Can someone please explain to me why Miami didn't offer Bess and DC$ long term contracts.  Carpenter was a pro bowler and one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL and Bess was our best receiver and is developing into one of the best slot receivers in the NFL.  I'm puzzled by the fact that Miami didn't want to lock them up for a long term deal and keep them in Miami definitely.  Is there something I'm missing as to why this was only a 1 year deal?

Please let me know if there were some restrictions in place as to why this was done...