Merriman to holdout - Dallas Cowboys Forum

nicewaxjob · 05-05-2005

NFL Network reported that Shawne Merriman hired new agent Kevin Poston and would be holding out unless the Chargers changed the injury clause.

junk · 05-05-2005

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Originally Posted by nicewaxjob

NFL Network reported that Shawne Merriman hired new agent Kevin Poston and would be holding out unless the Chargers changed the injury clause.

I am liking Ware better and better each day.

Think the Postons might be gunshy about injuries these days?

**WoodysGirl** · 05-05-2005

What is the injury clause?

VThokie7 · 05-05-2005

You should be a little bit more specific, they reported he will be holding out of mini camps, because they aren't satisfied with the structure of the injury agreement that draft picks sign to participate in mini camps. It just ensures they get a contract equivalent to what they would receive healthy if they are injured in mini camps.

zorg222 · 05-05-2005

I'm glad we didn't take Merriman now...

Cbz40 · 05-05-2005

Ummmmmmm good move Mr Parcells.

Boy's fan in Giant land · 05-05-2005

You've got to be kidding me!!! Now rookies are holding out fresh out of college at the behest of an agent. Jeez.... I know of an agent or two that could use a good old fashioned U.S. Army blanket party. And right after they get what's comming to them, it's their clients turn.

Thank God we didn't take this greedy punk.

**WoodysGirl** · 05-05-2005

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Originally Posted by VThokie7

You should be a little bit more specific, they reported he will be holding out of mini camps, because they aren't satisfied with the structure of the injury agreement that draft picks sign to participate in mini camps. It just ensures they get a contract equivalent to what they would receive healthy if they are injured in mini camps.

Thanks for the clarification. That's usually pretty standard language. I wonder what SD has differently in their contract.

VThokie7 · 05-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Woody'sGirl

Thanks for the clarification. That's usually pretty standard language. I wonder what SD has differently in their contract.

I'm not sure, but I remember a cardinals draft pick did a very similar holdout because he wasn't satisfied with the language in the agreement. I think it was Wendall Bryant.

silver · 05-05-2005

the Postons ruined Winslow carreer by holding him out and then getting hurt by playing with no training camp. and now they're doing the same with merriman. the humanity

QT · 05-05-2005

Ware > Merriman well, so far in personality

Qwickdraw · 05-05-2005

This is the very reason that BP didn't take Merriman.
It's all coming into focus now.
BP obviously caught wind of Merriman leaning to the Postons and said, "nope... not gonna do it."

Thank God for BP.

rockj7 · 05-05-2005

The Chargers and first round picks getting into camp on time just don't mix

Leaf, Philip Rivers and Merriman !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Duane · 05-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Qwickdraw

This is the very reason that BP didn't take Merriman.
It's all coming into focus now.
BP obviously caught wind of Merriman leaning to the Postons and said, "nope... not gonna do it."

Thank God for BP.

That and Merriman getting owned by Heath Miller.

irishwaste · 05-05-2005

*hugs BP*

I really would be unhappy if we had to deal with cocky like that. Especially a rookie!