especially since the playoffs started and I've had a chance to watch other teams of playoff caliber.
Put Allen on the Greatest Show on Turf and that team is probably the first 3-peat SB winner in NFL history.
Deterrence, reform, and removal are not mutually exclusive of each other.
Punishment is absolutely a deterrence. I didn't commit half a dozen crimes this week alone because I didn't want to be punished.
I think it's cruel and unusual punishment.
On the other hand, I support one's choice to end their own life via euthanasia, including criminals with life sentences.
Reading your mention of UFA reminds me of RFA.
Are there any RFA WRs worth the 28th (and possibly the 94th?) pick(s) that we could offer a contract to that another team couldn't match? It could be a clever way to turn a late 1st into something less risky and proven, but idk if there's anyone worth it.