Just asking...contractually, what happens if he sits? Do the Packers retain his rights, and if so for how long? Does he face the same situation in a year?

Originally Posted by: Martha Careful 

Thankfully, he hasn't spoken like that at all. There have been some athletes who are like "I'm not holding out to hurt the team, you have to understand I have a family to support!" and I'm thinking, yeah, and $14 million isn't enough?

Anyhow, Davante Adams only issue is he wants to be the highest paid WR for his ego. He feels that's what he deserve because he feels there is no WR better than them and he wants to be paid accordingly. That's all it is. It's not about not having a enough money, it's not about the money, it's about the recognition that comes WITH the money. If that makes sense. I probably worded it crappy.

Basically, if the highest paid WR was getting $5 million a year, he'd be good with being paid $5.5 million per year. He just wants to be #1 paid WR.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Why are people caught off guard with this? Most players don't want to play on the franchise tag. Look at what happened to Javon Walker. Now, granted he wasn't on the franchise tag, but he blew out his ACL and was never the same player. If Adams tears his ACL next season, then odds are strong he'll lose tens of millions of dollars. Yes, he's slated to get 20 million this season. However, he would garner $50 million guaranteed in bonuses on a long-term deal. This is a business decision for him as much as it is for the Packers.

Additionally, if the Packers do intend to move forward with Aaron Rodgers for the next 2 to 4 seasons, then locking up Adams on a third contract makes sense. Something along the lines of a 4 year extension would likely lower his cap hit for this year and reward him for being the greatest Packers WR since arguably Sterling Sharpe. He has shown little signs of slowing down and been an immensely healthy WR. I suspect he'll remain a the top of his game for at least 2 to 3 more years.

I believe Gutey mentioned in a press conference that they see the franchise tag as a bridge to get from Point A to Point B.

Point B is clearly a long-term contract extension agreement. I would be surprised if one doesn't happen between now and July.

Originally Posted by: porky88 

Geez....but how much is enough? Ego? 20 million should be enough to "prove" his greatness. It's not like it's peanuts. More in one year then most likely everyone on this site would make in a lifetime of hard work.
Greed is destroying all major sports
Now........GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!
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Originally Posted by: Cheesey 

WR are seriously getting overpaid, and I doubt nessarily mean the top WRs, but some #2 or #3 WRs are getting paid better than some #1s...

Which is also why we're seeing a number of WRs released from their contracts before they finish them..

So we might as well give Adams his $28 million or whatever it is, as a long term deal, as soon WRs will be getting over $30 million... it's coming soon.

Originally Posted by: beast 

Hey, I think it's kind of bogus we even are told their salaries. I think that creates so many headaches and issues. We have zero business knowing their earnings. All it does is create division and angst.

And you already know how much is enough. I just laid it all out for you. He wants to be the highest paid WR, whatever that takes, that is how much is enough. 😀

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool