The photo proves that Negan isn’t invincible, and that he’s just as scared about dying as the rest of them.
In the communities’ very first attack on Negan, they very nearly managed to kill him, while also securing The Hilltop’s place in the resistance.
The majority of last season revolved around the various survivors and communities coming to terms with just how brutal and unsustainable Negan’s rule is.
This is a pretty smart move, and one that will no doubt affect Episode 2’s narrative this Sunday.