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David Deacon
I don't see any reason why AD would be in a rush to sign. I think the August 8 deadline regarding his service time and that start of training camp are the pressure points where we might see a deal.
Pressure is off Demoff a bit after signing Gurley and Cooks. He can go the Franchise root without and keep AD for 3 years and justify it now (Goff/Peters) if he has too. He has all the leverage but does he want to destroy the relationship using his leverage. Of course AD agent may need to be taught a lesson about leverage and doing what is best for your client. I think AD has already lost money not signing a deal last year but not sure the numbers would have been last year versus this year. I know he will loss money if Rams pay him based on his current contract and franchise him for the next 2 seasons. He losses money and takes all the risk which is malpractice on behalf of the agent if you ask me.
AD doesn't have to sign by the 8th. He can report on the 8th without a new contract and they can continue to work on an extension all season if it comes to that.
In terms of "shots fired," I just don't think professional negotiations work that way. As was pointed out before when Cooks was signed, a team can have multiple negotiations going on at the same time, and they all have their own timeframe and issues to resolve and if they're professional about it, they aren't "sending messages" with who they sign first or 2nd.
As VB says.
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Vincent Bonsignore@DailyNewsVinny
FYI on #Rams extension with Todd Gurley and how it (doesn't) impact Aaron Donald's situation. As Les Snead said, these deals are unto themselves and negotiated simultaneously.
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