Again with the holdouts.
After 58 days, Michael Crabtree still hasn’t signed with the 49ers. It’s a shame, but rather than being sad I’m angry.
I’m angry at an industry that produces a bunch of millionaire whiners, who think that their presence will make ‘next season.’ I’m angry at the owners who bow to this kind of pressure. I’m angry at the culture that says it’s OK to (figuratively) stomp your feet to get what you want.
Being physically gifted enough to play in a professional sports league is that-a GIFT. Being able to make millions at it is a GIFT. The only difference between $20 million and $30 million is bragging rights on a rookie contract. And, since the season has already started and the 49ers are off to a 2-0 start the team might just be proving that they can do it without him.
While I understand the phenomenon of the Farve jersey, I just don’t agree with it. Especially when you are a rookie and haven’t proven squat yet. If you want to play in the NFL your college record means nothing until you have NFL stats . Who remembers David Greene? He was a standout at Georgia, and by all accounts should have had a great NFL career, but has bupkus to show for it and is now selling insurance.
A word to the wise draftee: Get out there, be thankful that you were drafted, and if you make a name for yourself, then go ahead, fight for more money in the next contract. In the meantime? Quit acting like a crybaby and go play some football. Isn’t that what you do best?
Amen Sista! I knew you loved FB…but boy I didn’t know how much! You are such a cool Mom!
Amen!
And plus, he isn’t making a penny or helping his career in any way by holding out.
What a jerk.
GREAT post! I totally agree.