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Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan
^ I can't think of any reason why the lack of a long-term contract would inhibit Kirk's freedom to lead. This quote doesn't make any sense to me. "Permission" ??? "Leash"??? What the heck is he talking about?
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I think he is talking about quite literally playing with a "leash" attached meaning - "I'm playing for my next contract / job - i have to make every throw perfect. I have to score X amount of touchdowns, I have to have X amount of passing yards every game". Once they invest in him, he will get to experience the full spectrum and have his bad game here or there (like any NFL QB), and not have to worry about being benched or not getting re-signed or anything like that.
I think knowing he is only year to year probably weighs on him, even though he is making damn great money on his one year contracts.
Look at other teams in the league that have franchise QB's, even when they play bad, they have no real sense of worry unless its something horrible like Ryan Fitzpatrick and 6 INTs a game for every game or some shit. Eli Manning has had tons of 4 INT games but i bet he has never in the back of his mind thought 'Damn i might get cut if I do it again'. I think that's where Kirk is at with that quote.