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CrazyCanuck · 08-13-2005, 03:06 PM

Here's what bugs me. TO was under contract last year with SF. No one would trade for him with that bulky deal so he was stuck. Not only did the NFL let him out of his contract but they let him play games with Baltimore and Philly until he got a deal he was happy with on a team he was happy with. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

Then one year later he's talking like he got screwed and wants more money???

Also, the "I'm not being paid market value" argument is a crock. Was he getting market value last year when he signed? Has so much changed in one year? Also what numbers do you use when making your argument (total contract, signing bonus, total bonus, etc.)?

And another thing, if you are the best WR in football and sign a 7-year deal, it is practically GUARANTEED that other WRs will be making more money than you by the time the 7-year deal expires. It's called INFLATION. If you want to be the highest paid WR at all times then put that in the contract.

The only time the "market value" argument would ever hold weight for me is with a guy like Sean Taylor. A young rookie who signs a relatively cheap and long deal and then quickly becomes one of the premier players in the league at his position. Even then his case is weak but at least there is a case. Note I am not referring to the real Sean Taylor here (who doesn't deserve a dime more at this point if you ask me), but a hypothetical guy like Sean Taylor.

08-13-2005, 03:06 PM	#15
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Re: Eagles cracks showing Here's what bugs me. TO was under contract last year with SF. No one would trade for him with that bulky deal so he was stuck. Not only did the NFL let him out of his contract but they let him play games with Baltimore and Philly until he got a deal he was happy with on a team he was happy with. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Then one year later he's talking like he got screwed and wants more money??? Also, the "I'm not being paid market value" argument is a crock. Was he getting market value last year when he signed? Has so much changed in one year? Also what numbers do you use when making your argument (total contract, signing bonus, total bonus, etc.)? And another thing, if you are the best WR in football and sign a 7-year deal, it is practically GUARANTEED that other WRs will be making more money than you by the time the 7-year deal expires. It's called INFLATION. If you want to be the highest paid WR at all times then put that in the contract. The only time the "market value" argument would ever hold weight for me is with a guy like Sean Taylor. A young rookie who signs a relatively cheap and long deal and then quickly becomes one of the premier players in the league at his position. Even then his case is weak but at least there is a case. Note I am not referring to the real Sean Taylor here (who doesn't deserve a dime more at this point if you ask me), but a hypothetical guy like Sean Taylor.