Charles Johnson was one of the best bargains in free agency, turning down more money to re-sign with the Carolina Panthers on a one-year, $3 million deal.
Johnson recently told ESPN.com's David Newton that he nearly fired Drew Rosenhaus over the new contract because the agent was trying to "max out" with a different team.
"He was just shocked because you're leaving this money out on the table," Johnson said. "Like I told him, I just bet on myself."
Hampered by a serious hamstring injury, Johnson managed just one sack in nine games last season after averaging 10.