There was a lively discussion the other day on the subject and I happened upon this article on BR today.
I know NO ONE with asshat info relating to the Giants but I do know a West Coast guy with connections and he says that Reid was BY FAR the best safety available in FA and in his opinion there is no other explanation than it is because of the kneeling. He said it was because Reid was the first to embrace Kaepernick - that is the difference between him and other guys who kneeled but still got signed.
He was almost over the top in explaining how great of a locker room guy Reid is as well as a player.
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I just can't help but wonder if the Owners are entirely tone-deaf to their fan base, or if they truly believe that the majority - NOT the loudest, support black-balling a player for these actions.
My guess is the kneeling thing is somewhat of a factor, but it's not the driving factor when you look at his total profile.
Eric Reid says he won’t protest during the national anthem if an NFL team signs him - ( New Window )
Here's a thought, Eric..... protest on your own time, and not on your company's time ...and using the equity/media power they created, not you, to boot. I dont know why this is so difficult for these employees to understand... they just continue to get terrible advice.
I'm not in the owners meetings, but i have a really hard believing there is collusion going on here. With his salary demands plus all the media comments he is still making, a lot of teams probably prefer to give him a 'one year' prove it deal... up to Reid if he can live with that offer.
This, They also need to sign the upcoming draft class and work out extensions for Beckham AND Collins. They aren't flush with cap room at the moment to begin with.
My guess is the kneeling thing is somewhat of a factor, but it's not the driving factor when you look at his total profile.
Please stop being rational.
I'm not sure it's an act... ;)
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"I’m just going to consider different ways to be active, different ways to bring awareness to the issues of this country and improve on the issues happening in this country,” he said. “I don’t think it will be in the form of protesting during the anthem. I say ‘during’ because it’s crazy that the narrative changed to we were protesting the anthem and that wasn’t the case. I think we’re going to take a different approach to how we’re going to be active.” - ( New Window )
Here's a thought, Eric..... protest on your own time, and not on your company's time ...and using the equity/media power they created, not you, to boot. I dont know why this is so difficult for these employees to understand... they just continue to get terrible advice.
I'm not in the owners meetings, but i have a really hard believing there is collusion going on here. With his salary demands plus all the media comments he is still making, a lot of teams probably prefer to give him a 'one year' prove it deal... up to Reid if he can live with that offer.
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You don't think that NFL teams are companies? They are...and I think it's people like you that miss that point when talking about this issue. A few years back Ozzie Guillen got fired as manager of the Marlins when he spoke of Castro and the Cuban regime in a positive light...in Miami. That hurt the company...had nothing to do with baseball. In fact, if it was an auto body repair shop in Poughkeepsie, Reid's actions might not have been nearly as damaging.
If the NFL wants worker bees, fine, I'm all for it. All football all the time. Don't play the anthem, don't pimp these guys out in your communities, don't make them wear pink or olive drab socks to support your PR stunt of the week.
He said he would take his rookie deal salary in the 5s for 1 year.
If Giants were smart they would completely disregard the kneeling BS and try and sign him now at a discount.
He can play with Collins.
He said he would take his rookie deal salary in the 5s for 1 year.
If Giants were smart they would completely disregard the kneeling BS and try and sign him now at a discount.
He can play with Collins.
sure there is.
Good for you. Obtuse. Look it up
He said he would take his rookie deal salary in the 5s for 1 year.
If Giants were smart they would completely disregard the kneeling BS and try and sign him now at a discount.
He can play with Collins.
The Giants don't have enough money for the rookies or any camp fodder right now. Eric Reid is not signing for $2 mill per and that is about all the Giants have.
Giants Over The Cap - ( New Window )
My sense is that there is a ton of hypocrisy here, and some "true Americans" don't really believe in the Constitution or Bill of Rights, unless those who protest have views congruent with yours.