With star RB Chris Johnson maintaining his holdout, Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt indicated the team could be open to negotiating a new contract without Johnson hitting the practice field, according to The Tennessean. “We’ve asked him to come in. He has a contract,†Reinfeldt said Saturday. “As far as practicing, that’s something we can work out. It’s important to be here and attend the meetings. We’re not asking to put him in harm’s way either. There’s a subtlety there that’s part of it.†Reinfeldt said he sent a letter to Johnson's agent requesting that his client return to training camp, but stated he hasn’t received a response. Johnson began his holdout at the start of training camp and is being fined $30,000 for each day he misses. “They’re just not sure they want to do that at this point in time,†Reinfeldt told The Tennessean. Johnson seems determined to earn more than his scheduled $1 million this season, but the Titans have refused to budge -- yet. Source: CBS Sports
Ha pussies. Although I'd do the same thing if the franchise weren't practicing when we're less than a week from the first preseason game.
When you have one of the two best RBs in the league, i'd hate to budge but if it means keeping the man happy, so be it.
Chris Johnson Stats - Tennessee Titans - ESPN My stance has changed on contract holdouts just in the past few weeks. I think if you have outplayed the first three years of a contract, you should be up for a new one. Two years is too little, three years seems just right. CJ has done that, and is only scheduled to make a little over $1mil this year. That's kinda silly.
I'll go back to my point made about Usi. You sign the contract, agreeing to the terms. You shouldn't snitch about it two or three years later because you believe you deserve more money. honor the contract, then ask for more money. Teams should have to do the same thing.
I used to think exactly like that. And if it were a guaranteed contract ala baseball, I concur. But teams can cut your butt at any time and often ask players to restructure their contract for less pay if they aren't performing up to the contract. Shouldn't the players be able to do the same if they have consistently outplayed the contract?
I find rookie contracts a little different. You could be the best running back in college, but if the teams drafting top 10 have much bigger needs than RB, you could fall and be stuck with a 'small' contract for 4-5 years. Take your boy Ingram. His butt is gonna kill it and outplay his contract in a big way. You'll be hearing from him in two years. I don't feel for the vets who sign a 4 year deal for $8mil and outplay that. At least they had the option to sign for one year deals to bolster their career like so many players are doing this year.
I think I feel more for this year's incoming rookie class, because they put limits (and rightfully so) on the contracts they receive. But, I still think they need to play our the 4-5 years, before asking for more money. Now, if the club and player agree two-three years in on an extension, and raise .. then that's fine. But holding out of camp, it's a little bit silly IMO. If you think you're going to "outplay" your contract, then ask for a shorter term, with giving them the first option of re-signing you at the end. I can understand both arguments, but nonetheless. If we sign a contract with our company to do this..for this amount..for so many years, and we hold out of work..because we think we deserve more money, see how long it takes before you're on the unemployment line. I know sports is a bit different but, nonetheless.
