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This is from an article last offseason. Yet, it resonates towards this offseason too. Read for yourself.
Then there are those like defensive tackle Sam Adams, whose work ethic is sub-standard, setting a poor example for young players. Yet, he expects the big money to tumble into his lap. Adams was cut by the Ravens early in the offseason, and is refusing to sign unless given a break-the-bank deal.
Here's what former Ravens teammate Lional Dalton (also a defensive tackle) said about Adams: "Sam's good on Sunday. He's one of the best on Sunday. During the week, he might not give you his all, but you can always count on him to perform Sunday ... I think Sam's going wherever they're going to pay him the most. He's near the end of his career, and he's trying to stack up his money."
Adams is currently coaching a semipro team he owns, and has been pursued by several desperate teams. One team interested is the Redskins, who smartly aren't offering big money. Washington's defensive coordinator is Marvin Lewis, who was with Adams in Baltimore.
Said Adams, "I'll play for Marvin. Marvin is a very good coach. (But) I don't want to take a pay cut after going to two Pro Bowls and winning a Super Bowl for him. Marvin got a raise. Why shouldn't I? (Maybe because Lewis works -- all the time).
"I'm not waiting on (the Ravens). I'm not waiting on any team. I'm just waiting for a team to pay me what I'm worth. Every team that has come to me has wanted to sign me for a bargain. That's not going to happen."
And he's serious, concluding, "If no one offers to pay me what I'm worth, I guess I'll be sitting here coaching my team. But it's not going to come to that point. [You sure about that?] I know I'm going to play. I'm ready to play for someone and help someone who's capable of winning a championship. When I do find a team, I hope the teams that have disrespected me are on the schedule."
Here's what former Ravens teammate Lional Dalton (also a defensive tackle) said about Adams: "Sam's good on Sunday. He's one of the best on Sunday. During the week, he might not give you his all, but you can always count on him to perform Sunday ... I think Sam's going wherever they're going to pay him the most. He's near the end of his career, and he's trying to stack up his money."
Adams is currently coaching a semipro team he owns, and has been pursued by several desperate teams. One team interested is the Redskins, who smartly aren't offering big money. Washington's defensive coordinator is Marvin Lewis, who was with Adams in Baltimore.
Said Adams, "I'll play for Marvin. Marvin is a very good coach. (But) I don't want to take a pay cut after going to two Pro Bowls and winning a Super Bowl for him. Marvin got a raise. Why shouldn't I? (Maybe because Lewis works -- all the time).
"I'm not waiting on (the Ravens). I'm not waiting on any team. I'm just waiting for a team to pay me what I'm worth. Every team that has come to me has wanted to sign me for a bargain. That's not going to happen."
And he's serious, concluding, "If no one offers to pay me what I'm worth, I guess I'll be sitting here coaching my team. But it's not going to come to that point. [You sure about that?] I know I'm going to play. I'm ready to play for someone and help someone who's capable of winning a championship. When I do find a team, I hope the teams that have disrespected me are on the schedule."
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