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Former Pittsburgh Steelers star running back elected to sit out the 2018 season and forfeit his...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers star running back elected to sit out the 2018 season and forfeit his $15 million pay. He hopes to get $20 million in free agency for a new 3 year contract, and then retire. Assume the discount rate on auch contracts is 10%. Was this a wise decision? Explain your reasoning.

On March 13, 2019, Bell agreed to a 4 year contract with the Jets. The amount was $52.5 million of which $35 million was guaranteed. How does this change your answer?

Has to do with present value.

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