If a guy is a free agent (Not college free agent) and signs a deal, I agree that he should live with it.

But, when a guy gets drafted, the contracts are slotted. I wouldn't play for that much either. Especially not at running back. And, he is perhaps the best back in the league, and perhaps the ONLY legitimate offensive threat for the Titans.

Sorry, but he has a few years to set himself up for the rest of his life. He needs to take every opportunity to do so.

Who does this guy think he is, jamaal charles?

He has the opportunity to not get paid at all this year if he wants to.

Yep. In this case I think he is justified. He probably won't make it to the end of his rookie contract.

With the short life span of a running backs career, he should get his deal extended.

What kind of a message is Tennessee sending its fan base if it keeps letting its best players walk/be disgruntled to the point of not playing?

Yeah, and the Titans have the opportunity to win even fewer games, and have their most popular player sitting at home.

I don't think the Titans are that stupid, but I could be wrong.

how much has he already been paid ????

He deserves it. As a RB, you need to get as much money as possible while you're still young. 550k for the best rb in the NFL is ****ing peanuts.
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The advance was slotted. It wasn't based on performance in the NFL, it was a signing bonus.

His salary is $550,000.00 this year. He's smart to hold out because it's possible that he could have a career ending injury this year without ever being "paid". Or, he could rush for 2,000 yards again or more for only $550k.

Personally, I think he's doing the right thing and if the Titans don't want to pay him, I'm sure there are a dozen or more teams that would.

Tru Dat. Pay the man. Small running backs don't last long. Pay him what you think he's earned and make it a 5 year deal.

Give him like 50 mill for 5 years with 20 guarenteed.

He just had a 2000 yard season! Pay the man.

Im about as big of a "youre rich, STFU and play" guy as they come, but the guy is worth way more than that.

Same here. This is an exception to the rule.

I don't blame him for holding out. Get paid now.