re: Justin Jefferson Seeking Largest Non-QB Contract in NFL History

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You mean he'll be like the multiple time All-Pro, Hall of Famer Randy Moss?

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What kind of numbers did Randy put up in Oakland? Going to NE and putting up record numbers solidified his place in Canton, he had good stuff in Minnesota but his work with Brady put him over the top.

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You mean he put up better numbers with Tom Brady than Kerry Collins/Aaron Brooks?

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His overall career numbers suffered because of it even though he was one of the most gifted WRs of all-time. He had Moon, Culpepper and Cunningham during his time in Minnesota.

It's a dumb comparison. Randy didn't sign a big contract to go to Oakland, he was traded there and played on the same contract he had signed in Minny.

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He’s looking to be traded. Seems this way but he’s earned a bigger check regardless

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Minnesota ownership isn’t known to be cheap. He’s looking to get paid, not traded. If the Vikings want to save money on skill position guys they’ll probably look to move Cook before Jefferson

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Catch 22 of being a stud WR/RB. You either get paid what you are worth and have your team not be as good, or you play undervalued and have a competitive team.

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If the team is still not good paying a player their “worth” Then are they really worth it?

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but it’s definitely gonna set his team back.

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He owe’s the team nothing.

They sacrificed defense. Harrison at one point was a top paid receiever, maybe not the highest but certainly top 5.

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No, the NFL is a job. He is doing what every other business person does

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frickin’ thank you.

I coached for 20 years, and I’m telling you, sports are different when it’s your livelihood.

Let me ask you all this: Would you rather make $100,000 working for the #5 bank in town or $50,000 working for the #1 bank? Is the company’s success as important as your success?

If a player’s big contract causes the team to go 10-7 instead of 12-5, that’s not his issue. All he owes the franchise is professionalism and his best effort. It’s up to the PTB to determine if he’s worth his contract demands.

Players need to be greedy. No one is loyal to them. No matter how good you are, a franchise will replace you in a heartbeat if they can find someone a fraction better - and they are constantly looking for your replacement.

frick loyalty. Professionalism? Yes. Loyalty? No.

Not sure what you are saying here. I think you mean that only one didn’t make the playoffs.

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