Here's the scenario...
You're the Cleveland Browns.
You just hired a new team president in Mike Holmgren.
You only won one of their first twelve games.
One of the main components to their four game win streak to end the season was the outstanding play of wide receiver/quarterback/kick returner/punt returner Joshua Cribbs.
Cribbs broke the record for career kick returns for touchdowns with 8. And he's only in his fifth year in the league. He had 6 of their 25 touchdowns and was a spark all season long. He is one of the ultimate utility players in the entire league. The Browns promised him a new contract before next season and was offered 1.4 million annually, which is well below market value for a player of his caliber.
Now the Browns appear to be unwilling to offer a higher price for Cribbs, and Cribbs appears to be unwilling to play for a team that he carried all season long who are unwilling to pay him handsomely.
He has made it clear that he will ask for a trade if he does not receive a more substantial contract offer. And if I were the Browns, I would oblige. It seems as though that will not happen however, so be ready to see Cribbs wearing a different jersey come next August.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
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