Momentum and the impact on the psyche when you get some wins matters but not included in numbers unfortunately. It had been a while since they saw the scoreboard change for all the decent football they have played.

This is why Chase’s agent would have been dumb to accept that deal when you know the cap is going up this much each year. Takes two to tango. Also If you do deals too early, I.e. Hendrickson, they just want a new deal before the old ones up when all their contemporaries are getting that bag.

I wouldn’t have minded a new HC but also think the risk of getting someone not as good might not be worth it, so this is a good half measure imo.