(01-22-2020, 05:53 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: A couple of notes for those that haven't followed Yan's career closely:

1.  He has been described in lockstep by players, coaches, and anyone who covers the team as a consummate pro and ideal teammate and competitor.  Literally the only people I've ever seen question him or his character that way were a few dimwits here or on twitter/SM. The dude has been a pro's pro since day one in the league.

2. His twitter account is not telling you anything right now. He tweets cryptic and existential content all the time and you'd be unwise to assume he isn't open to getting paid right by the Jags based upon his recent tweets.

3. Players negotiate and hold out to maximize that second contract regularly now. It's usually the biggest payday they'll see in their entire career and can set them (and their family) up for life if they get it right. He's doing just that right now. He's going to get more than he's worth. Might be in Jax, might be elsewhere.

Referring to your points:

1. Completely agree. Yan has always been talked about with the utmost respect by coaches, players, and the press that are around him. Even the incident with Fowler seemed to be Yan calling him out for a lack of professionalism on his part.

2. I think you're being a bit head-in-the-sand on this. Yes, the tweets are slightly cryptic but it doesn't take a genius to see he wants out. It's obvious. Unfortunately for us, when a player decides they no longer want to play for a team, it's very rare to see that situation change (as we all know too well).

3. You're absolutely right again, and I hold nothing against players maximizing their earning potential. Sadly, I think Yan has made his mind up that he doesn't want to be here, and knows he can make equally big, if not bigger, money with another team.

I'd love to be wrong about this, and there's always a possibility that money talks and they offer him a huge new contract that makes him put aside any grievances he may have with the organization. At this point, I'd be massively surprised though.

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