One of the most frustrating narratives of the most recent off-season was that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wasted money on wide receiver DeSean Jackson when they signed him to a three-year deal worth $33 million. Expectations were understandably high, and there’s no question that Jackson failed to meet those expectations. The “why” behind those failed expectations is where people seem to get tripped up, though.
In fairness to the cynics, I see where they’re coming from. It’s generally a little suspicious when a 31 year old veteran cashes in on a big contract and then follows up with a career-worst season.