Good question. I'm not saying this is what they should do, but there seems a decent chance its what they will do. The Ravens have had some success without much of a quarterback, so I guess maybe Ryan retains that mentality.
The local papers here seem to think the Jets are taking Pettigrew at 17. They envision Keller as an H-back/recieving specialist, and Pettigrew as the all-around in-line TE.
It makes a bit of sense to me...its an effort to try to keep his yapper shut if he isn't putting up Pro Bowl numbers. Whether or not a million would be sufficient in accomplishing that, I'm not so sure, but thats gotta be the thinking.
Stephen A. Smith was ESPN's most knowledgable NBA personality. I know his demeanor and delivery bugs people, but when it comes to basketball the guy flat-out knows his stuff. He's the only person I've ever seen shut Skip Bayless' big yapper.
He would've been cut, and therefore wouldn't have been awarded the money the team promised him when they signed the contract.
Much like when a player holds out, refusing to award the team with the work he promised them when he signed the contract.
What makes people think Russ Brandon is running the show?
The Bills take a group approach. Russ Brandon is just one of many guys in the room. Its Ralph's show moreso than anyone else's.