CB, great information and good input by SJBF which followed, however, I am not sure I agree with the thinking.
Mainly, why would we think we have negotiating leverage? Oh sure, we tie him up for the year and hope that it is enough to bring him to the reasonable table on a long term deal, but they guy may pull in 80 balls this season...what if he pulls 90 next year with 10 plus TDs?