The cap hit is proportional. Miller's not signing for anything less than $9 million.
Miller's decline will also be noticeable over time. People have to realize 2022 Miller won't be the same as 2028-2029 Miller. But we'll be stuck with the same contract. That, essentially, is the core of the problem and why we can't be using tunnel vision when signing 7+ year contracts.
That was absolutely my point. I advise to look up at how many athletes have gone public about finding a job after their end of their athletic career. It's a thing. Sure, maybe it's because of bad spending habits or a costly quality of life, but the narrative about securing your financial future through these 15-ish years of productivity is a very real thing.