Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

[stuckincincy]

Speculation.

Not every player feels that NFL stardom is the pinnacle of his life. Not everyone cares to bask in a limelight, demands a "posse" of acolytes, adorns himself with bling, buys the obligatory Cadillac Escalade.

If memory serves, TE is a family man, and I assume has concerns for his family and their future. Let's say, after the taxation that dubbed him an evil rich man, he escaped with 1 and a half million bucks.

That's a decent amount to have in the bank, in reserve, to support one's family in the future. He's not a stupid man. Perhaps he just doesn't want to subject himself to further injury, and be unable to support his family.

He wouldn't be the first man who would leave a dangerous occupation in deference to care for his loved ones.

[streetkings01]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Doubt it........

[THE END OF ALL DAYS]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Yes and I have pretty unicorns and fairies dancing in my backyard . Nice thought but not true :)

[stuckincincy]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Doubt it........

Yep - just a speculation, as I said. Nothing more.

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Hey, maybe Trent didn't like being demoted, like Brohm in Green Bay.

And he whined, cried and pouted til the team gave him his wish.

[trapezeus]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

it is a possibility. and the fact that he has been sent to the bench so easily suggests to me that maybe his heart isn't in it.

but he now is probably looked at as a back up. that's still good money with a lot less wear and tear on the body. that would be hard to walk away from.

[Jan Reimers]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Maybe he just sucked.

[Bulldog]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Or, maybe Trent sucks moose balls and got excused from the team.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Maybe he just sucked.

Now Jan.

He was/is better than many of the Bills QBs of the past.

[RockStar36]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

There is a very good chance that Gailey talked with him and said, "We're moving on. We can release you and give you a chance at a new opportunity, otherwise you'll be on the bench here" and Trent chose the release.

Again, lots of possibilities, which is why people need to settle down about it.

[Mad Max]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

Not likely.

[G Wolly]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

There is a very good chance that Gailey talked with him and said, "We're moving on. We can release you and give you a chance at a new opportunity, otherwise you'll be on the bench here" and Trent chose the release.

Again, lots of possibilities, which is why people need to settle down about it.

Chan looks like a guy that would do that.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

it is a possibility. and the fact that he has been sent to the bench so easily suggests to me that maybe his heart isn't in it.

but he now is probably looked at as a back up. that's still good money with a lot less wear and tear on the body. that would be hard to walk away from.

He was a vet on the roster when the season started, so he was guaranteed this year's salary regardless.

I agree - I think his heart was elsewhere.

[Jan Reimers]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

I think I read that Trent only got paid for 2 (or 3?) games, rather than the whole season, because he was released early enough that he was not entitled to his full salary.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Perhaps TE left on a mutual basis

I think I read that Trent only got paid for 2 (or 3?) games, rather than the whole season, because he was released early enough that he was not entitled to his full salary.

I thought it was all due, but who knows, what with the Byzantine nature of the contract between the players and the team. If they didn't pay off the year, it would be rather odd. Companies shovel employees down the staircase and out the door with a signed contract daily, but pay contracted $$$ to avoid suit.

Dunno. My speculation may be totally wrong- perhaps he will sign with another club.