(06-11-2019, 10:57 AM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(06-11-2019, 09:29 AM)JagNGeorgia Wrote: I’ve never understood the idea that this is just part of the business. He signed the contract, and he should fulfill the contract. I know why he’s doing it. I just don’t agree with it. I love Yannick, so I hope they sign him to a long term deal. But, with Josh Allen, and the rest of the talent on the DL, I’m not sure he has any leverage in this situation.

You should remember that next time you ask for a raise....

Sports are a completely different animal when it comes to contracts. One thing the NFL should do (but they never will because the owners are greedy) is have arbitration like in baseball. If you outperform your contract, you should be able to negotiate.

Is asking for a raise synonymous with not showing up to work?

I know sports are different. I’m not comparing his job to mine. 

(06-11-2019, 11:00 AM)Upper Wrote:

(06-11-2019, 10:57 AM)Cleatwood Wrote: You should remember that next time you ask for a raise....

Sports are a completely different animal when it comes to contracts. One thing the NFL should do (but they never will because the owners are greedy) is have arbitration like in baseball. If you outperform your contract, you should be able to negotiate.

Or the next time the Jags cut a player who has been underperforming. Does he want that standard applied to deals the Jags signed and players aren't living up to also? If so, then ok at least the logic is consistent...but I highly doubt it.

Cutting players isn’t a violation of the contract. Teams are allowed to do that. I’m not sure why you’re comparing that. Yannick not showing up to mandatory practices is a violation, so he’ll likely get fined for it. 

I don’t care if he’s asking for a raise because he deserves it. I have a problem with not following the contract you signed because you don’t like it now.

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