That is most definitely not how it works in any organization. I have a couple hundred million in this year’s budget for operating expenses, ongoing contracts and new projects. If I’ve budgeted $10 million based on internal estimates for a project but I find a reputable and reliable contractor who bids to do it for $8 million, do I say, “no, I’m going to give you $10 million?” Of course I don’t. Same if you or I set aside $5,000 to renovate our back deck and we find someone to do it for $3,000 do we give him $3k or $5k? Well, this happened to me and I paid him $3K. Great job too.
No one and no organization looks to spend their entire budget if they can get what they want and need for less. It’s illogical to think this doesn’t apply to NIL. Besides, unless the rules changed, coaches don’t control it.