For as much as the NFL might be a business, there are other things that take priority when the money part of the equation is taken care of and goes to the back burner. Granted, guaranteed money will always be a concern, but many players do value the experiences not only with their teammates, but also with the teams that they are a part of.
For some, that develops over time, but it’s more immediate for others. Take Pittsburgh Steelers 2018 first-round draft pick Terrell Edmunds, the rookie safety who became a starter virtually immediately, albeit due to the health circumstances surrounding the position at the time.