re: Official Free Agency and Trade Thread: Latest Pels sign Charles Cooke to 2 way

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In yalls opinion, why doesn't the loyalty we've shown Jrue during his time here, such as giving him time off to support his wife, help us none now? Seems like the Pels have done right by him, and he's just looking to go money chasing somewhere else....

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The Pels doing the right thing helps and if they don't he is 100% gone, but it doesn't obligate him to take lower $$$ here. He has to make a decison that is best for him and his family. If others are to be believed (and it makes sense), the Holidays do not love New Orleans. They are religious and would prefer a cleaner/safer city like west coast areas. We are dominated by Catholics and Baptists and have a major crime problem. We also don't have many healthy food options or hiking/outdoor (non-hunting/fishing) attractions.

I think Jrue would prefer somewhere in California, but Dallas or Denver would also be a good fit for his family. If he goes somewhere else, he is likely NOT chasing money, but rather leaving money on the table.