Tweet
I want to make a quick point about Takeo Spikes.. IN March of 2003, Spjkes signed with the Bills, and got $32 million over 6 years. After two Pro Bowl quality seasons, he got hurt and unfortunately for him and the team, was never quite the same again. In 2007, with two years left on his deal, he was basically salary dumped in a trade with Philadelphia
Why do I compare this seemingly unrelated situation to Peters? Well, because it shows that the NFL is a two way street. People on here left and right are saying Peters needs to honor his contract and be in camp right now. Well, that’s fine but then why do teams like the Bills and the rest of the league (there are Spikes’ situations every year on every team) get to dump and/or cut players who are still under contract? There are many reasons, but the biggest one is the organization doesn’t want to pay them anymore, often because they under perform what they’re making.
Peters is the opposite… He’s clearly out performed the living **** out of his current contract. So as much as it sucks to fans and the team that wants him here, the bottom line is football is a BUSINESS. He wants to get paid now, who says he wont suffer a Spikes-like injury in a year or two.
What I’m saying above all is for people to not be hypocritical. If you want to blast Peters for wanting a raise, then start blasting the team that dumps guys like Spikes and Moulds because they make too much money.
This thread isn’t directed towards people who are only mad because Peters isn't in camp.. I think EVERYBODY is mad at that.. This thread is directed towards people who think that Peters doesn’t have a right to demand a new contract because he’s already under a current deal. In today’s NFL, if you outperform your contract means as little as it does when the team cuts you if you underperform.
Why do I compare this seemingly unrelated situation to Peters? Well, because it shows that the NFL is a two way street. People on here left and right are saying Peters needs to honor his contract and be in camp right now. Well, that’s fine but then why do teams like the Bills and the rest of the league (there are Spikes’ situations every year on every team) get to dump and/or cut players who are still under contract? There are many reasons, but the biggest one is the organization doesn’t want to pay them anymore, often because they under perform what they’re making.
Peters is the opposite… He’s clearly out performed the living **** out of his current contract. So as much as it sucks to fans and the team that wants him here, the bottom line is football is a BUSINESS. He wants to get paid now, who says he wont suffer a Spikes-like injury in a year or two.
What I’m saying above all is for people to not be hypocritical. If you want to blast Peters for wanting a raise, then start blasting the team that dumps guys like Spikes and Moulds because they make too much money.
This thread isn’t directed towards people who are only mad because Peters isn't in camp.. I think EVERYBODY is mad at that.. This thread is directed towards people who think that Peters doesn’t have a right to demand a new contract because he’s already under a current deal. In today’s NFL, if you outperform your contract means as little as it does when the team cuts you if you underperform.
" ~ yordad
Comment