Why? The easy answer is that Garrett believes Parsons has clearly earned such compensation. The more nuanced answer is that NFL superstar pass-rushers have a tight-knit fraternity and, in that case, members of the fraternity believe a rising tide lifts all boats:

Watt has one year left on his contract, but after Myles Garrett landed a $40 million per year contract, things became sticky for the Steelers. They will have to get near that amount, in money per year and guaranteed money, for the deal to ultimately get done.

While Myles Garrett and TJ Watt may be rivals on the field, they ironically enough found themselves in similar situations entering this offseason. Both Garrett