Trent Williams holding out for new deal

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Giantone

So is this a contract situation or a health injury situation ?

There was only one "report" alleging it was completely about the medical situation with the tumor and he'd vowed to never play for the team again. But this came from a source that is not particularly credible. Within 24 hours, numerous credible sources refuted that report.

That said, we honestly don't know for sure because Trent hasn't spoken publicly, and even if he did, we couldn't trust him because players say all sorts of things when engaged in a holdout.

Based on the limited information we have, my guess is that the tumor on his head gave him a scare (as it would anyone). He realized life is short, he only has a few years left to make significant money, and he needs to make the most of it. He sees Oakland make a lesser player the highest played o-lineman in the league and he looks at the skins situation behind him. Nseke left for Buffalo. Geron Christian is still hurt. Erick Flowers looks horrible. Williams and his agent likely realized he will never have more leverage than he does now, so they decided to use it.

[5superbowls3wins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

There was only one "report" alleging it was completely about the medical situation with the tumor and he'd vowed to never play for the team again. But this came from a source that is not particularly credible. Within 24 hours, numerous credible sources refuted that report.



That said, we honestly don't know for sure because Trent hasn't spoken publicly, and even if he did, we couldn't trust him because players say all sorts of things when engaged in a holdout.



Based on the limited information we have, my guess is that the tumor on his head gave him a scare (as it would anyone). He realized life is short, he only has a few years left to make significant money, and he needs to make the most of it. He sees Oakland make a lesser player the highest played o-lineman in the league and he looks at the skins situation behind him. Nseke left for Buffalo. Geron Christian is still hurt. Erick Flowers looks horrible. Williams and his agent likely realized he will never have more leverage than he does now, so they decided to use it.

Well, don’t worry. Bruce Allen “knows the truth”. He’s got everything under control.


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[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 5superbowls3wins

Well, don’t worry. Bruce Allen “knows the truth”. He’s got everything under control.


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When I heard that I thought 1 thing: horseshit.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

When I heard that I thought 1 thing: horseshit.

Precisely

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 5superbowls3wins

Well, don’t worry. Bruce Allen “knows the truth”. He’s got everything under control.


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He knows more than we do because he talked to Trent directly about it. He also did not refute any of the "reports" out there and refrained from commenting on things. He actually handled that particular exchange very well.

This should be something that the team and Trent's agent work out directly and privately - not through the media.