I think that could be a common misconception for some 3rd string safety who makes 4 million for their entire career, but a 11 year #1 pick starting QB? No way. Even if he only made 40% of his income after taxes and agent fees (no idea what the real % is), all of the listed things would still be set for life and he could absolutely swim in a money pool Scrooge McDuck style. Granted, I don't know what his lifestyle is, if he is Johnny Depping it up and drinking $1,000,000 of wine a night he could obviously go broke, but with even minimal responsibility he will be set. Obviously passing up 21mil a year would impact his total networth, but he has already accrued enough for multi-generational wealth.
Wouldn't he be more likely to play if he has it now? He no longer needs to think about family considerations because there is no avoiding it (unless he is under quarantine for exposure rather than having it himself?). Assuming he does not have any lasting health issues or anything. I always liked him as a mid round QB pick with a ton of upside, but if he takes the year off I can see why.
