Originally posted by matt49er:
Originally posted by BrianGO:
What sucks about Boone's holdout is that the 49ers might have been willing to extend him, but now that it is actually a holdout, if they extend him it will look like they have capitulated to his holdout.
Even the appearance of capitulation can open the flood gates for every other player on the team holding out. So the 49ers are in a tough spot with him.
I think what needs to happen is the team needs 2 talk to his agents, agree on a contract but tell him he needs to come back in good faith for a couple weeks & then sign the extension when the news calms down.
You could also deal with Boone and not Vernon. Boone is at least legit under paid. Vernon has just decided he is worth more than the rate for his position because someobody else on a whole other team who is used in a completely different way is going for bigger money as well.