There is more to it than analytics, of course. There is more to any evaluation of a player other than raw data and cold, hard assessments of what he does well and what he does poorly.
The Giants deciding not to use the franchise tag on Landon Collins and not engage in any conversation about a long-term deal is unpopular with the masses of fans who bought those No. 21 jerseys and watched the young safety develop from a capable rookie into an established Pro Bowl defender. For the Giants, it was strictly business, nothing personal.