Big contracts = big pressure

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by dmek25

this post is dead on. the problem might not be pressure, but the athletes trying to do more, since signing the big money contract. you are being paid to do what you do, if you are a 10 sack a year guy, then get 10 sacks. dont go out and try and be something you are not. pressure, to me, is an excuse

But if they are trying to do more...trying to work hard to reach those goals, then wouldn't you see an improvement in overall game play? Each player is trying to prove themselves worth the contract. I just think that would equal good things?

I think it's just that players have the "me" attitude. As soon as they get paid, they feel they have nothing left to prove. Even if they are a bust, they're still getting their millions. That is one problem I have with the this free agency thing.