Because on Tuesday in the NFL, if a team tagged you, it meant a fat payday in 2016.
Yes, players, in general, don't like being tagged. They would much prefer the long-term financial security that comes with a juicy extension packed with guaranteed money.
Of course, I'd like to win the Powerball too. And a fully guaranteed salary that's the average of the top-five players at a given position isn't dog food.
However, shelling out that much coin to players on a one-year deal can have a ripple effect, especially for teams that don't have a lot of wiggle room.