From the article:
""Let’s say Drew waits until after the draft to sign, so that he isn’t tied to draft-pick compensation for this year," the executive explained, "and let’s say he signed a one-year deal. Would he be playing for you at that point, for the team, or would he be playing for himself? If he had a minor injury late in the season, would he push through it for you, or would he sit out (to protect his free agency). That would be a factor for me."