Crabtree Discussion Thread

Originally posted by djfullshred:
All I'm gonna say at this point is this kind of thing is what turns me off more & more to pro sports, and why I start watching college & amatuer sports more. I would rather see the NFL go out of business before these young prima dona athletes get any of my money when they act this way. This kind of thing is why I primarily do not buy tickets anymore. Why should I pitch in to pay players that have no sense of appreciation they are going to make more money in a few years then I will after a whole lifetime of hard work?

well put..

Originally posted by 49Fever:

Originally posted by MrOrange:
That John Clayton clone/wannabe on NFL.com said that he expects Crabtree to sign no later than week 10 when of course he would stand to lose too much if you will. I say he probably signs week 2 or 3 when he realizes he's lost close to $50,000 in game checks.

When he does sign though it'll be a little awkward for whomever ended up caving in. Someone is going to have to answer some tough questions about why he wasn't at camp when it started let alone there for the season opener.

Holding out till the first game of the preseason? I'm ok with that. There is nothing wrong with seeing how much leverage you have and what you can walk away with, but this has turned into something absurd. Lose/lose situation....moreso for Crabtree.

i think most of you guys don't understand crabtree cos you don't think like him.
I think you're wrong cos what 50K means for a guy expecting 30M ? (you know there's a big difference between a K and a M) It means absolutely nothing ! He has a high opinion of himself and signing for the contract given by the niners is like an insult to him.
HE WILL NOT SIGN UNLESS THE NINERS MAKE A BETTER OFFER
i SAY IT TODAY AND I'LL SAY IT TOMORROW
forget about the guy and yes you can burn your #15 jersey for good (thank god after hesitation i finally bought a #52 jersey cos i went for the guy who already proved somethin')

Ok, then can we oganize a BON FIRE??? I need to burn mine!

Sorry i am too slow.
This was just on Ask the Commissioner on NFL Chat
http://chat.nfl.com/front/index/416
Ryan, San Jose, CA 02:38 PM ET
Regarding the whole Deion Sanders/Michael Crabtree fiasco - The 49ers say they haven't been contacted by any teams regarding Crabtree, but Deion says he knows of two teams who would for sure give Crabtree $40 million. Who are these two teams and why are they making offers to a player, his agent or representatives directly when the 49ers are the only ones who can negotiate with him?
Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFL.com
This is not tampering, but it may be a conflict of interest. It is not permissible for other teams to get involved or express an interest in signing Michael Crabtree. This negotiation should be between the player and the 49ers and hopefully they will find a resolution so Michael can begin his NFL career as soon as possible.

[ Edited by iataj on Sep 8, 2009 at 12:17:09 ]

Crabtree doesnt wanna be a 49er... so we dont want him.

If Crabtree doesn't sign before the Arizona game, it is a guarantee he plans to sit out the season.

The difference is that the 49ers have not complained about any specific team tampering with Crabtree. All we have so far is a person with a conflict of interest (Sanders) making claims that have yet to be substantiated.

I think it at least warrants an investigation since Sanders is an NFL employee.

Originally posted by Stevec9932:
Crabtree doesnt wanna be a 49er... so we dont want him.

I am begining to think that.

Come on Crabtree we are waiting.

Originally posted by nflguy49:
The difference is that the 49ers have not complained about any specific team tampering with Crabtree. All we have so far is a person with a conflict of interest (Sanders) making claims that have yet to be substantiated.

I think it at least warrants an investigation since Sanders is an NFL employee.

I definately think Sanders should be asked where he got this information from.

And he should give out that information since he is an NFL employee.

Originally posted by Luca:

Originally posted by Stevec9932:
Crabtree doesnt wanna be a 49er... so we dont want him.

I am begining to think that.

same.

if he doesnt sign by nov 12 he cant play rest of the season and assured that he will most likely decide to renter draft if it went that long

Originally posted by tohara3:
Come on Crabtree we are waiting.

STILL waiting!

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Former Lee County Jail spokesman now NFL Spokesman... WTF!?

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This whole thing makes me sick! I hope he gets picked 3rd round next year. I remember I was so excited earlier this year to see him slide to us in the draft, I thought "finally things are going our way" only now to be reading all this crap about a player who I feel now doesn't even deserve to wear an NFL jersey, but to even think he has a right to consider wearing a 49er jersey. The love is gone...

FCK CRABTREE!!!!

Proven 49ers always get paid.

Originally posted by smithgdwg:

Originally posted by nflguy49:
The difference is that the 49ers have not complained about any specific team tampering with Crabtree. All we have so far is a person with a conflict of interest (Sanders) making claims that have yet to be substantiated.

I think it at least warrants an investigation since Sanders is an NFL employee.

I definately think Sanders should be asked where he got this information from.

And he should give out that information since he is an NFL employee.

Exactly! Either Sanders is inappropriately using his position as an NFL Analyst to pressure the 49ers into meeting Crabtree's demands by falsifying information OR he has factual information that another team has expressed their desire to trade for and pay Crabtree his contract demands. In either situation the league should be investigating the conduct of one of its personnel as it has clearly been detrimental to the 49ers bargaining position.

[ Edited by Mookster on Sep 8, 2009 at 12:43:04 ]

Originally posted by tbyrdc3:
This whole thing makes me sick! I hope he gets picked 3rd round next year. I remember I was so excited earlier this year to see him slide to us in the draft, I thought "finally things are going our way" only now to be reading all this crap about a player who I feel now doesn't even deserve to wear an NFL jersey, but to even think he has a right to consider wearing a 49er jersey. The love is gone...

FCK CRABTREE!!!!

Proven 49ers always get paid.