This has nothing to do with money.. but to say the guy played his ass off.. of course he would.. stats.. lead to more moeny... name recognition.. etc. If I was running that football, do you think I wouldn't run as fast I as I possibly can? come one now.. this reminds of Chris Rock talking about "A brother will say.. I take care of my kids.. what do you want a cookie? Your'e supposed to take care of your kids. A brother will brag about how "I never been to jial".. nigga u not supposed to go to jail".. etc.
Besides, Tiki was only good in the latter years when Coughlin tought him how to hold the ball.. before that he was Tiki Fumblitus.