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Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba
I'm not surprised. Maybe the idea that KC is a desired destination for WR's is a belief built up by the fanbase. Or else we are trying to get WR's by paying 70 cents on the dollar while everyone else is paying a buck ten. In the grand scheme of things, players don't chase championships. They chase paychecks.
Whether you think it is a dumb decision or not is nothing but coming from a fan perspective. It surely isn't coming from monetary standpoint of Mecole's bank account. There is no guarantee that a bigger contract will be there for him next year. If the Chiefs offered you 3.5 and the Jets offered you 6.5. Even considering taxes for your bottom line it would be a dumb decision to take the 3.5.
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That's only partly true. Early in their career they absolutely chase the paycheck which is not a bad thing at all. As their career starts to wind down though, many take less to ring chase.
Hardman has two rings already so he should chase the biggest contract he can get. Only thing is that he needs to be wise in who he signs with as his new team might not put him in a better position to cash in long term. Perhaps the NYJ were his biggest and best overall offer. No way to know for sure.