Quote:They would say 'yes' to retain the pro bowl level player in order to retain him.  They would have initially said 'no' to the amount, as they thought the figure was more than the player was worth, and hoped to negotiate a lower figure.  However, in your scenario, if the market (an external team such as the Jags) is willing to pay him the amount, then they match it. 

 

That's what they say.   I would call their bluff on that.  

 

Right now, Mack and the Browns cannot reach an agreement.   If Mack and the Jags can reach an agreement, then the Browns would match it?  

 

If he says he wants 9, and they say they will only pay 7, and the Jags say we will pay you 8.5, and Mack says okay, 8.5, you think the Browns would then say, okay, 8.5?   I dunno.   It's not a slam dunk.  

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