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NewMexicoRam
I really thought that the Rams were making an honest attempt to have serious negotiations and that Donald affirmed that by showing up to the earlier practices this spring.
Now I'm not sure what to make of it all. Is the Rams FO not making serious attempts after all, or is Donald's camp that greedy?
Beckham Jr is trying to become the highest paid player in the league--and he showed up at camp.
One thing is certain: The Rams and Donald have a current, legal contract that needs to be honored by both sides until a new deal is completed. It's Donald's turn to move and he needs to get into camp.
You know it could be neither lack of seriousness with the Rams NOR player greed.
Here's Vinny B on all this:
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Vincent Bonsignore @DailyNewsVinny
1. My (educated take) #Rams and Aaron Donald will forge their path to a long-term contract that satisfies everyone’s objectives.
2. There are nuances involved in a situation where the player and the team want a long-term relationship that is cognizant…
3. …Of the reality of the NFL salary cap – which is unlike that of the NBA or MLB
4. The trick for both sides is a contract that rewards a talent like Donald but also leaves flexibility to fairly pay others…
5. As well as go out and add talent. There’s nuance involved in creating that kind of deal for a mega talent like Donald. Takes time