Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

If Tyler Shough expects to continue to be in the mix for a starting gig, he needs to be out there competing with the Bayou Rattler. If he holds out for this guaranteed contract as a result of his agent, the opportunity may pass him by. Did he get any guarantees when he went to Louisville for a year? I suspect we'll get clarity before the real camp rolls around.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

He hasn't held out. It is common for players to sign a waiver which allows for them to practice without having signed their contract. Right now his agent is just playing the same game as every other 2nd rounder's agent. He wouldn't be doing his job if he wasn't trying to get as much as possible.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

I hold nothing against Shough. However the slope is slippery.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

I suspect the retention percentage of 2nd rounders will will climb a bit more if they all end up getting the guarantees. Especially if/when the league moves to expansion to 36 teams. That's basically 75 more players required counting practice squad per team or 300 more players total league wide. The second round will be more like 1b rather than 2. They would become less disposable due to the dilution. I would think teams would be more likely too give them more chances to succeed.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

I may be wrong but your posts seem to be somewhat defensive of Shough. If that’s the case, I think it’s a bit unnecessary. I don’t think anyone is slamming the guy. They’re simply saying if he holds out and wants guarantees similar to what first rounders get, then he can’t complain if they give the keys to Rattler to start the season.

I think everyone understands it’s a business. But like 76 said, it’s a slippery slope.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

Its business. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

The first of the remaining 2nd rounders, #43 Alfred Collins, just signed a deal that totaled 87% guaranteed. I suspect that Shough will be getting a deal soon for a slightly higher percentage. I'll bet they are all signed in the next couple of days.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

There's another 2nd round signing. No details yet. Pick #62 I believe.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

No kidding.

Re: Saints’ Tyler Shough Wants Fully Guaranteed Deal, Delaying Second-Round Signings
 

There's another.