and it may be the last in NFL annals, if the NFLPA has its say-so! The new player-management agreement will probably contain a clause that will 'cap' the entry-level salary a rookie can receive. Thus, making more money available for Vets', and hopefully putting an end to the practice of ill-advised HOLD-OUTS!
When asked to comment on the 'extended hold-out' by 49'er draftee, Michael Crabtree, head coach Mike Singletary stated that he had "more pressing matters on his mind" like getting his team ready for the season, thus eliminating concerns about the status of the 49'ers #10 draft pick---(coach speak). He added that Crabtree's pre-draft foot surgery would probably limit his availability to play early this season. He went on to suggest that the 49'er receiving "group was the deepest its been in years"....meaning Crabtree's absence would not be missed (more coach speak). At least they still have Bruce --WR.
Crabtree's "posse"--led by his advisor-cousin (David Wells)--threaten that Crabtree would "sit out the 2009 season if he was not given more compensation than the #7 pick--Darrius Heyward-Bey, amounting to a fair market value". However, Crabtree's agent, Eugene Parker told ESPN that such statement was not made. The sports blog, ProFootball Talk.com confirmed that Wells did in fact make it. If the player has an official agent, why would ProFootball Talk listen to and quote someone that was not Crabtree's agent?
This situation sounds like a #10 draftee wanting to get more money than a higher draft pick, whose ability is not on his level. Crabtree has to keep in mind that he was view as 'damage -goods'. That is why his pre-draft prediction was lowered. Dropping from #2-4 to #10.
Whether it happens ,or not--'sitting out'-- San Francisco will still retain rights to Crabtree for 2010. If he's selected by another team, they will have to deal with the 49'ers.
When asked to comment on the 'extended hold-out' by 49'er draftee, Michael Crabtree, head coach Mike Singletary stated that he had "more pressing matters on his mind" like getting his team ready for the season, thus eliminating concerns about the status of the 49'ers #10 draft pick---(coach speak). He added that Crabtree's pre-draft foot surgery would probably limit his availability to play early this season. He went on to suggest that the 49'er receiving "group was the deepest its been in years"....meaning Crabtree's absence would not be missed (more coach speak). At least they still have Bruce --WR.
Crabtree's "posse"--led by his advisor-cousin (David Wells)--threaten that Crabtree would "sit out the 2009 season if he was not given more compensation than the #7 pick--Darrius Heyward-Bey, amounting to a fair market value". However, Crabtree's agent, Eugene Parker told ESPN that such statement was not made. The sports blog, ProFootball Talk.com confirmed that Wells did in fact make it. If the player has an official agent, why would ProFootball Talk listen to and quote someone that was not Crabtree's agent?
This situation sounds like a #10 draftee wanting to get more money than a higher draft pick, whose ability is not on his level. Crabtree has to keep in mind that he was view as 'damage -goods'. That is why his pre-draft prediction was lowered. Dropping from #2-4 to #10.
Whether it happens ,or not--'sitting out'-- San Francisco will still retain rights to Crabtree for 2010. If he's selected by another team, they will have to deal with the 49'ers.
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