Coles refusing to rework contract

[redwagonskins]

Why is there no cry and hue for Brunell to rework his contract? It seems like every year Samuels has to go through this but the ultimate underperformer isn't being asked to do anything.

[offiss]

I really don't have a prob. with Cole's, he want's to win and he want's the ball, if I was a WR in that offense that I watched last year I would be screaming at the top of my lung's as well, I am supposed to bust my a** for what? Nothing! IMO Gibb's coached like a scared old lady last season like the world would end if we threw the ball 5 yard's past the line of scrimmage, then Coles had to sit through half a season while Gibb's forced Brunell down everyone's throat's, I don't blame him one bit, but if he want's out he's going to half to make it worth our while to do so and that mean's signing bonus money and accomadate a trade, I think the Jet's will probably come through with their #1 for Coles if we throw in Morton, that is the scenerio that work's for everyone the Jet's have a late #1 and need a reciever and everyone know's how much Pennington loves Cole's, the Jet's figure that trade will put them over I wouldn't settle for less, other wise he stay's.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by redwagonskins

Why is there no cry and hue for Brunell to rework his contract? It seems like every year Samuels has to go through this but the ultimate underperformer isn't being asked to do anything.

I've heard Brunell may be approached at some point for a restructure but right now we've obviously got more pressing issues.

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by redwagonskins

Why is there no cry and hue for Brunell to rework his contract? It seems like every year Samuels has to go through this but the ultimate underperformer isn't being asked to do anything.

Keep in mind that a "simple restructure" to reduce cap hits would only reduce his guaranteed salary for this year by converting it into bonus - thereby increasing the hit later. If the Skins were to do that, it would make Brunell harder to get rid of later.

[redwagonskins]

Ah, that makes sense. His contract is really going to kill us in a couple of years though.