BSQ, I understand your frustration and appreciate the sincerity of your post. While I wish CW and the Phins could come to a reasonable agreement, the negotiating situation is quite complex.
Its true that Wilkins has made life changing money. Most professional athletes first contract is life-changing for them because most of them come from a lower socio-economic situation. But remember, he is only getting about 50% (pre-tax) of his salary (agent fees, staff fees, etc.)
Is it still a life of luxury? Yes, but people shouldn't judge his personal motivations. He might be trying to set his family up for generational wealth, or he might just want to buy more exotic cars..Its not our business. What we fans have the right to do is criticize the terms of any deal, not the morality behind it.
There is a vast difference in how Christian handled this when compared to how X handled his last contract. Wilkins honored his contract and bet on himself. X signed a contract, then got angry that someone else was brought in the next season at a higher rate, so he refused to honor his existing contract. Plain extortion.
I sincerely hope that CW is kept at a semi-reasonable perhaps top 10 DT rate. But if not, I thank him and wish him well (except when playing us).
