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Sociofan · 07-22-2005, 01:26 PM

Is anyone else as appalled by this behavior as I am? Now, we hear that Rosenhaus "just wants fair market value for my client." Now, imagine this, T.O. signs a big new deal and then tanks this year. Do you think he will scream to be paid LESS next year? Here is what I propose--if he continues to be a distraction, throw his bum on IR. The prorated portion of his signing bonus will be far less of a hit than eating it in one bite, and it will open up a roster spot for a receiver who wants to play the game. If Joe had done that with L.C., we would have an extra $9.x million to spend for another receiver ourselves...and a lineman...and a linebacker...and a cornerback. And I imagine that from a career perspective, the value of these incessantly whining players would start to plummet. What do you think their "fair market value" would be after a couple of years in the training stalls? This would work even better if future contracts include a minimum number of games played to get any real money, even if it is only one game.

Is there even any value in signing a long term agreement anymore if so many players won't honor them?

07-22-2005, 01:26 PM	#1
Sociofan Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gainesville, VA Age: 60 Posts: 380	Let's Talk T.O. Is anyone else as appalled by this behavior as I am? Now, we hear that Rosenhaus "just wants fair market value for my client." Now, imagine this, T.O. signs a big new deal and then tanks this year. Do you think he will scream to be paid LESS next year? Here is what I propose--if he continues to be a distraction, throw his bum on IR. The prorated portion of his signing bonus will be far less of a hit than eating it in one bite, and it will open up a roster spot for a receiver who wants to play the game. If Joe had done that with L.C., we would have an extra $9.x million to spend for another receiver ourselves...and a lineman...and a linebacker...and a cornerback. And I imagine that from a career perspective, the value of these incessantly whining players would start to plummet. What do you think their "fair market value" would be after a couple of years in the training stalls? This would work even better if future contracts include a minimum number of games played to get any real money, even if it is only one game. Is there even any value in signing a long term agreement anymore if so many players won't honor them?