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What is the philosophy behind the front office's choice in waiting until the last minute to re-sign players? Is there an advantage to this that just hasn't been realized? – Peter Berger/Albuquerque, NM

Patrik: Beats me. OK, to be fair to them, I'm sure they have their reasons, but it's no secret I've perpetually been on the "get'erdone" bus when it comes to proactively extending worthy contracts. To their credit, they were able to get that done with players like Trevon Diggs and Donovan Wilson, and even Malik Hooker, as well as a few others, and there was often a common thread there: none were looking to reset their respective market. Those who

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