The “I’ma step away for a year for my mental health” then bets on a game (a huge no no in pro sports no matter how you spin it) while away on leave is concerning to me. Then, rather than own the situation, he complained publicly on Twitter about the punishment.

It just doesn’t scream well adjusted, mature grown man to me. It screams the opposite.

The deal is fine because if he has matured and can get back to being elite, he’ll be worth the potential comp. My guess is this is a one year rental and if they don’t see what they need to see outta him on and off the field next year he’s probably not on the team in 2024 so the rest of the comp will not be in play.

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