Fahkir Brown opinoins

WhoDat · 05-24-2005, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by ScottyRo

I can't remember. Did Ab hold out to get that contract? If he did, I think I can still justify AB's new contract over this one. First, Brown is skipping offseason activities without telling the Saints beforehand that he was going to miss and why. Second, he hasn't even been the starter for a full season yet. Sure, he has moved up on the depth chart, but that's all. When he signed the current deal he should have been aware that he might be made a starter yet be paid only by the terms of the contract. AB had been a starter for 2 complete seasons I believe. If not then it was one complete season and a half season which included a playoff appearance and victory. Lastly, it doesn't matter that the other guys are making more. THEY put themselves in position to make the cash and he has not. If he'd simply play out this season and prove that he is a capable starting CB, then I'm sure this problem would be ended.

You're right Scotty, you don't remember!

Brooks did hold out during training camp - not only voluntary workout sessions. He let the team know a few days before camp and there was a rush to sign the deal so that he wouldn't miss camp time. I think he only missed a few days, but we're talking training camp.

Second, Brooks got his deal after the 2001 season - his first as a starter. But you're right, it is a little different. I doubt that the Saints intend on shipping Fred Thomas, Ashley Ambrose, and Jason Craft out to other teams, so as to limit competition at corner and ensure that Fahkir knows the spot is his, even if he's injured.

Both Jake and Blake were making more than Brooks. Both had put themselves in that position also. I don't see how this is any different. It's a guy who has become a starter making less than his backups whining to get more money. Fahkir is probably justified in whining somewhat. When he starts referring to himself in the third person, calling himself great, and demanding top 5 money, that's when you need to look out. LOL

05-24-2005, 08:47 AM	#11
WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	Originally Posted by ScottyRo I can't remember. Did Ab hold out to get that contract? If he did, I think I can still justify AB's new contract over this one. First, Brown is skipping offseason activities without telling the Saints beforehand that he was going to miss and why. Second, he hasn't even been the starter for a full season yet. Sure, he has moved up on the depth chart, but that's all. When he signed the current deal he should have been aware that he might be made a starter yet be paid only by the terms of the contract. AB had been a starter for 2 complete seasons I believe. If not then it was one complete season and a half season which included a playoff appearance and victory. Lastly, it doesn't matter that the other guys are making more. THEY put themselves in position to make the cash and he has not. If he'd simply play out this season and prove that he is a capable starting CB, then I'm sure this problem would be ended. You're right Scotty, you don't remember! Brooks did hold out during training camp - not only voluntary workout sessions. He let the team know a few days before camp and there was a rush to sign the deal so that he wouldn't miss camp time. I think he only missed a few days, but we're talking training camp. Second, Brooks got his deal after the 2001 season - his first as a starter. But you're right, it is a little different. I doubt that the Saints intend on shipping Fred Thomas, Ashley Ambrose, and Jason Craft out to other teams, so as to limit competition at corner and ensure that Fahkir knows the spot is his, even if he's injured. Both Jake and Blake were making more than Brooks. Both had put themselves in that position also. I don't see how this is any different. It's a guy who has become a starter making less than his backups whining to get more money. Fahkir is probably justified in whining somewhat. When he starts referring to himself in the third person, calling himself great, and demanding top 5 money, that's when you need to look out. LOL
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