Under the new CBA that reduced and slotted rookie deals, there’s one thing every draft pick is chasing. That second contract. That’s when players get paid good money. It’s especially true for running backs, one of the most devalued positions. In the NFL world, 28 or 29 is approaching the cliff. Turning 30 means falling off it. The sooner they get that second deal, the better. It’s why Najee Harris should be happy the Pittsburgh Steelers declined his fifth-year option.
Should he also be pissed? Of course. Declining the option says the team doesn’t think Harris is worth $6.