There are a number of cliches that surround the National Football League. One is that “NFL stands for ‘Not for Long’.” Another is that the NFL is a “what have you done for me lately” kind of league. There are numerous others that all point to the fact that whether you are referencing a player, coach, general manager, or franchise you had better do well when you get a chance or you will quickly find yourself looking for a new career, or floundering to keep your fan base interested.
One area that exemplifies this rat race is the free agency tampering period and first week of the new league year.