The Melvin Gordon Saga - Holdout Over

[richpjr]

He'll hold out like Donald and Gordon if he doesn't get an extension next year. Don't think he's going to play on the 5th year option. Judging this based on history and his agent.

Gordon's 5th year option is worth $5.6 million. Bosa's is worth $14.36 million. He could hold out, but the dollars aren't faintly close.

[Xenos]

Gordon's 5th year option is worth $5.6 million. Bosa's is worth $14.36 million. He could hold out, but the dollars aren't faintly close.

A DE also gets paid substantially more contract wise than an RB and is a more valuable position. 14.36 million will be nothing compared to what Bosa could earn on the open market if he decides to hold out. In that case, TT will probably not play hardball like he is with Gordon.

[Panamamike]

Nothing like beating a dead horse over something at least a year or 2 away. I'll worry about Bosa's status and contract after this season. Until then i will choose to focus on this season's issues. Alot can happen between now and then. I will say that Tillery may be an option if amd when a Bosa hold out happens. I think he will get a fair amount of snaps at DE as well this year. I really like the depth on our DL heading into the season. A lot of options and guys can monitor snap counts, stay fresh, and maximize effectiveness. Just my .02

[Boltjolt]

Gordon's 5th year option is worth $5.6 million. Bosa's is worth $14.36 million. He could hold out, but the dollars aren't faintly close.

I haven't looked myself but read that Bosa's 5th year option was going to be 9 million

[like54ninjas]

I haven't looked myself but read that Bosa's 5th year option was going to be 9 million

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  Joey Bosa signed a 4 year, $25,873,685 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including a $17,017,226 signing bonus, $25,873,685 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,468,421. In 2019, Bosa will earn a base salary of $720,000 and a roster bonus of $3,258,230, while carrying a cap hit of $8,232,538 and a dead cap value of $8,232,538.

  CONTRACT TERMS:4 yr(s) / $25,873,685

  SIGNING BONUS$17,017,226

  AVERAGE SALARY$6,468,421

  GTD AT SIGN:$25,873,685

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  FREE AGENT:2021 / UFA

  2016		21	$450,000	$4,254,306	-	$4,704,306	$25,873,684	$14,914,642($14,914,642)
  2017		22	$540,000	$4,254,306	$1,086,077	$5,880,383	$22,255,455	$4,178,661($19,093,303)
  2018		23	$630,000	$4,254,306	$2,172,153	$7,056,459	$15,288,995	$2,802,153($21,895,456)
  2019		24	$720,000	$4,254,308	$3,258,230	$8,232,538	$8,232,538	$3,978,230($25,873,686)
  2020		25	$14,360,000	-	-	$14,360,000	-	$14,360,000($40,233,686)
  2021		26	UFA
  Contract Notes: 5th year option available Roster Bonuses due at training camp, but guaranteed in March of each year

[blueman]

So is there a deadline for MG to report for game 1?

[Sgt Schultz]

So is there a deadline for MG to report for game 1?

It sounds like he is now holding firm in his position. So the problem is how to not have him cost a roster spot until he does report.

[Panamamike]

It sounds like he is now holding firm in his position. So the problem is how to not have him cost a roster spot until he does report.

No. He is on DNR list. He does not count againat the 53 until he reports in.

[Xenos]

So is there a deadline for MG to report for game 1?

Game 10 if he wants the accrued season I believe.

[Caslon]

Gordon asking to be paid the 4th highest money for RB's. He's not the 4th best RB. Gordon is holding out to set a new pay scale tier for RB's. That's not asking for respect. Owners won't let salaries go thru the roof. Besides, they'll just raise ticket prices if that's the case. So what is Gordon doing that isn't in the best interests of only Gordon? It sure isn't the fans or the team. The Chargers are maybe $1.8 million under what Gordon wants, for Gordon's sake. Why is it that only minorities keep using the word "disrespected." Gordon wants the kind of "respect" from owners that completely disregards and shafts the fans that make up a substantial portion of the revenue that pays him (TV money aside). Setting precedences for more of the owners share of the profits will only make owners charge fans more. But at least Gordon will get his "respected." Screw everyone else.

On behalf of Gordon and his concerns about financial security, health and all, I would partially agree and say on his behalf..."We who about to die salute you.". Gordon:" How wealthy do you want to be in order to survive and deal with the rigors and possible short ending of your NFL career"? More money = respect? How much more money? The Chargers are probably a mere $1.8 million short of "respecting" you, Not enuff "respect"? Haha..gimme a break.

[Topcat]

A DE also gets paid substantially more contract wise than an RB and is a more valuable position. 14.36 million will be nothing compared to what Bosa could earn on the open market if he decides to hold out. In that case, TT will probably not play hardball like he is with Gordon.

I think TT will make a fair offer to Bosa, just like he apparently did to MG3...Boss may decide it's not enough...I hope he stays with us, but if he wants crazy $$$, let him go, or franchise him and get the picks...

[like54ninjas]