Re: The hostility towards Austin was puzzling
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Rams43
My biggest gripe about the Tavon situation was the danged extension.
Not Tavon’s fault, I know. Who wouldn’t take such money, if offered?
The original pick (and trade up to even get it) was one thing. Blown picks happen on every team. But to compound that error(s) by extending him? C’mon...
I cringe every time I recall the scene in episode 4 of Hard Knocks where Tavon is signing his $42 million extension contract and Jeff Fisher walks in to shake his hand and give him a big hug and Fisher says, "This is so cool. I'm happy for you. You've earned it!" I can't blame Tavon for taking it. Heck, if you offered it to me, I'd take it, too. But that was way more money than he deserved for what the team got from him in return, IMO. I have a problem with the "you earned it" part.
