Disgruntled MJD open to trade

We'll see how MJD handles the increasing fines and loss of pay. He will remain under the 2 yr contract if he sits out the season. NFL players don't have the leverage as some in other sports. If he has a signing bonus, then they can come after a pro-rated portion of that as well. At most, I would expect him to hold out for the partial season and come back so he can get credit for the season. Real question is, did he put aside enough $ to sit out?

I could only imagine what a player like Jones-Drew would do if he made a real NFL team.

Can't figure out why he would not be open to a trade. There is no hope of success with that franchise.

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Originally posted 08:25 AM ET  08.22 by TxHeat

Can't figure out why he would not be open to a trade. There is no hope of success with that franchise.

Admittedly, it's hard to really understand this story, but isn't it MJD who is asking to be traded?

If someone offered The Shiekh a couple of good breeding camels, I wouldn't be surprised to see MJD in a new suit before the regular season.

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Originally posted 08:09 AM ET  08.22 by GoPSULions

We'll see how MJD handles the increasing fines and loss of pay. He will remain under the 2 yr contract if he sits out the season. NFL players don't have the leverage as some in other sports. If he has a signing bonus, then they can come after a pro-rated portion of that as well. At most, I would expect him to hold out for the partial season and come back so he can get credit for the season. Real question is, did he put aside enough $ to sit out?

Not any more: Here is the new hold out rules in the CBA in the proverbial nutshell.

$30,000 a day fine ( The team chooses if they wish to fine the player). But here is the kicker:

If a player fails to report to his team a minimum of 30 days before their first regular season game, the entire season will not count towards his service time.

The titans need to do nothing. Nothing.

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Originally posted 08:30 AM ET  08.22 by Debbie Does

Admittedly, it's hard to really understand this story, but isn't it MJD who is asking to be traded?If someone offered The Shiekh a couple of good breeding camels, I wouldn't be surprised to see MJD in a new suit before the regular season.

Not so sure about that. At what price? The Titans would want fair value, and then you have a guy making almost $5 million a year the next two years who wants more. RBs are not what they used to be.

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET  08.22 by 50yearfan

The titans need to do nothing

Have another cup of coffee, 50.

Trad him for some draft picks, let the other team deal with that, this guy is a disgruntled me man!!! Good for Him bad for the Team!!!

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET  08.22 by 50yearfan

Not any more: Here is the new hold out rules in the CBA in the proverbial nutshell.$30,000 a day fine ( The team chooses if they wish to fine the player). But here is the kicker:If a player fails to report to his team a minimum of 30 days before their first regular season game, the entire season will not count towards his service time. The titans need to do nothing. Nothing.

I thought he played for the Jaguars?

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Originally posted 08:58 AM ET  08.22 by Not4Nutten

I thought he played for the Jaguars?

That's why the Titans don't need to do anything about him.

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET  08.22 by 50yearfan

Not so sure about that. At what price? The Titans would want fair value, and then you have a guy making almost $5 million a year the next two years who wants more. RBs are not what they used to be.

we have our own problems with CJ2K.........please don't put MJD on our plate toooo......

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 08:51 AM ET  08.22 by 50yearfan

Not any more: Here is the new hold out rules in the CBA in the proverbial nutshell.$30,000 a day fine ( The team chooses if they wish to fine the player). But here is the kicker: If a player fails to report to his team a minimum of 30 days before their first regular season game, the entire season will not count towards his service time. The titans need to do nothing. Nothing.

Thanks for the update. Can't believe the players union allowed that change.

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Originally posted 08:57 AM ET  08.22 by Not4Nutten

Trad him for some draft picks, let the other team deal with that, this guy is a disgruntled me man!!! Good for Him bad for the Team!!!

And Cincy would be a good option.....he would be there missing link.

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET  08.22 by 50yearfan

Not so sure about that. At what price? The Titans would want fair value, and then you have a guy making almost $5 million a year the next two years who wants more. RBs are not what they used to be.

I'm thinking New York Jets. Or maybe the Dolphins.

Think about these two teams. They are both locked into their quarterbacks, none of whom has distinguished himself as a passer. So, when you can't pass, what do you do? Right. Now, what do both of these teams lack? A breakout running back.

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Originally posted 09:00 AM ET  08.22 by Debbie Does

That's why the Titans don't need to do anything about him.

exactly!

why we talking Titans? is it 2011 again?

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but i find it refreshing that there are still guys around like Victor Cruz, making the league minimum again, after setting a franchise record for receiving yardage. Before camp, he said he didn't know what the phrse "hold out" MEANT. Jones Drew may be a great running back, but if you put yourself before your team, you'll never be more than a t fantasy player with attitude and poison in the locker room (see Tiki Barber), too good for his own team. Which is what's wrong with sports in general these days. How many guys get a big bump in their contracts and then come out and have a mediocre year? Fat Albert and Plexiglass Burress come to mind. How much did McNabb do it in Washington? He didn't even learn the playbook.

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Originally posted 09:05 AM ET  08.22 by Who_Cares

why we talking Titans? is it 2011 again?

Because I was multi tasking. And not very well. Why do people try to talk to you when you are thinking?

What a joke......he got $26.5 mil guaranteed that included a $9mil signing bonus ..$4.5mil 2012...$4.9mil 2013...with another $1.8mil in incentives...so we are talking $31mil for 5 years......honor your contract or don't sign the damned thing.....

Mea Culpa. I " mispoke" my words were all taken "out of context" Vote for me!