[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Zerohero

You have to admit that most player trade or contract problems are solely based on money. While of course there are exceptions but in Boldin's case he wants to leave a Superbowl team cuz of money. While Chad Johnson is a mixture of both. Where i see teams make their move more based on performance. Ive yet to hear a team has refused a players guaranteed money based on performance, but only off the field issues.

If the players want more flexibility, stop asking the agents for 10 year deals.

I understand your point and in many ways agree with you. But the thing is that the players, like everyone else, want some job security to protect their families. A long-term contract helps to ensure that you will be able to look out for your loved ones now and into the future.