Source: If no deal is made, Crabtree will re-enter draft - Page 3

StackJaxx · 08-06-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Unit

I hope he doesn't have one of those "My uncle is my agent" sort of deals.

This is a very stupid and inexperienced stance to take by the agent. You'd think he could explain the situation correctly to Michael before coming out like this...

its a variation of the classic, his cousin is the oft quoted advisor.
his agent is running like the plague from this rumor and it sounds like his cousin just made this whole thing up.

Kurve · 08-06-2009, 05:33 PM

could this be a reason why teams passed up on him in the draft? this could be alot to due with his ego and how much he thinks he is worth and almost a TO type attitude.

j05son · 08-06-2009, 05:38 PM

Apparently Eric Mangini, George Kokinis and Mike Leach have been calling San Fransisco laughing and dropping one liners such as "I told you so..." and asking to speak to "primadonna."

Brent · 08-06-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by j05son

Mike Leach have been calling San Fransisco laughing and dropping one liners such as "I told you so..." and asking to speak to "primadonna."

Mike Leach said he wasnt a "diva"

Nice joke attempt though.

YAYareaRB · 08-06-2009, 05:53 PM

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YAYareaRB · 08-06-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

Mike Leach said he wasnt a "diva"

Nice joke attempt though.

No it was probably the lamest joke attempt on boards hahaha

PalmerToCJ · 08-06-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyCHRIST

The NFL really needs a rookie pay scale because this kind of stuff hurts everyone involved. I'm not going to jump all over Crabtree because you hire an agent to handle this kind of stuff, but even still he has to have some kind of say so in the matter. And even mentioning holding out for the season is a big red flag.

Seriously, it's beyond ridiculous the money these 1st overall guys get paid.

Create a rookie pay scale to keep the insane amount of money for the top picks down, this way agents don't have to try and make themselves look good. Then those players/agents can go out and get money in the 2nd contract.

There is still a problem with that though given how much shorter an NFL players career is in comparison to the NBA or MLB. They would certainly make the contract lengths shorter than they are now (for the top picks anyway).

Parker has some big money to be negotiated between Jackson and Crabtree.

bigbluedefense · 08-06-2009, 06:18 PM

Already off to a bad start. I hope the 49ers haze the **** out of him when he gets to camp.

Rookie.

Get ready for a whole new ball game.

Vikes99ej · 08-06-2009, 06:20 PM

What a *****.

vidae · 08-06-2009, 06:28 PM

edit: nm, Jackson just signed!

Chief49er · 08-06-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 49ersfan_87

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-enter-draft/

My thoughts: big time bluff. If he sits out and re-enters in 2010, he's going to lose a TON of money.

http://www.faniq.com/article/Michael...season-1760452

False report you got there, this thread needs to be locked down.

ChezPower4 · 08-06-2009, 08:07 PM

this is a obvious ploy to try and get money that Crabtree is not going to get.

Smooth Criminal · 08-06-2009, 08:15 PM

Not a chance it happens. I really hope the 49ers hold their ground on this one. Don't let this guy bully you into breaking the slotting system. Just cause Kiper said he should be the first receiver to go doesn't mean he should get paid like it.

CC.SD · 08-06-2009, 08:37 PM

I think that his foot has not healed up the way he'd like it, and that its affecting negotiations. Also his advisor is an idjit

EricCartmann · 08-07-2009, 02:35 AM

See this is why the Raiders did not draft him.

awfullyquiet · 08-07-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief49er

http://www.faniq.com/article/Michael...season-1760452

False report you got there, this thread needs to be locked down.

"Only problem is that ESPN didn't actually talk to Crabtree's agent. They talked to Crabtree's cousin."

"Wow, that's pretty s***** journalism. "

espn, not naming their sources.

49ersfan_87 · 08-07-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief49er

http://www.faniq.com/article/Michael...season-1760452

False report you got there, this thread needs to be locked down.

Yeah, i've seen multiple sources refuting that Crabtree or his agent have said this, and the team denies it as well. The only source that says his agent made the demand is PFT.

Which makes sense, because any smart agent can see how holding out a year would be incredibly detrimental to their client both in the short and long term. It looks like its just his cousin shooting off at the mouth.

tjsunstein · 08-07-2009, 10:13 AM

No way he holds out a year. Nice way to start out a career, though. Crabtree will be a bust.

ThePudge · 08-07-2009, 11:57 AM

Crabtree's a piece of **** and he needs to lose this ego. It's clear he cares more about himself and money than football. I can't recall a receiver ever entering the league with this ego, this predisposed sense of accomplishment. You'd think the guy would come in with a different chip on his shoulder. He has been criticized for playing in a pass-happy system that game him single teams and more looks per game than he'd get anywhere, he also was criticized by some saying he may lack NFL speed. You'd think the way to combat that would be get your ass on the field and start proving people wrong. If, in three years, you are one of the league's top receivers... go ahead, hold out until you are paid like one. The thing is, all Crabtree proved in the post-draft process is that he can milk an injury and he will be a headache.

The problem is, he's a young, immature kid who was hit with enormous success and recognition in just two years of college ball (on the field.) Let's not forget in high school, he was a two star recruit. Now, like some before him, he has an entourage of family and friends following him around, telling him what's best, telling him he's a star, telling him he deserves to be paid more than a player that was picked higher than him.

Sorry San Fran, you didn't deserve this.

Brent · 08-07-2009, 11:58 AM

This isnt directed at TJ, but made me think: I love how, before the draft, seemingly every one thought Crabtree was going to be awesome. Now, every one is calling him a bust, or saying he's not going to do well, this forum is too fickle.

MetSox17 · 08-07-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

This isnt directed at TJ, but made me think: I love how, before the draft, seemingly every one thought Crabtree was going to be awesome. Now, every one is calling him a bust, or saying he's not going to do well, this forum is too fickle.

Get ready for all the posts saying "I never said Crabtree was going to be teh awesome!"

Brent · 08-07-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

Get ready for all the posts saying "I never said Crabtree was going to be teh awesome!"

Oh, I know. That is how it always is, when someone goes from anointed one, to social pariah.

bigbluedefense · 08-07-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EricCartmann

See this is why the Raiders did not draft him.

But they still passed on Eugene Monroe, so they had an epic fail regardless.

abaddon41_80 · 08-07-2009, 02:24 PM

More and more reports are making this seem like it was just some stupid family member, who wants to mooch off of Crabtree, shooting his mouth off.

RaiderNation · 08-07-2009, 02:39 PM

Just wonder if the Raiders drafted him... he probably would have retired right after the draft