Treehugger Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Crabtree Prepared To Sit Out Season Brent Musburger on the news that Michael Crabtree might sit out the season and re-enter the draft San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree is prepared to sit out this season and re-enter the NFL draft in 2010, David Wells, Crabtree's cousin and adviser, said Thursday. "We are prepared to do it," Wells said. "Michael just wants fair-market value. They took him with the 10th pick and you have Darrius Heyward-Bey [the seventh overall pick by the Oakland Raiders] getting $38 million? This week is crucial. Michael was one of the best players in the draft and he just wants to be paid like one of the best players. This week is very crucial." However, Crabtree's agent told ESPN.com that no such threat has been made on his part. Addressing the report, agent Eugene Parker told ESPN.com on Thursday afternoon: "You've known me a long time and I'm not a guy who makes threats. Nor am I a guy who negotiates in the public. I don't know where this came from but no such threat has been made." Wells said he believes the Niners have made an offer but that it is not acceptable. Wells said Crabtree is ready to start practicing and was held out of OTAs this spring by coaches only for precautionary reasons. Crabtree, who turns 22 next month, also missed the 49ers' offseason minicamps and their organized team activities while recovering from a foot injury but was a regular presence at team headquarters for rehabilitation and strengthening workouts. Crabtree caught 97 passes for 1,165 yards and 19 touchdowns last year during his sophomore season at Texas Tech. He finished his collegiate career with 231 receptions, 3,127 yards and 41 TDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 this is not good for the black community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 this is not good for the black community And not Giants related. Sorry, Tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 And not Giants related. Sorry, Tree. what does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Let him sit out...it'll do his career good lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 There's rumors of him pulling a Bo Jackson and sitting out and entering next years draft. Gotta love these rookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 yeah I heard that also....I wonder who would take him, knowing they may not be able to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 It's all posturing. 49ers have a young, inexperienced front office that some agents believe will panic if pressured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 It's all posturing. 49ers have a young, inexperienced front office that some agents believe will panic if pressured. that could be true....we'll see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 And not Giants related. Sorry, Tree. It's about the perils of signing first-round draft picks, a process we just navigated, therefore it relates. It also means he may be back on the table next season, which relates. Fuck it, where am I supposed to put non-Giants NFL shit? "Everything Sports"? The set up for these forums is stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 The ball is in the 49ers court, really. If he sits out, he gets no money- he can't work out with any team next year before the draft. . So he can't change his reputation as a little slow, he cements his reputation as a diva receiva- there's no way he goes close to 10th pick next year so he'll end up with much less. You can't be paid based on mock drafts. If you think you deserve to be top 5, prove it on the field and the money will come. When Bo did it, he had a baseball contract- not to mention nike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 It's about the perils of signing first-round draft picks, a process we just navigated, therefore it relates. It also means he may be back on the table next season, which relates. Fuck it, where am I supposed to put non-Giants NFL shit? "Everything Sports"? The set up for these forums is stupid. LOL, you have tie it in somehow then in your initial post or title. "Crabtree could sit out entire season, on Giants radar for 2010?" LOL. A lot of times these non-Giants topics go into GD. Anywho, dude better sign. The opportunity cost of sitting out completely negates any perceived benefit he thinks he might get next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 If I am the 49ers I would make an offer based on a 10% increase from last years #10 pick and make that the final offer...if he doesnt take it then its time to tell him to go fuck himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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