Michael Crabtree
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The San Francisco 49ers' receiving corps took another hit to its depth chart Thursday, when Brandon Jones was lost for eight weeks because of a small fracture in his right shoulder.
Jones was injured during Thursday's late practice trying to make a diving catch while all alone in the end zone during 7-on-7 work.
Meanwhile, 49ers coach Mike Singletary is sticking to the company line when it comes to the possible reinforcement that first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree could provide. Singletary says he remains focused on the players who are in camp for the 49ers and isn't busy worrying when Crabtree will finally show up for his first practice.
With one week of training camp already complete, each day Crabtree misses puts him further behind learning a new offense and becoming familiar with his teammates.
Jones was injured during Thursday's late practice trying to make a diving catch while all alone in the end zone during 7-on-7 work.
Meanwhile, 49ers coach Mike Singletary is sticking to the company line when it comes to the possible reinforcement that first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree could provide. Singletary says he remains focused on the players who are in camp for the 49ers and isn't busy worrying when Crabtree will finally show up for his first practice.
With one week of training camp already complete, each day Crabtree misses puts him further behind learning a new offense and becoming familiar with his teammates.
Why doesn't Crabtree just take what the 49ers give him and prove his true worth and get his due in 2 years or so?
I said it before but apparently I need to say it again, who knows if he'll be around in 2 years?
I mean Charles Rogers somehow survived thru 2 years....though he was with Detroit
He either needs to hold out for the extra money or take a year less deal meaning a 3 year with team option for a 4th for that contract
A few of the teams have signed there top ten picks. Crabtree is asking for money very similar to the fifth pick. I guess I don't blame him, but he is losing leverage constantly as he hasn't been on the field. If he doesn't sign, he will then go into next years draft and I will tell you he won't go that high in that draft. That draft will be stronger and he will obviously has some character issues that some teams will shy away from. He needs to sign a contract and get his *** on the field. I don't blame him for wanting his money, but be realistic.
Here's my favorite line from the article “We are prepared to do it,†David Wells, a cousin of Crabtree, told ESPN.
"WE"? "WE"?!!!! Like the cousin has anything into this. I can't stand people of have nothing at risk telling people what they should do. What a waste!
"WE"? "WE"?!!!! Like the cousin has anything into this. I can't stand people of have nothing at risk telling people what they should do. What a waste!
Yeah love the cousin talking on his behalf, especially when the agent is saying that there's no such threat. plus if you are the niners aren't you looking at this guy going "how in the hell does he let his cousin be involved in this" unless he's got a law degree.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 49ers may not get unsigned first-round pick Michael Crabtree under contract for "a long time. A real long time."
Subsequent to Schefter's report, Niners beat writer Matt Maiocco "tweeted" the following: "In exchange w/ league source last night, said I thought Crabtree would sign Labor Day. His response: 'I hope you don't play the lottery.'"
Subsequent to Schefter's report, Niners beat writer Matt Maiocco "tweeted" the following: "In exchange w/ league source last night, said I thought Crabtree would sign Labor Day. His response: 'I hope you don't play the lottery.'"
If he goes back into the draft next year, he won't be a top 10 pick. So he won't even get top 10 money, let alone the top 5 money he is looking for. Whoever is advising him is really screwing this up IMO. Holdouts are fine, but the player really needs to be signed by the first regular season game.
Deion Sanders said Friday that two teams had contacted the 49ers looking to trade for Michael Crabtree -- and willing to pay him the going rate for a top pick.
Deion also said Crabtree is willing to sit out the season. "Why would you settle for $20 million when you feel like you can get $40 million," Deion added. "The 49ers need him desperately. You would think Michael Crabtree would need it but he's not in dire need of money at this time and I'm saying that honestly." Deion, please. Sanders, long represented by Crabtree's agent Eugene Parker, is hardly an impartial observer. Employed as an analyst, he came off like a delusional apologist for the Crabtree camp.
Deion also said Crabtree is willing to sit out the season. "Why would you settle for $20 million when you feel like you can get $40 million," Deion added. "The 49ers need him desperately. You would think Michael Crabtree would need it but he's not in dire need of money at this time and I'm saying that honestly." Deion, please. Sanders, long represented by Crabtree's agent Eugene Parker, is hardly an impartial observer. Employed as an analyst, he came off like a delusional apologist for the Crabtree camp.
I think the internet is a great invention. The microwave oven isn't bad, either. Getting 400+ people from coast-to-coast in less than five hours is also pretty amazing. But, you can stick with the tremendous scientific advancement of slicing bread if you wish.
Of holding out for the entire season, a source close to Michael Crabtree tells Yahoo Sports that "the kid is weird enough that he just might do it."
Crabtree is said to have been told by teams that he'd be a high pick in 2010, although it's going to be a solid draft for wide receivers (Dez Bryant, Aurelius Benn, Mardy Gilyard), and a year away from football won't help. The Niners have a fair proposal on the table, yet there's still no resolution in sight.
Crabtree is said to have been told by teams that he'd be a high pick in 2010, although it's going to be a solid draft for wide receivers (Dez Bryant, Aurelius Benn, Mardy Gilyard), and a year away from football won't help. The Niners have a fair proposal on the table, yet there's still no resolution in sight.
this makes me wonder -
1 - do NFL teams get a psychological evaluation on their potential draftees? Loosing a #1 pick because he's "weird enough to sit out a year" seems like a big risk to take.
2 - do NFL teams blacklist his agent should he sit out a year?
Yes. The Lions did a psych profile before drafting Stafford - they asked about his parents divorce and how it affected him. Most teams do psych evaluations on any prospect in the first round - except maybe the Raiders.
I am a Niner's fan and this doesn't bother me one bit. I hope they don't sign him though. Let him go to the draft next year and fall to the 2nd round. Then we will see what he gets for money. Ya, the Niner's lose that pick but they will get a compensatory first rounder next year in a stronger draft. This is exactly why he fell this far. He thinks for some reason he is god's gift to man. We will see how much sitting a year helps someone's draft stock.
The Niner's don't need him desperately. They run the football hard. They came out very good when they selected Glen Coffee. If they are indeed getting offers for him, I really hope they take them into consideration because this guy will be trouble for his whole career. He needs to realize he is only worth what someone will pay him.
