Sellers believes he's due for raise

Zerohero · 08-05-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

I agree. He's a longtime Redskin and a core guy. More than that he's a beast out there. He's a vocal leader and he's a team guy. Let's not break the bank but i think an extension would be well deserved.

I see both sides to it. On one side you might say, you've signed a contract so play it out. On the other side you might say that these contracts aren't guaranteed and Mike Sellers has outplayed his contract. I can see it from the eyes of the player too. You've got a limited amount of time to make your money...so make it.

He did leave us, get in trouble, then we gave him a second chance. I like him but if 900k a year is not good enough then too bad.

saden1 · 08-05-2009, 03:37 PM

Give him a cool mill I say.

47FAN · 08-05-2009, 03:46 PM

900000 and jason taylor played how many games and got how many mill(he was hurt but almost ten times as much come on)? doesnt add up

Gmanc711 · 08-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Man's got a point. I think he should get a little more cash given how well he has played for us the past four years.

Ruhskins · 08-05-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 47FAN

900000 and jason taylor played how many games and got how many mill(he was hurt but almost ten times as much come on)? doesnt add up

I think you are kinda comparing apples to oranges there. I like Sellers a lot, but for some reason the image of him fumbling at the 1-yd line in that game against Cincinnati keeps popping in my mind. I know it's unfair to say that, but that was just a terrible moment for the Skins last year.

53Fan · 08-05-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think you are kinda comparing apples to oranges there. I like Sellers a lot, but for some reason the image of him fumbling at the 1-yd line in that game against Cincinnati keeps popping in my mind. I know it's unfair to say that, but that was just a terrible moment for the Skins last year.

There were plenty of bad moments for the Skins last year and it wasn't just Sellers making them. What would we look like without him? Give him some money!

Ruhskins · 08-05-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

There were plenty of bad moments for the Skins last year and it wasn't just Sellers making them. What would we look like without him? Give him some money!

I'm not disagreeing (and like I said, it was unfair for me to bring this up), but I just remember going insane when it happened.

53Fan · 08-05-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I'm not disagreeing (and like I said, it was unfair for me to bring this up), but I just remember going insane when it happened.

Well I did too Ruh, but I thought the ball crossed the goaline or at least the whistle should have been blown. Anyway, he makes Portis and the rest of this offense better and he's worth more than he's making compared to some of the other FB's. I'm not trying to make a big deal out of it, but with all the players in the league whose effort is less than stellar, I think Mike deserves this and I think we're better when he's on the field.

warriorzpath · 08-05-2009, 04:20 PM

On a personal level, it's only fair to give him what he deserves: within the top 5 of fullback salaries.

On a business level, it can be justified and leveraged by 2 major things- his recent past production/performance consistently for years and potential to continue to produce. Lorenzo Neal is 38 years old. Mike Sellers is 34. I think it's comparible to use Neal's age, durability, and longevity in football to predict Sellers's. At least 4 more years for Sellers at this level may be likely.

warriorzpath · 08-05-2009, 04:32 PM

And 2 seasons from now, when his contract is up- I would not want to see him in a giants uniform blocking for Brandon Jacobs. Could you or would you want to imagine that? That's what you would call a power run game.

53Fan · 08-05-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by warriorzpath

On a personal level, it's only fair to give him what he deserves: within the top 5 of fullback salaries.

On a business level, it can be justified and leveraged by 2 major things- his recent past production/performance consistently for years and potential to continue to produce. Lorenzo Neal is 38 years old. Mike Sellers is 34. I think it's comparible to use Neal's age, durability, and longevity in football to predict Sellers's. At least 4 more years for Sellers at this level may be likely.

Well said.

Pocket$ $traight · 08-05-2009, 04:34 PM

The Caveman is a monster. I really would not want to sit across from him and tell him that he didn't deserve a raise. He might hurdle the table and administer one of the patented "Curl up in the fetal position like Zach Thomas" hits.

Daseal · 08-05-2009, 04:38 PM

Unfortunately for Sellers, contracts are based on the future -- not the past. From a business perspective, it really just doesn't make sense. Sorry Mike.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 08-05-2009, 04:40 PM

When the guy doesn't fumble on the 1 and decides to not half-ass warm-ups, then we can talk. He's under contract and not in his final year, STFU and play.

CRedskinsRule · 08-05-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

When the guy doesn't fumble on the 1 and decides to not half-ass warm-ups, then we can talk. He's under contract and not in his final year, STFU and play.

Did you mention that to him at TC today

Seriously though, all the quotes look like a lot of good stuff today, did you have a good time there?

Same question to you Daseal!

08-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#17
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise Give him a cool mill I say. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

08-05-2009, 03:46 PM	#18
47FAN Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 757 Posts: 685	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise 900000 and jason taylor played how many games and got how many mill(he was hurt but almost ten times as much come on)? doesnt add up

08-05-2009, 03:58 PM	#19
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise Man's got a point. I think he should get a little more cash given how well he has played for us the past four years. __________________ #21

08-05-2009, 04:20 PM	#24
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise On a personal level, it's only fair to give him what he deserves: within the top 5 of fullback salaries. On a business level, it can be justified and leveraged by 2 major things- his recent past production/performance consistently for years and potential to continue to produce. Lorenzo Neal is 38 years old. Mike Sellers is 34. I think it's comparible to use Neal's age, durability, and longevity in football to predict Sellers's. At least 4 more years for Sellers at this level may be likely.

08-05-2009, 04:32 PM	#25
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise And 2 seasons from now, when his contract is up- I would not want to see him in a giants uniform blocking for Brandon Jacobs. Could you or would you want to imagine that? That's what you would call a power run game.

08-05-2009, 04:34 PM	#27
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 4,261	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise The Caveman is a monster. I really would not want to sit across from him and tell him that he didn't deserve a raise. He might hurdle the table and administer one of the patented "Curl up in the fetal position like Zach Thomas" hits.

08-05-2009, 04:38 PM	#28
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise Unfortunately for Sellers, contracts are based on the future -- not the past. From a business perspective, it really just doesn't make sense. Sorry Mike. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

08-05-2009, 04:40 PM	#29
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: Sellers believes he's due for raise When the guy doesn't fumble on the 1 and decides to not half-ass warm-ups, then we can talk. He's under contract and not in his final year, STFU and play. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

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