Thread: Alexander jumping on holdout bandwagon

This is getting sad. Great players holding out for more money or long term deals. What ever happened to the days when you played for the love of the game?


Alexander Holding out

AK Vike Fan: Today the game is all about "Straight Cash Homey".

They ARE playing for the love of the game...unfortunately, the game is MONEY!!!

is Alexander's agent Rosenhause(spg?) as well? or is he just doing this cuz Seattle just keeps franchising him to keep another season.

Alexander has a right to do this. They keep franchising him and not giving him a longterm deal when he constantly produces. This is about security more than money. Without a longterm deal (and an upfront signing bonus) an injury could destroy his earning potential, etc. I am never against someone who is constantly tagged holding out. The Franchise tag is a good thing at times, but really should not be allowed for the same player year in and year out

I have no problem with any player holding out. It seems it is the only leverage they have in negotiating. The NFL and the teams hold all the cards.

How many years can they play football? I mean their carreers are explosive and generate more money in a year then I will ever see. We work 40+ years they are lucky to get a solid 10 in. Every year is a fight for as much money as they can possibly get. This is their job.

If you want serious football that is all about heart and the love of the game watch some College ball Div 2, Div 3 watch some HS football watch ultravikings kids team. If you want to see the best of the best watch the pro's but expect some buisiness issues.

"Del Rio" wrote:

I have no problem with any player holding out. It seems it is the only leverage they have in negotiating. The NFL and the teams hold all the cards.

How many years can they play football? I mean their carreers are explosive and generate more money in a year then I will ever see. We work 40+ years they are lucky to get a solid 10 in. Every year is a fight for as much money as they can possibly get. This is their job.

If you want serious football that is all about heart and the love of the game watch some College ball Div 2, Div 3 watch some HS football watch ultravikings
kids team. If you want to see the best of the best watch the pro's but expect some buisiness issues.

I totally agree with you on this one Del Rio. And as far as Shaun Alexander goes, the guy is a stud, a TD machine, that deserves a long-term contract. I for one cannot understand why Seattle is balking at giving Alexander a big contract. It is probably because Holmgren is a jerk!

Cheers!

"CanadaViking" wrote:

"Del Rio" wrote:

I have no problem with any player holding out. It seems it is the only leverage they have in negotiating. The NFL and the teams hold all the cards.

How many years can they play football? I mean their carreers are explosive and generate more money in a year then I will ever see. We work 40+ years they are lucky to get a solid 10 in. Every year is a fight for as much money as they can possibly get. This is their job.

If you want serious football that is all about heart and the love of the game watch some College ball Div 2, Div 3 watch some HS football watch ultravikings
kids team. If you want to see the best of the best watch the pro's but expect some buisiness issues.

I totally agree with you on this one Del Rio. And as far as Shaun Alexander goes, the guy is a stud, a TD machine, that deserves a long-term contract. I for one cannot understand why Seattle is balking at giving Alexander a big contract. It is probably because Holmgren is a jerk!

Cheers!

Seattle did have to sign their quarterback this year for that long term deal and they had to replace Ken Lucas and Chad Brown on the defense. Shaun will just have to wait till next year to be the #1 priority.

Or the seahawks will have to wait another 10 years for another RB that equals the talent of the one they are about to lose.

"Del Rio" wrote:

Or the seahawks will have to wait another 10 years for another RB that equals the talent of the one they are about to lose.

No matter how talented he is if you don't have a soild quarterback and a good defensive core they will be no better than last years 9-7 record.