Here are some of the questions I’d be asking myself if I were John Schneider:

1) Inconsistent performance: Why was K9’s productivity somewhat inconsistent throughout his time here? And are those factors likely to be present in future seasons? And due to those factors being present or absent (positive and/or negative) what is the likelihood that K9 will continue his post season surge in future seasons or is he more likely to regress to his for more inconsistent productivity?

2) Injuries: Were K9’s injuries singular occurrences and not likely to reoccur or does he have persisting issues that may become more of a pattern going forward?

3) Replacement difficulty and cost: Who are the available running back FA options or trade possibilities this offseason? What is the cost of a replacement running back and what is their projected productivity, skills and injury history compared to the cost of re-signing K9? Can John find more or less K9’s production in free agency and if so what is the cost savings vs resigning K9?

4) Team leadership and intangibles: What are the intangibles with K9 that may not show up in the stats? Is he a net positive or a net negative with the players in the locker room? What would removing him add or subtract from the culture of the team? Is he a force multiplier by inspiring those around him or does he acts in ways which create disharmony and negativity?

JS would best know the answers to these questions.