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06-23-2003, 07:47 PM
A league source tells us that Bucs defensive tackle Warren Sapp is pissed at the team for its decision to extend the contract of quarterback Brad Johnson before addressing Sapp's deal, which expires after the coming season.
Though an argument could be made that Johnson's extension, which creates some cap room for other signings, had to happen before Sapp could get re-signed, Warren doesn't see it that way. Instead, word is that he feels further disrespected by the team, which has ignored his contract status throughout the offseason, while at the same time dishing out big-dollar deals to Johnson and Simeon Rice.
As we see it, the Bucs need to do something about Sapp before training camp. He still has loads of influence in the locker room, and if he's disgruntled, his attitude likely will infect other players.
So if we were the Bucs, we'd trade him -- having no Sapp on the team is much better than having an angry one.
http://profootballtalk.com/monrumors.htm
Though an argument could be made that Johnson's extension, which creates some cap room for other signings, had to happen before Sapp could get re-signed, Warren doesn't see it that way. Instead, word is that he feels further disrespected by the team, which has ignored his contract status throughout the offseason, while at the same time dishing out big-dollar deals to Johnson and Simeon Rice.
As we see it, the Bucs need to do something about Sapp before training camp. He still has loads of influence in the locker room, and if he's disgruntled, his attitude likely will infect other players.
So if we were the Bucs, we'd trade him -- having no Sapp on the team is much better than having an angry one.
http://profootballtalk.com/monrumors.htm