Quote:His immature behavior set aside, this is actually the way the new CBA meant to reward veteran players. 3 years ago this could've been a rookie #1 contract. I thin Miami is silly for paying a guy with as many red flags as he has that type of money, but it's nice to see the system work.

 

The Lions made many miscalculations with Ndamukong Suh along the way that led to today's news.   But you touched on a key point.   The old CBA was the ultimate reason it looks like Suh will be playing elsewhere.    When you have three top 2 picks in 4 seasons ( Calvin Johnson,  Matthew Stafford,  and Suh )  under the terms of the old CBA,  it makes a tremendous strain on the salary cap.

 

As for Miami,   the instability of that organization is what stands out.   While Suh is a differential player,  I seriously doubt the Dolphins organization is going to be conducive to winning substantially and consistently during the time of Suh's contract.    What the Jaguars are trying to accomplish under their current team brass seems much more sound and consistent.   

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