Raiders Want Their Money Back from Russell

[SmootSmack]

Raiders file grievance against Russell - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

This should be interesting.

I can't understand this quote though by one of Russell's agents

“The money in question was fully guaranteed. That is why JaMarcus was forced to hold out and miss all of training camp as a rookie,” Metz said. “The Raiders know that and this is our only comment.”

He was forced to hold out because the money was guaranteed?

[Leader In Sports]

I think he was saying he held out until the Raiders guaranteed the funds.

[SmootSmack]

I see. Worded oddly

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I see. Worded oddly

It's Oakland = ebonics .

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Giantone

It's Oakland = ebonics .

lol! Oakland, where ebonics was coined.

[WaldSkins]

Don't the raiders try to get their money back from everyone?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

Don't the raiders try to get their money back from everyone?

I was thinking the same thing. WTF is their deal? They don't want to pay coaches and now this?? They just seem bitter about paying the guy cause he flat out sucks.

[mooby]

He wasn't forced to hold out shit. He held out cuz he knew he wanted max money cuz he sucked and he figured he'd rob ol' Al' before he returned to his true passion, eating as much as he wanted.

But no seriously I'm not sure if the Raiders will get their money back. I mean they definitely deserve it back but because of the nature of contracts its really hard to get it back without proving he really messed up. Like Russell would have to do something seriously wrong like on Vick's level to have to give up that money. Being a massive bust (in more ways than one) probably isn't one of those things.

[Leader In Sports]

Originally Posted by mooby

He wasn't forced to hold out shit. He held out cuz he knew he wanted max money cuz he sucked and he figured he'd rob ol' Al' before he returned to his true passion, eating as much as he wanted.

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Actually, my sources say he was more interested in fishing than he was in football, even before he was drafted.

[Skins fan 44]

I would almost be willing to bet that, that money is gone..... long gone. I would like to know how much he has left if any.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

I would almost be willing to bet that, that money is gone..... long gone. I would like to know how much he has left if any.

Think that he went all Ed Curry with it?

[Skins fan 44]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

think that he went all ed curry with it?

yep!

[irish]

Originally Posted by Leader In Sports

Actually, my sources say he was more interested in fishing than he was in football, even before he was drafted.

If your sources knew that then the Raiders definitely did yet they signed him anyway so they deserved what they got.

[Leader In Sports]

Originally Posted by irish

If your sources knew that then the Raiders definitely did yet they signed him anyway so they deserved what they got.

I agree. While JR was a bust, it was a contract and they both agreed to it. Russell was willing to fulfill his end and be their QB (although not a good one). The Raiders need to honor their end of the deal.

I also think the problem with NFL contracts is they are never what they appear to be. If a player isn't performing, the team can cut him and not pay the future years. Then, if a player out performs his contract and holds out for more money, all you hear is how he signed the contract and should honor it.

[warpaint]

Originally Posted by Leader In Sports

I agree. While JR was a bust, it was a contract and they both agreed to it. Russell was willing to fulfill his end and be their QB (although not a good one). The Raiders need to honor their end of the deal.

I also think the problem with NFL contracts is they are never what they appear to be. If a player isn't performing, the team can cut him and not pay the future years. Then, if a player out performs his contract and holds out for more money, all you hear is how he signed the contract and should honor it.

I hate that, look at Chris Johnson he needs to get paid somehow incentive based or something but Tenn. are a bunch of tight asses.

I hope JaMarcus doesnt have to pay shit back.