While I applaud Morrissey for having the confidence to bet on himself, I don't think I'd have the balls to turn down the big money long-term deal.
He got $6.3m on the bridge and he could have gotten $40m+ on a 7/8 year deal. Every player is only a couple of significant concussions away from retirement. I'm just too conservative to take that gamble personally. Also, I wonder whether there is any risk that a future lockout could change the salary landscape moving forward. Another risk that Morrissey is taking by signing a bridge, IMO.
Either way, nice to have him back! He's one of my favorites!
He got $6.3m on the bridge and he could have gotten $40m+ on a 7/8 year deal. Every player is only a couple of significant concussions away from retirement. I'm just too conservative to take that gamble personally. Also, I wonder whether there is any risk that a future lockout could change the salary landscape moving forward. Another risk that Morrissey is taking by signing a bridge, IMO.
Either way, nice to have him back! He's one of my favorites!