Quote:I see what you are saying D6. I guess for me, when it was guys like Paul and Harris that had potential to hit it big on the market, I'm surprised they didn't play the market, especially after waiting this long.

 

The Wolverjag,   I thought there was a 50-50 chance David Harris would remain with the Jets,  with the Bills the other team that had around an even chance to sign him.   While I'm not surprised that Harris re-signed with the Jets,  as I mentioned in the last 24 hours,   like you I thought he would wait to hit the open market:

 

http://jungle.jaguars.com/index.php?/top...nso/page-5

 

There are some cases when a player is concerned that a team will move on to one or more other options once the team officials can technically speak with agents about other FA's.  

 

David Harris received a very good contract from the Jets,  hence I understand his decision to re-sign with them today.  

 

I haven't seen Niles Paul's contract terms.    But it wouldn't surprise me if this is a case that reflects what you expressed,  that the player would have been better off waiting at least a day.

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