Scott Fujita had no choice. He had to take the cash and run.
Fujita will be 31 in April. This is his last chance for a big contract in the NFL. And for a linebacker who played solidly but not spectacularly in 2009, a 3 year $14 million deal from the Cleveland Browns was too good to pass up.
In 2009, Fujita combined on 58 tackles, had 1 sack and forced 2 fumbles.
Fujita had value that wasn't all numbers. He was a steady veteran and a leader in the lockerroom.
But, the Saints chose not to pay him what Cleveland offered. So, he took the cash and ran.
He did what he had to do.