August 06, 2018 01:09PM | Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 7,313
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I don't look at it as who is the problem.
I look at it as what will be the outcome and why.
One outcome is that Donald ends up with another team, another outcome is he stays with the Rams.
So how do we get to these outcomes?
A.
In order for Donald to end up with another team he will have to: 1. sit out the entire year and not get paid his 7M. 2. then force a trade next year where another team will pay him what he wants AND gives the Rams compensation.
B.
In order for Donald to sign with the Rams he just needs to sign the offer on the table or convince the Rams sweeten the pot a bit.
I think the odds of A. happening are very low compared to B.
Currently, I think the odds of A happening are lower than B but I wouldn't characterize them as very low.
But if AD sits out the year, I think the odds of A happening move to the overwhelming favorite.
It makes sense that if he sits out the entire year, he's most likely a goner.
How many players have sat out the entire year leaving the amount of money we are talking about here on the table?
Just as I don't know for sure if his sitting out will make the Rams cave, I also don't know if AD has the wherewithal, guts, and stamina to actually sit out an entire season.
But theoretically speaking, IF he sat out, that would put tremendous pressure on the Rams pushing scenario A to the top.
Historically, teams don't cave as much as players do. I think the best bet is that Donald caves to at least the point of taking a bit higher bump by the Rams.
Well, that would be mutual cave. That's a fair possibility in all negotiations.
The part that I'm really interested in of what you said is the bit that historically teams don't cave as much as players do.
I've wanted to do research on this but haven't had the time. I'm not saying you're wrong because I honestly don't know but I wonder what you base that on?
My gut - which is often wrong - says that you're probably right on the routine hold out. Usually players cave and come back early. But when the player demonstrates that they are very serious, swears they will never play another down without a deal, and even goes so far as to suggest a trade, I think teams eventually cave.
I don't recall any instances of a team allowing a major headache to last much longer than a year.
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