Brunell Reworks Deal (FKA "Brunell Reluctant to Renegotiate Deal")

[irish]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Why doesn't this same logic apply to Arrington, Smoot, Bailey, Pierce and Ramsey?

Who said it didnt? I sure didnt.

Like I said in a previous post I think the player needs to weigh whether renegotiating and staying is the best thing for his career. If it is then reneg, if not then tell the team sorry. The NFL is a meat grinder and players are chewed-up and spit out fast with, imo, little regard and compensation by the teams so they need to get as much as they can as fast as they can.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by irish

Who said it didnt? I sure didnt.

Like I said in a previous post I think the player needs to weigh whether renegotiating and staying is the best thing for his career. If it is then reneg, if not then tell the team sorry. The NFL is a meat grinder and players are chewed-up and spit out fast with, imo, little regard and compensation by the teams so they need to get as much as they can as fast as they can.

I actually agree with you. My issue is that there's a double standard if people give Brunell a pass while other guys like TO or LaVar get torn down for getting paid or wanting to get paid. It's not that much of a different and that's what I'm trying to get people to acknowledge. If he chooses not to restructure, it's a similar situation.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I actually agree with you. My issue is that there's a double standard if people give Brunell a pass while other guys like TO or LaVar get torn down for getting paid or wanting to get paid. It's not that much of a different and that's what I'm trying to get people to acknowledge. If he chooses not to restructure, it's a similar situation.

I could be wrong on this, but I think the difference is that TO had a contract that he wanted tore up and redone. LaVar alleged that $6 million in bonus money was owed him that was a mistake (misunderstanding?) on his agent's part. MB isn't asking for more money or a new deal, just what's on his contract.

But as I said before I think his posturing at the moment is all part of the bigger CBA picture.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by irish

Who said it didnt? I sure didnt.

Like I said in a previous post I think the player needs to weigh whether renegotiating and staying is the best thing for his career. If it is then reneg, if not then tell the team sorry. The NFL is a meat grinder and players are chewed-up and spit out fast with, imo, little regard and compensation by the teams so they need to get as much as they can as fast as they can.

Maybe not you specifically, but 90% of the people on this board will torch any player who wants to make money or doesn't want to restructure. Honestly, I think if an owner is stupid enough to give a 34 year old quarterback a seven year, 35 million dollar contract, it's his own fault. My only point is, if everyone else gets torched, Brunell shouldn't get a free pass.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Maybe not you specifically, but 90% of the people on this board will torch any player who wants to make money or doesn't want to restructure. Honestly, I think if an owner is stupid enough to give a 34 year old quarterback a seven year, 35 million dollar contract, it's his own fault. My only point is, if everyone else gets torched, Brunell shouldn't get a free pass.

Agreed.

[RedskinPete]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Maybe not you specifically, but 90% of the people on this board will torch any player who wants to make money or doesn't want to restructure. Honestly, I think if an owner is stupid enough to give a 34 year old quarterback a seven year, 35 million dollar contract, it's his own fault. My only point is, if everyone else gets torched, Brunell shouldn't get a free pass.

Like most of us said when that deal was made what was Danny thinking??? If the CBA is not done and we have to cut players 06 is lost. So keep the best for 07 and 34 year old QB's don't fit the need. I guess Campbell will start sooner then later!