NEW RULE

Greatness earns.

On Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks retained cornerback Marcus Trufant. Trufant signed a 6-year, $50.2 million contract. During his career, Trufant has amassed 396 tackles and 16 interceptions. He has never craved attention. He has never sought headlines. He has defended, tackled, and neutralized premiere receivers. Trufant is not flashy. He is not quotable. He is simply brilliant. His payday is deserved.