A year ago we were wondering if D-Law was a bust and thinking it might be his last year. Fast forward one year and he will be one of the highest paid players at DE in the league and if he has another good year he might sign a record contract next year. The reason for the franchise tag is the team is worried that he may be a contract year warrior.
This begs the question do we have any potential contract year dynamos this year?
We all know "Clappy the clown"(credit to the poster that coined the phrase) isn't the motivating factor. Money is!
A list of players that could suddenly put it together this year and surprise just in time for a new contract.
D-Law - needs to prove last year was no fluke so he can get the big prize next year.
Irving- Could make his own case for being in a similar situation to DLaw next year.
Dez- Even though he has two years left he is an easy cut next year and on a tightrope.
Damien Wilson - Last year of his contract. Can he put it together.
Dak- Also has two years left but teams like to re-sign QB's early so this is a very important year for him.
Gregory - Last year of his contract. Get reinstated? Stay clean? Go from zero to hero? Maybe.
Hanna and Swaim - Last year for both and with Witten nearing the end the motivation should be there.
Byron Jones - Last year unless they use the 5th year option. Should be motivated.
Chaz Green - Last year of his contract as well. He is at a position of need. Can he put it together and earn a second contract? The motivation should be there.
This is a long list of players that have a huge amount of money riding on their accomplishments this year. Let's hope it brings out the best in them.
