In fact, reading over old news articles about Jimmy's nomadic NRL life yesterday this was mentioned as a reason why he signed with the Roosters 395 days or something before he could start.
The other thing standing out is that Family comes first and my impression is he'll go where the deal best suits his family.
Also read a supposed quote where he is credited as saying something along the lines of young players getting signed now for as much or more as he is getting.
Didn't keep the links but you all know the google process