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In January of 1984 the Blitz tendered an offer that would have been the largest contract in footbal...$2 Million dollars a year for 3 years...to Bears running back Walter Payton. Sweetness advised he would consider the offer, but would not be rushed by the Blitz. The Blitz 1984 season was scheduled to start on February 27 and they had little success selling season tickets. The Blitz needed Payton to sign quickly to help season ticket sales, so they had put a deadline on the offer of 2/9/84. Before he made up his mind, the Blitz withdrew the offer realizing they simply didn't have the finances.
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