(06-10-2020, 04:38 PM)Eric1 Wrote:

(06-10-2020, 03:15 PM)Upper Wrote: Without Coughlin we don't get Calais or Bouye. They both had quotes that said Coughlin's track record was a key part for them choosing us over other strong offers.

Calais was about to sign with Denver until we offered another $3m++...

They signed here because of the money. Maybe Coughlin had a tiny bit to do with it, but us being the highest bidder was 99% of the reason why they signed here.

Agreed. Coughlin might have made Calais feel respected and wanted, but money was the critical factor. Put yourself in any pro athlete's shoes. You have only a limited window of years, none guaranteed, to maximize your payout. You'll never have a crack at that kind of monopoly money after your career is over. Does it matter which team you go to (aside from state income tax considerations)? Unless you're a 10-year veteran, you'd be foolish to take a pay cut to play with a winner.

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