Suh's holdout

[BlueInTheFace]

I guess it depends on your perspective. From my perspective, I could easily say that living in the middle of an endless cornfield is the "butthole of the US."

I'm also assuming that since you're so sure of this you have been you Detroit.

Welcome to the Board. I see you've met WCHusker, who is pretty cool but doesn't hide his opinions. Like most of us, I guess.

Don't be a stranger. Good luck to Michigan this year. :thumbs

Anyways, I hope Suh can live up to his hype. The B12 championship game made me instantly want him on the Lions. With Suh and Jahvid Best added to the roster, there's more excitement about the Lions around here than there has been in awhile (even though, as crazy as it sounds with the Red Wings, Detroit is a football city). I just heard on the radio today though that his agent said something along the lines of "We're glad it's a 5 year deal so he can get to free agency sooner". Needless to say that rubbed some people the wrong way around here.

If you find a link for that quote, please post it. I can't believe his agent would be so stupid as to say something like that.

Here was the original quote: “The market continues to go up. I think he wanted to get a chance to maximize his opportunity in the position he’s drafted in, but also if he comes out and plays well, he’ll get an opportunity to get back to the free agent market more quickly,” Barnes said.

But apparently Suh has cleared the issue up a bit. Either way, it's weird to say that I can't wait for the Lions season to start. I hope that since Nebraska doesn't have a pro FB team, some of you will become Lions fans!

 

[zoogs]

http://www.freep.com/article/20100805/COL08/8050343/1001/News/Ndamukong-Suhs-contract-first-rate-will-his-play-back-it-up

Not only the agent but Suh too.

Suh insisted he was actively involved in the discussions with his agents, Eugene Parker and former Lions’ linebacker Roosevelt Barnes. He said that he wanted the shorter deal because he’s already looking forward to the day of his next contract negotiation.

“He wanted to come here, play well and have an opportunity to get back to the (negotiating) table as quickly as possible,” said Barnes regarding when Suh could become a free agent.

But doesn’t a five-year contract also accelerate the timetable for Suh forcing the Lions into tearing up this contract in another three years if he’s truly the impact player he believes?

“Yeah…,” Barnes mused with glee. “That’s a good point.”

I see how that rubs people the wrong way but I'm glad Suh got the 5 year deal. I think it's better for him. A lot of money and a shorter deal. 6 years is a freaking long time, you know? And doesn't it sort of protect the organization if he's a huge bust? Accelerates the time table.

On a good note, Suh passed the same test Haynesworth has failed several times now. That's our boy.

 

[dave]

Looks like he showed up today:

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2010/08/photo_gallery_ndamukong_suh_ge.html

ALLEN PARK — Ever since the Detroit Lions took Ndamukong Suh with No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL draft, fans have been anxious to see what the defensive tackle can do.
Sure, there was a glimpse of him at rookie minicamp, OTAs and then mandatory minicamp, but it's just not the same as real training camp – y'know, the one featuring two-a-days under August's hot sun and treacherous, dripping humidity.

So, after a four-day holdout that caused Suh to miss seven practices, fans – and Lions players as well – finally got to see their high-profile teammate back in action at the afternoon session of Wednesday's two-a-day practice.

Despite the missed time, Suh ran with the first team and said afterward that he wasn't overwhelmed by much, though he did say he'd have to readjust to running around in his helmet and pads.

For their part, the rest of the defensive linemen were very welcoming toward the rookie. There didn't appear to be any resentment over the massive contract Suh signed.

 

[HuskerJosh]

http://www.freep.com/article/20100805/COL08/8050343/1001/News/Ndamukong-Suhs-contract-first-rate-will-his-play-back-it-up

Not only the agent but Suh too.

Suh insisted he was actively involved in the discussions with his agents, Eugene Parker and former Lions’ linebacker Roosevelt Barnes. He said that he wanted the shorter deal because he’s already looking forward to the day of his next contract negotiation.

“He wanted to come here, play well and have an opportunity to get back to the (negotiating) table as quickly as possible,” said Barnes regarding when Suh could become a free agent.

But doesn’t a five-year contract also accelerate the timetable for Suh forcing the Lions into tearing up this contract in another three years if he’s truly the impact player he believes?

“Yeah…,” Barnes mused with glee. “That’s a good point.”

I see how that rubs people the wrong way but I'm glad Suh got the 5 year deal. I think it's better for him. A lot of money and a shorter deal. 6 years is a freaking long time, you know? And doesn't it sort of protect the organization if he's a huge bust? Accelerates the time table.

On a good note, Suh passed the same test Haynesworth has failed several times now. That's our boy.

I can understand them THINKING that, but to come out and tell everyone? They have PR skills to rival TO's "He has 25 million reasons to live" lady.