I hope that agents are honest with players regarding the possible downsides of the big contract which is what Wideman is currently going through right now.
Going for the max contract value with inflexibility is hedging that you'll be productive throughout the entire contract and if you aren't then the relationship sours both with the franchise and with the fans. I'm sure that to a pro-athlete with a huge ego that that message falls flat but it's something they should know.
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