Update On Burrow's Extension

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(04-18-2023, 12:21 AM)Nepa Wrote: I hope the Burrow has the insight that if he takes less than the amount he can command -- following the path of Brady, Michael Jordan, and Mahomes -- that he increases the chances of having a stronger team and more postseason success, can best keep players like Higgins on the team, and would be appreciated more by fans (increase popularity). In other words, can take less in contract money and make more by endorsements via enhanced popularity due to greater success and having a more appreciative fan base.

The issue with this is that if Burrow is playing for post-career popularity and fame he might not want to play his entire career in Cincy.  Sure, winning here will make him a hometown hero, but if he is really aiming for pop cultural superstardom he'd be better off reviving the Chicago Bears, or Dallas Cowboys, or New York Jets.  

I don't think he's looking at his NFL career in this manner, but we have to acknowledge that if he's looking to make his bank off the field, being the face of one of those teams in Ohio isn't the best way to do it.