Originally posted by RTPbolt
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Derwin James "Hold-in" - SIGNED 4 Years $76.4M
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Originally posted by RTPbolt View Post
Based on what information do you think he wont take the field? To me its purely speculative.
Historically i think ive seen many hold out and not show up at all if tyey intend to not play till a new deal is done….usually with threats of it too….see our little QB friend in AZ. No real info on where each side is at has been leaked nor a statement indicating he wont play on his current contract. His sit in is far more soft and positive from a negotiating stance at this point….gets the point across he wants a new deal but hes vested in this team by being there. I think James will step in at some point because he wants on the field and his $ deal is going to be easily top 3 safety money spread out over 5 or more years to make the deal look big. Hes also a team leader which to me hes also demonstrating by being there to impact the team less.
it should get done by sept 4th or 5th in my opinion so he is there for raiduh prep.
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Originally posted by Velo View Post
That's assuming Derwin will play for the Chargers again until he gets a new contract. I don't think Derwin wants to take the field again until he gets it. If they can't come to an agreement now, I guess I expect Derwin to hold out and ask for a trade. What do you think?
Will he demand a trade? Well, if he does, I'm not going to have much sympathy for him. For me, historically, if a player puts the team in his rear view mirror, then I have no problem doing the same thing with the player himself. If he doesn't want to be here, then good riddance I say. Additionally, if signing James to an overblown contract, a year before we can start negotiating with Herbert on an extension, is going to put us in cap hell (or force us to cut loose a couple of other players we would otherwise have liked to retain), then maybe a trade - if he decides to go that route - wouldn't be such a bad thing?
This is the part of being a football fan that I absolutely hate.
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Originally posted by jamrock View Post
He won’t take the field until he has to for the season to count. If he’s not taking the field during practice he’s less likely to take the field in a real game without an extension. Until he has to
:coffee:
Chiefs won the Superbowl with 10 Rookies....
"Locked, Cocked, and ready to Rock!" Jim Harbaugh
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Originally posted by QSmokey View Post
Like everyone has said, there's still time to get it done before the season starts, and it appears that only a few of us are concerned about the situation. I'm one of those few. I also agree with you: I don't think James suits up until/unless a new contract is inked. I appreciate that this hasn't, to date, become a big news story (i.e., a distraction), but if it blossoms into a full-blown hold OUT, then I think some level of distraction is inevitable.
Will he demand a trade? Well, if he does, I'm not going to have much sympathy for him. For me, historically, if a player puts the team in his rear view mirror, then I have no problem doing the same thing with the player himself. If he doesn't want to be here, then good riddance I say. Additionally, if signing James to an overblown contract, a year before we can start negotiating with Herbert on an extension, is going to put us in cap hell (or force us to cut loose a couple of other players we would otherwise have liked to retain), then maybe a trade - if he decides to go that route - wouldn't be such a bad thing?
This is the part of being a football fan that I absolutely hate.
Derwin is and should be a Charger for life. Difficult to execute during these times I know but he is different. Let him negotiate with his own agent, the importance to him (client) of winning a Super Bowl and bounty that shall bring.
Live to fight another day, but now is NOT the time.
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Originally posted by QSmokey View Post
Like everyone has said, there's still time to get it done before the season starts, and it appears that only a few of us are concerned about the situation. I'm one of those few. I also agree with you: I don't think James suits up until/unless a new contract is inked. I appreciate that this hasn't, to date, become a big news story (i.e., a distraction), but if it blossoms into a full-blown hold OUT, then I think some level of distraction is inevitable.
Will he demand a trade? Well, if he does, I'm not going to have much sympathy for him. For me, historically, if a player puts the team in his rear view mirror, then I have no problem doing the same thing with the player himself. If he doesn't want to be here, then good riddance I say. Additionally, if signing James to an overblown contract, a year before we can start negotiating with Herbert on an extension, is going to put us in cap hell (or force us to cut loose a couple of other players we would otherwise have liked to retain), then maybe a trade - if he decides to go that route - wouldn't be such a bad thing?
This is the part of being a football fan that I absolutely hate.
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Originally posted by jamrock View Post
I’m at the home games so I see. He is a defensive weapon for sure. Just trying to remember any big time plays. And yes he was out of the against KC in the second half which is the problem
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Originally posted by Velo View Post
That's assuming Derwin will play for the Chargers again until he gets a new contract. I don't think Derwin wants to take the field again until he gets it. If they can't come to an agreement now, I guess I expect Derwin to hold out and ask for a trade. What do you think?
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I missed this, but a few days ago a Bleacher Report writer named Derwin as one of 5 NFL stars who could request a trade over failed contract negotiations.
There have been a handful of trades during the 2022 NFL offseason already and more could be coming down the pipeline in the coming months. There are several...
If the extension talks continue to drag out, the Bolts risk further alienating their star defender. With James heading into the final year of his rookie contract, he might wind up requesting a trade if he can't come to terms with the Chargers.
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Originally posted by Velo View PostI missed this, but a few days ago a Bleacher Report writer named Derwin as one of 5 NFL stars who could request a trade over failed contract negotiations.
There have been a handful of trades during the 2022 NFL offseason already and more could be coming down the pipeline in the coming months. There are several...
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