I want to clear something up. It’s out there on the net in spots; in here, it’s just a topic of converation. BUT. I see things like this about Long:
* No team is paying him what he makes here
* Hayes made like $800k last year but only had 12 less tackles than a $9 mil a year player
It doesn’t matter who said it or where it comes from. I;m addressing an issue, not calling anybody out. But anyway….there’s misconception there.
FIRST, Long got pretty much the average amount for a DE in his 2nd contract. Around 9+ M. The really expensive guys get more. Also, Long’s deal is front-loaded. They save money in the next 2 years if he leaves.
Now I don’t know if Long holds up or if he continues to play well, etc. But he just more or less got what a 2nd contract starting DE gets.