DeAngelo Williams won't complain about his contract

[bleys]

He said exactly what I did and the same thing every player knows. If they want to do a deal with the players, the 30% rule is not that hard to work around. All of the owners should realize that using that as a poor excuse for delaying contracts will have a backlash. If owners want players to be loyal to them, they need to do the same. If they don't care, then don't expect the players to care either. Locking up a guy like Williams on a 4 year deal wouldn't be that hard and would guarantee his loyalty and hard work for the next 4 years. That would put him at 31 which is effectively his career. By putting things off the FO is creating a problem which will make it that much harder to sign all of our young players whose contracts are expiring. Frankly I imagine that contracts could be written with large incentives next year based on their being a regualr season and figure in playing bonuses which would account for a possible lockout. That wouldn't necessarily be included in the base salary (so it wouldn't be part of the 30% rule. If someone like me can figure that out so can Hurney.

yep, DWill confirmed it.. sounds like waiting until the CBA agreement is re-formed and all the contracts we'll have to sign isn't the smart route..

[Lumps]

saltman and nc biscuit seriously why is it every time you post I have to make a detour .. Jesus guys I need a break...

[OneBadassCat]

I think Stewart probably has more raw talent than Williams. Just going by their physiques and raw power/speed. However Williams is one of the most skilled runners I've had the pleasure of watching in my generation of NFL football. He makes amazing cuts and his change of direction just makes you think BARRY. He's simply an amazing RB.

And honestly I don't think Stewart is really injured all the time. If I were coach Fox, given our history with RB's I would have no problem babying him some in practice if it means he can consistently play healthy and well on Sundays.

[Snake]

Can we even sign him because of the no cap? I cant remember what players fall under that rule but we have about 3 that we cant sign till the season is over. I think Dwill is one of those players that we cant give a contract too even if we wanted too.

[tyghtt05]

He shouldn't have to complain. He's now the best player on our offense and deserves a new contract. If JR doesn't give him a new contract I would consider him a jackass. Our running game was the only true bright spot on our offense until Moore got the passing game going. Letting DWill or JStew walk would be completely stupid.

[pantherclaw]

I don't see the panthers wanting to get rid of williams at all.

Although they better try to get him a new contract before he hits the free agency market, cause another team will definately offer him more money to be their rb. While the panthers would continue to move forward with stewart, and probably another rb, it wouldn't be the same chemistry and leadership the panthers currently enjoy from williams and stewart.

[DaCityKats]

He desreves to get paid, its been numerous games were he was the only person to score sometimes more than 2 tds.I hope our owner can climb off his wallet and start paying these guys bc this is getting ridiculious.I'm no fan of jerry and haven't been for a while now.

[Kurb]

If it wasn't for this CBA nonsense he would have been paid.

As I have said before, JR is trying to lead the owners by not extending contracts and protect his business for possible lock-out.

We are possibly seeing the end of a lot of fan Favs in Charlotte. Davis/Kalil/Williams.

How would you feel if you had exceptional talent and your work refused to pay you because the owner wanted to make a point.

[ChucktownK]

Smitty said the same thing about his contract.

Screw Andre Johnson.

[panthers55]

If it wasn't for this CBA nonsense he would have been paid.

As I have said before, JR is trying to lead the owners by not extending contracts and protect his business for possible lock-out.

We are possibly seeing the end of a lot of fan Favs in Charlotte. Davis/Kalil/Williams.

How would you feel if you had exceptional talent and your work refused to pay you because the owner wanted to make a point.

Exactly. I understand what Richardson is doing but what will be the cost? These players aren't going to thank him for his stance since in the end it really is a prelude to battling with the players union anyway in an attempt to take away some of the money they currrently enjoy. When it is all said and done Richardson will be seen as a businessman who was self-serving and did what was best for himself despite any problems it caused for the team or the players.

Which is fine right?

Just as long as everyone remembers that each player sees themselves as a business as well and will do what it best for them regardless of how it effects the Panthers or the team. Any loyalty that players had for the Panthers or Richardson is being eroded away. Players will go elsewhere just because they feel that they were being disrespected by the organization.

[DaCityKats]

Not like we bring in free agents like that but with a owner like jerry who would want to play for him knowing you might be oust sooner than later.

[pantherclaw]

I don't see any of the players simply walking because they haven't been extended yet. As long as they are offered good/ fair contracts, am sure they will stay.

[pantherclaw]

Yeah, cause richardson has failed to put a "quality product" on the field, right?

Right?

Lol

[The Link]

If it wasn't for this CBA nonsense he would have been paid.

As I have said before, JR is trying to lead the owners by not extending contracts and protect his business for possible lock-out.

We are possibly seeing the end of a lot of fan Favs in Charlotte. Davis/Kalil/Williams.

How would you feel if you had exceptional talent and your work refused to pay you because the owner wanted to make a point.

If he lets any of those three go so he can prove a point, I hope he is ready for the fan backlash.