jesus hell fellas, I'll break it down for you...
first of all, peanuts... would be a small sum... and peanuts and small sum, in theory, would and should sound similiar... however, IF YOU READ and have just a wee little bit of logic, you would have easily understood.... small sum, reflects what you (the OP I believe) thinks garrard would sign on for...
so lets think this through, hes a starting NFL qb, and he wouldnt jeopardize future earnings or his health, or an opportunity to catch on with another team next year for a small sum. he was scheduled to make $8 million this year. i promise u he wouldnt sign somewhere for half that.
still dont get it.. how about small increments...
he's a starter caliber guy, theres a chance he could get hurt, theres a chance another team may give him a shot next year, so why sign with miami for a small sum, possibly get hurt, and ruin a shot with another franchise next year? he was gonna make $8mil, he won't sign with miami for less then $5mil....