Quote:I don't think it's all that big of a deal because of the slot system. I think he was serious, and I don't think there is really a "signing period" as suggested. They do them when they do them. There's not a whole lot to negotiate, so I don't think agents or teams worry too much about it. Still a long way until TC starts, so no need to worry.

Quote:If they don't go on vacation now, what time of year should they go? It's not like they get most holidays off.

Quote:I do believe that vacationing can play a role this time of year, but I think that these types of stragglers are being held up by an agent not wanting to concede to certain  clauses and stipulations. 

 

There are so many little clauses written in to protect a team (or player) in the event of injury, under-performance, early release, arrest, suspension etc. 

 

I think one or more of these is holding up the deal, and the team is likely just waiting on the agent to either fold or meet in the middle.