Phins Owner Making Waves

[DraftBoy]

Dolphins | Owner will not accept rookie holdouts
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:47:16 -0800

Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga says any 2007 rookie who holds out during training camp should be prepared to sit out the entire season. ''I'm telling you - mark my words - if that guy is not in camp on the first day, he will sit out for the year,'' Huizenga said. "The Dolphins are going to take a stand. We are not going to pay some guy a whole bunch of money and he comes in five weeks late...That is not going to happen. We went through a couple of times where the guys are not in camp and not as productive as they should be the first three, four, five games. I am not going to go through that again...I'm not taking a shot at any player or agent.''



Interesting stance here, good or bad? Discuss!

[Ingtar33]

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about time someone took a stand. once the 1st player is signed, the rest of the contracts are pretty much decided.

Anyone who holds out now days is basically squabbling over 20k per year.

[ICE74129]

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I am 100% in agreeance with him and hope marv and ralph take the same position.

[DynaPaul]

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Hear that McGahee?

[ICE74129]

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Hear that McGahee?

Wayne is saying draft picks mainly but I agree it needs to go to veterans as well.

[RockStar36]

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I agree to a point. If they are a day or two late it shouldn't be a big deal. Once it gets into being weeks late it is a problem.

[ICE74129]

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I agree to a point. If they are a day or two late it shouldn't be a big deal. Once it gets into being weeks late it is a problem.

That is where I disagree. The placement for salary is slotted per where you are picked. The amount of SB etc is basically as well. If your agent feels you need 40 mill in SB and guarantees vs 26 for the guy in the same spot before you and the same position...you get to sit and I don't blame him.

[OpIv37]

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normally I think Huizenga's a scumbag but I like this move. These rookies haven't played a single down of NFL football, the team just took a gamble by drafting them and they're instantly demanding money from the same team? Sounds almost like extortion to me. Someone needs to put these damn rookies in their place and let them know that they're not worth a damn thing until they prove themselves on Sundays.

[Dr. Lecter]

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about time someone took a stand. once the 1st player is signed, the rest of the contracts are pretty much decided.

Anyone who holds out now days is basically squabbling over 20k per year.

Often the hold out is due to contract length, not bonus or salary.

[ICE74129]

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Often the hold out is due to contract length, not bonus or salary.

Then they sit. Its time for teams to stand firm and get 5-6 years out of a guy instead of him just getting good then running off to someone else.

[Jeff1220]

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Wow - I'm in total agreement with what the Fins are doing here? What the...? I need to go outside and get some air.

[YardRat]

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Whether or not it's a good or bad move remains to be see. Is he going to offer fair contracts to the rookies, or take a low-ball approach? Will this make rookies, and possibly some FA's, wary of going to Miami?

Besides...Actions speak louder than words...Huizenga just drew a line in the sand, let's see if has the balls to back it up.

[mysticsoto]

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I agree to a point. If they are a day or two late it shouldn't be a big deal. Once it gets into being weeks late it is a problem.

I disagree. If you got a new job, would/could you show up to work a day or two late???

No way. You are getting paid in the millions. STFU and get in to TC and get ready to do your job!

[LtFinFan66]

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Good move Wayne. Hopefully you stick to it

[ICE74129]

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Whether or not it's a good or bad move remains to be see. Is he going to offer fair contracts to the rookies, or take a low-ball approach? Will this make rookies, and possibly some FA's, wary of going to Miami?

Besides...Actions speak louder than words...Huizenga just drew a line in the sand, let's see if has the balls to back it up.

Wayne can't low ball them the pay is pretty much slotted. I pray he and other owners back it up.