This is one of the reasons why the NFL is dying...

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by rcubed

totally agree that players careers are often short and they should get all they can, when they can. but they also need to be realistic and "know your roll." so the 'disappointed' part of his post is understood. the 'disrespected' part is where I had more of an issue. I dont think the tender is disrespecting him.

I know its two completely different worlds, but I wouldn't mind if my boss said they were going to pay me $2.3M next year but employment may not extend beyond that.

I agree. Every player is disappointed when they don't get the contract they were hoping for, but it is usually not a sign of disrespect when they are offered a contract. The disrespect is when a team cuts you or refuses to negotiate an extension when you are still able to perform. IMHO, Houston and Hilton might feel a little disrespect, given their time in the league, and Hilton's time in Indy, but Odum? Nah, it wasn't disrespect at all.