Thurman#1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I would be all for making him the highest paid lineman on the team but it's not that simple. This contract could be near twelve million a year for a guy that has only had one stellar season and has had some injury issues. And yes he does have to honor his contract. That's what a contract is. This guy was undrafted and the Bills gave him a shot and an extension. If he wanted it he would have came out this past season and played his ass off for it. This guy gave his team the silent treatment when he wanted a new contract. If you were the 6th highest paid employee in your office would you not show up to work and make your boss figure it out? Or would you request a raise and keep showing him how valuable you are? And I'm so sick of hearing about these guys securing their future. This guy is a millionaire. He's not collecting food stamps anytime soon. He has honored his contract. Holding out is within what the NFL allows within the collective bargaining agreement, as long as you're willing to take the fines. The Bills are also honoring the contract if they fire Peters today. These contracts are employment contracts, not contracts to provide a commodity. Since slavery is not allowed in our society, employment contracts are limited on what they can reasonably require, especially in a situation like the NFL where a player may not just quit and find another job in the same industry. These contracts simply don't require the player to play at all costs, any more than they require the team to continue employing the player for the length of the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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