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Massive overpay - NFL fans react to Minkah Fitzpatrick s record-breaking new deal with Steelers

NFL fans believe Minkah Fitzpatrick was overpaid Minkah Fitzpatrick is a rich man, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are the NFL franchise that made him that way. Fans of the league are not on the consensus that the Steelers overpaid, but some of the most-liked tweets about the deal do seem to indicate as much. The extension is for four years and is worth more than $73.6 million, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. The deal includes a $36 million guaranteed upfront bonus, according to Rapoport. NFL fans were quick to air their opinions. This Ohio man threw some Browns flavor on his take: Massive overpay, this is why the Browns are better Massive overpay, this is why the Browns are better This fan cut deep with the "mid" label: Imagine giving a mid safety 18 mill per year ? Imagine giving a mid safety 18 mill per year ? Some worried about Fitzpatrick's 2021 season being a mark of decline: After the season he just had this is a huge mistake After the season he just had this is a huge mistake Others opined that he might not be the best safety in the league and thus not worthy of the position's highest payday: So overpaid not even the best S in his division So overpaid not even the best S in his division Chargers fans saw this as a good sign for their team's safety Derwin James: Derwin James about the break the bank then Derwin James about the break the bank then Derwin gonna break this within the next week Derwin gonna break this within the next week Damn now Derwin James is really gonna be pricy. Damn now Derwin James is really gonna be pricy. we’re going to hear “makes him the highest paid ____ in NFL history” every year for the rest of our lives we’re going to hear “makes him the highest paid ____ in NFL history” every year for the rest of our lives One fan noted a trend of the price of safeties skyrocketing: Wow. The median price for average Safety play has gone way up. Wow. The median price for average Safety play has gone way up. This fan (we believe unironically) thought this was a good deal, though... Best in the league. Well deserved Best in the league. Well deserved

Minkah Fitzpatrick should be a full training camp participant with an extension

Minkah Fitzpatrick was partially holding out on the Steelers before being granted this extension. He was an attendee at minicamp but did not participate in team drills. Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin's lack of concern last week likely tipped Pittsburgh's cap when it came to this decision. “I have zero concerns about Minkah Fitzpatrick. He’s a unicorn. He is always in great shape. He loves football. He’s got all the stuff he wants. So I have zero worries about it, and that stuff will take care of itself.” The Steelers front office had designs to keep their defense stingy as they moved past the Ben Roethlisberger era by re-signing Fitzpatrick, Cam Heyward, and T.J. Watt through the next three seasons. There are legitimate questions as to whether or not the black and yellow can remain competitive in the increasingly competitive AFC North with Mitch Trubisky and rookie Kenny Pickett vying for the QB1 role. While one (or ideally, over time, both) could pan out in Pittsburgh, the defense will need to step up throughout the adjustment process early in the season. NFL Injuries: Find out about ? Poll : Was Minkah Fitzpatrick an overpay for Pittsburgh? Yes No 81 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found