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One of the growing trends in the NFL is players holding out because they are not happy with there contracts. So, here comes the big question: Should NFL players hold out even though they will make millions to play the game they love?

On one hand, players such as Asante Samuels(not pointing at im specifically) see what players playing their position make(Nate Clements) and wonder: "How is it fair that I am getting a "blackball" offer(in there minds) by my team?" These players always have the possibility of injury which could severely drop ones value(Javon Walker for example). They also lose one year from there prime. Another point is that players refuse to play if they are franchised tag because even though they are gaining top 5 money, they don't get that long-term contract that is desired by all NFL players.

Contrastly, how is it fair that these players are controlling teams that are paying them millions to play for them. The fans come out to see them perform and pay for their salaray, so a player holding out is just being disrespectful to them. With the money these players make, chances are they blow some of it on some excessive luxuries. Bottom line: Your getting paid millions to do what you love to do, don't be disrespectful to the game and come out and compete.

Keep in mind, I am not saying that these players should play for like 30 million under market value. All I am saying is, if your getting close to what you are worth, just come out and play.

I don't blame them at all, I'd squeeze every drop out of a team because I know I will be cut and left with nothing at any point that the team thinks I am no longer useful.

^ damn! NOKGAI, you're such a gold digger!

NO-KG-AI wrote:I don't blame them at all, I'd squeeze every drop out of a team because I know I will be cut and left with nothing at any point that the team thinks I am no longer useful.

Agree. I see the whole "spoiled athlete" argument in most sports, but not football. Yeah, they are paid millions to do what they love. But the average NFL career is something ridiculously small like 3 years, and their salaries are relatively low compared to baseball/basketball. Add to that the fact that many do permanent damage to their bodies in the process, and the contract rules are so biased towards the team, and I think they have good cause to hold out. Or at least better cause then guys in other sports.

I agree with some hold outs. Not all of them. Like the hold out with T.O and philly didn't make much sense to me.

livestrong4ever wrote:I agree with some hold outs. Not all of them. Like the hold out with T.O and philly didn't make much sense to me.

it makes sense to me... he's an a**hole.

I think it depends mostly on the circumstances of the hold-out. In most cases I would say that players shouldn't hold out especially rookies or players coming to a new team because they aren't doing a lot of good for themselves on the field by not getting in camp and learning the system. And usually in cases like those, they are being offered a good amount just not exactly what they want. But, on the other hand, because of the fact that an NFL team can cut/drop them at anytime when they feel that the player can no longer perform, there is a lot of motivation for the player to get as much money as they can when they can. So I can see why players would want to hold out.