Rosenhaus Pleads With Cincy To Trade Johnson

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I didn't know Rosenhaus represented Santana Moss and Clinton Portis...interesting.

Anyway my real question is...I used to be quick to judge players like CJ, TO, Urlacher, (insert Rosenhaus client that holds out for money), and any other that holds out, wants to be traded, or just doesn't want to honor their contract. But don't teams do the same thing? I mean aren't there a lot of veterans that get cut b/c teams feel like they don't need them or they feel they are not worth the money they are due? For instance, last year Shawn Springs didn't want to restructure his contract...had the Redskins traded him or cut him, isn't that the same as a player wanting a new contract or wanting out? In my opinion it is the same.

Is it the same in pure 'economic man' terms? perhaps
Is it the same overall? No

The team is greater than any 1 player & always will be. The team exists because great capital has been invested, i.e. risk has been taken through investment in facilities, staff, coaches, players,etc. Players risk their bodies, but they are not taking on anywhere near the financial risk that the Danny is able to.

It's always a fine line when a player quietly demands more money, and to me that's half of it right there. How often do you hear a team official say to espn, 'this guy really sucked last year so we cut him'?

Yet some players feel they are justified in calling out an organization publicly. Teams are held to a higher standard of professionalism. Fans expect that, but fans also respect players that observe that same standard. Those who don't, well they end up on espn like TO & Chad.