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The contract awarded to Holland positions him within the top ten highest-paid safeties in the league, earning an average of approximately $15 million per year. Comparatively, this is on par with other prominent safeties, suggesting the Giants are committed to investing in player talent even if it comes with risks associated with safety positions.
The decision to pay Holland — with $30.3 million in guaranteed money — despite McKinney’s higher average annual salary raises questions among analysts. The juxtaposition illustrates the complexity of team dynamics and individual player circumstances, particularly for McKinney, who might not have fit the Giants’ evolving philosophy.