Pickens on his contract expectations

Hawkeye0202 said:
Good attitude, but I'm sure David is like ......shhhhhh (lol)

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Seriously, I just don't understand the negative comments this guy gets regarding his contract.

The way he handled last year being in his final rookie contract year after the trade and the way he's handled the franchise tag this whole off-season should be a blueprint for every franchise tagged player.

You can question where he ranks among the top receivers in the league but from the financial and personal side, the guy has just done his job, stayed out of the drama, bonded with other players and seems to care about this team.

Sure, that may change with the Cowboy offer next year, but the "wait until ..." argument has been repeated since he got here.

If (not when, but IF) that happens, my impression and view of him would change.

Until such time, I'm glad he's on the Cowboys.
 
Reality said:
Seriously, I just don't understand the negative comments this guy gets regarding his contract.

The way he handled last year being in his final rookie contract year after the trade and the way he's handled the franchise tag this whole off-season should be a blueprint for every franchise tagged player.

You can question where he ranks among the top receivers in the league but from the financial and personal side, the guy has just done his job, stayed out of the drama, bonded with other players and seems to care about this team.

Sure, that may change with the Cowboy offer next year, but the "wait until ..." argument has been repeated since he got here.

If (not when, but IF) that happens, my impression and view of him would change.

Until such time, I'm glad he's on the Cowboys.
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Couldn’t agree more. He’s handled his business professionally since arriving despite all the perceived baggage that he carried. There’s always 2 sides to a story that many people don’t care to hear. I’m glad he’s here and dare I say he may even help out in the locker room.
 
acr731 said:
I can live with him wanting what's fair, if that's what he really means. It's certainly a different approach than a current teammate who demanded to set the market for the brotherhood.
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The problem is “fair” gets more expensive over time.
 
I remember Michael running his mouth about how he didnt need to be the highest paid defensive player, then when the rubber hit the road, he wanted to be the highest paid defensive player.

Pickens contract situation will work itself out. I dont want to hear squat about his attitude. He played with absolute garbage at the qb position which led to a very young players frustrations. Did you watch Justin Jefferson last year? Trust me, one more season of him having 2-3 catches for 24 yards in 4 or 5 games in a row, and watch how fast he turns into Pickens of the Steelers.
 
Coogiguy03 said:
didn't micaheal say these kinds of words, just say nothing and let your hardcore super agent take care of the rest!
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Michael lied through his teeth to look like the good guy. I never liked Michael. Always thought he was a me guy. And I can deal with me guys, as long as they are also very much team guys. Ware... always loved him. I wonder what the difference was.
 
Reid1boys said:
I remember Michael running his mouth about how he didnt need to be the highest paid defensive player, then when the rubber hit the road, he wanted to be the highest paid defensive player.

Pickens contract situation will work itself out. I dont want to hear squat about his attitude. He played with absolute garbage at the qb position which led to a very young players frustrations. Did you watch Justin Jefferson last year? Trust me, one more season of him having 2-3 catches for 24 yards in 4 or 5 games in a row, and watch how fast he turns into Pickens of the Steelers.
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lol funny how things change, you think it was him or his agent that made him change up??
 
KingCorcoran said:
The problem is “fair” gets more expensive over time.
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KingCorcoran said:
Yes. If you don’t get a player you want to retain signed “fair” is what other teams decide is fair.
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I guess in time we will find out what he means by "fair".

Here's a current list of the top NFL receiver pay:
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks): $42.15 million per year ($168.6 million total value)
  • Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals): $40.25 million per year ($161 million total value)
  • Drake London (Atlanta Falcons): $35.26 million per year ($141 million total value)
  • Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings): $35.0 million per year ($140 million total value)
  • CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys): $34.0 million per year ($136 million total value)
  • DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers): $32.9 million per year
  • Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints): $31.0 to $33.0 million per year ($132 million max value extension signed July 2026)

"Fair", in my opinion, and assuming he has another monster year, would be around what DK Metcalf is making. If he demands Ja'Marr level cash or higher - that's being ridiculously stupid and nowhere near "fair".
 
acr731 said:
I guess in time we will find out what he means by "fair".

Here's a current list of the top NFL receiver pay:
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks): $42.15 million per year ($168.6 million total value)
  • Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals): $40.25 million per year ($161 million total value)
  • Drake London (Atlanta Falcons): $35.26 million per year ($141 million total value)
  • Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings): $35.0 million per year ($140 million total value)
  • CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys): $34.0 million per year ($136 million total value)
  • DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers): $32.9 million per year
  • Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints): $31.0 to $33.0 million per year ($132 million max value extension signed July 2026)

"Fair", in my opinion, and assuming he has another monster year, would be around what DK Metcalf is making. If he demands Ja'Marr level cash or higher - that's being ridiculously stupid and nowhere near "fair".
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Guaranteed money is all that counts.
 
Coogiguy03 said:
lol funny how things change, you think it was him or his agent that made him change up??
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Dont care . IN the end, Michael is a grown *** man and is responsible for himself. His agent cant make him do anything. If Michael told his agent I am signing the deal they offered me... period. That would have been that. In the end, he always wanted the biggest contract. He needed it for his ego as much as anything.
 
acr731 said:
I guess in time we will find out what he means by "fair".

Here's a current list of the top NFL receiver pay:
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks): $42.15 million per year ($168.6 million total value)
  • Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals): $40.25 million per year ($161 million total value)
  • Drake London (Atlanta Falcons): $35.26 million per year ($141 million total value)
  • Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings): $35.0 million per year ($140 million total value)
  • CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys): $34.0 million per year ($136 million total value)
  • DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers): $32.9 million per year
  • Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints): $31.0 to $33.0 million per year ($132 million max value extension signed July 2026)

"Fair", in my opinion, and assuming he has another monster year, would be around what DK Metcalf is making. If he demands Ja'Marr level cash or higher - that's being ridiculously stupid and nowhere near "fair".
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Njigba is very good, but you taking him over Jefferson or Chase? Im not. It is nuts how contract after contract just keeps going up and up and up.
 
acr731 said:
I guess in time we will find out what he means by "fair".

Here's a current list of the top NFL receiver pay:
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks): $42.15 million per year ($168.6 million total value)
  • Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals): $40.25 million per year ($161 million total value)
  • Drake London (Atlanta Falcons): $35.26 million per year ($141 million total value)
  • Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings): $35.0 million per year ($140 million total value)
  • CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys): $34.0 million per year ($136 million total value)
  • DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers): $32.9 million per year
  • Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints): $31.0 to $33.0 million per year ($132 million max value extension signed July 2026)

"Fair", in my opinion, and assuming he has another monster year, would be around what DK Metcalf is making. If he demands Ja'Marr level cash or higher - that's being ridiculously stupid and nowhere near "fair".
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Remember, he also said 'nothing crazy'........I'm thinking another clean All-Pro year would put him in the $34-37M range but we will see.
 
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