BS with capital BS.......let a couple of them try it and see how fast Jerry/Stephen send their azz packing. Zeke was an exception for 3 reasons
* just so happens this team is built around his position
* proven commodity... others may disagree but his resume speaks for itself
*** Caught Jerry and Stephen with their pants down
Side Note to ***.......I honestly believe they were warned of Zeke's desire for a new 2019 deal but failed to gauge how serious he was or ignored his agent's threats to sit out. Where am I getting this from? Stephen actually mentioned during an end of the season interview regarding upcoming contracts. In talking about players he intends to extend remember him saying (quote)....."I need Zeke to be patient". No question in my mind, his agents been in their ears with extension requests and/or threats of him sitting out, they just didn't listen.
Pretty sure Zeke's agent's position was there's no reason not to extend him now. He's proven his worth and your money cap $$$$ for 2019 and 2020 is pretty much set. To do it this year or next won't change your cap money IF you view him as part of your long-range plan. Other words, doing the deal 2019 or 2020 won't change anything, it's the same pile of money. If you think about it he's right. Stephen found a way to get it done. What's interesting is I'm sure I see anything to suggest he's couldn't have taken care of this March or at least long before now.
BTW....let Connor Williams, Woods or Gallup try holding out with couple years left and see how fast their azz is traded (lol).