I'm so conflicted. Once Keyshawn was gone I knew we needed T.O., but now that it is happening, I feel slightly sick. All I know is we better have our success early, because this WILL end badly at some point, it's simply a question of when.
BTW, IMO the three year deal is good, depending on how it's laid out. People have to remember, this is football, not baseball. A one year contract is completely in favor of the player. They can have a great year, and can then shop themselves around. With a three year deal, you have control for three years, but you can still cut them if they don't produce or act up.
Now, depending on the bonus structure it may cost you a little money, but would you really want to take this risk for this season, have T.O. turn in an MVP performance, and then have no control over him next year? No way.
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