MrSilverMaC Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I thought this was interesting. The article is pretty short. Quarterback Brandon Weeden is holding out for a fourth guaranteed year on his rookie contract, league sources told the Cleveland Plain Dealer on Friday.Weeden Weeden, the 22nd overall pick out of Oklahoma State in April's draft, is slated to receive a four-year deal worth about $8.1 million under the NFL's new rookie wage slotting system. However, league sources told the Plain Dealer that Weeden wants all four years guaranteed -- not the three guaranteed years that many players selected late in the first round receive. The rest is here: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8114160/quarterback-brandon-weeden-reportedly-holding-fourth-guaranteed-year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I would want a guaranteed year too if I was going to be 45 my rookie year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 This is the kind of thing Florio was referring to when he said Cleveland should trade McCoy immediately rather than holding out for more value. If Weeden's contract drags out into training camp McCoy might pull a Derek Anderson and set Weeden back another year. At his age you just can't afford that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSilverMaC Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 I would want a guaranteed year too if I was going to be 45 my rookie year Not just one, he's asking for 4. I'm not sure if he's trying to make it hard for the browns to cut him if he sucks, or if he's just trying to maximize his money before he retires. Maybe it's both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Not just one, he's asking for 4. I'm not sure if he's trying to make it hard for the browns to cut him if he sucks, or if he's just trying to maximize his money before he retires. Maybe it's both... By the end of his rookie deal, he's going to be hitting the age where most QBs start to slow down. Regardless of miles on his tires and all that, he's trying to get as much money as possible since the likelihood that he doesn't get another contract that size is high given his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I thought the whole rookie wage scale/contract situations were written out in whole. Kind of a "congratulations, you're drafted. Here's your rookie contract to sign." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 It's only 4 years vs 3 years (the usual for his draft position) money guaranteed, not an increase in the amount that is the sticking point. At somewhere around $8.1m for 4 yrs I'm not sure why the Browns are quibbling with a new QB over it. They're acting like they don't think he's worth much at all, but then they wanted someone else really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger187126 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 It's only 4 years vs 3 years (the usual for his draft position) money guaranteed, not an increase in the amount that is the sticking point. At somewhere around $8.1m for 4 yrs I'm not sure why the Browns are quibbling with a new QB over it. They're acting like they don't think he's worth much at all, but then they wanted someone else really no they didn't, they wanted the mature and tall player that just happened to fall to them. it was all meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 By the end of his rookie deal, he's going to be hitting the age where most QBs start to slow down. Regardless of miles on his tires and all that, he's trying to get as much money as possible since the likelihood that he doesn't get another contract that size is high given his age. In addition to this you have to wonder how long Holmgren/Shurmur are going to be there if they don't win in the next few years. I think Cleveland's fan base can deal with missing out on RGIII if Weeden can become a competent QB. If he's just another Colt McCoy their fans are going to be irate that they couldn't land RGIII despite the ammo they had. Weeden wants that last year guaranteed so if/when Holmgren/Shurmur gets the axe it won't be easy for the new regime to cut him loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 So I'm assuming he pulled a Laron Landry and was a no-show for OTAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I heard the holdup was AARP benefits, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Poor Browns fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The Browns are really showing their confidence in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I heard the holdup was AARP benefits, but I could be wrong. He also wants free unlimited meals from Cleveland's Country Kitchen Buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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