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The Miami Dolphins clearly believe in De'Von Achane's talent.
That's the main reason they recently signed him to a four-year contract extension worth a total of $64 million, which is a record for a RB after his rookie deal.
But that's not the only reason they signed Achane like this.
They also decided they wanted to set a precedent for how they treat their players.
“I think it sends a good message when you have a player who was here on his first contract, and has produced and had success, to reward that player with a second contract,” Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters at OTAs. “I know that’s important to Sully and I.”
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Hafley is the Dolphins' new head coach, and he's referring to their new GM, Jon-Eric Sullivan. Both come from the Green Bay Packers, an organization known for doing things the right way.
Obviously, teams don't want to get too sentimental with players. But on the flip side, if players who perform know that their front office is watching and will potentially reward them, that can only help create positive vibes in the building.
Achane is clearly one of the NFL's most impactful running backs, so even as RBs get a bit underpaid around the league, he earned his payday.
“It’s not like he just showed up after he signed his contract,” Hafley said. “So, excited that it’s done and he’ll be here going forward. He’s a great player and I’m really glad we have him.”
Coming off a season with 1,350 rushing yards, 67 catches and 12 total touchdowns, Achane is now compensated accordingly.
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