If Bowe Wants Megatron Money

[Direckshun]

Let's say, as has been rumored, that Bowe is genuinely looking for Megatron money.

Now, in case you've been living under a rock, Megatron got a seven year deal worth $134 million dollars, with $60 million guaranteed. It is the biggest contract in NFL history.

You are Scott Pioli, and you've got 'til July to get him signed to avoid paying him a $9 million franchise tag this year. You probably don't want to tag him for two straight years, as (a.) he's saying he's going hold out until you do sign him, and (b.) Branden Albert will be a free agent next year if you do.

Trading is also an option, but no team in the NFL wanted him for a 1st rounder when you tried to trade him during the draft's first day, if you believe those rumors. No team wanted to burn a 1st on Mike Wallace, either. So you're not getting a first if you try to trade him.

Explain the process by which you try to resolve this issue, all you Piolis out there.

Are you going to give him the contract he wants? Or close?

What is his contract worth to you? How do you intend on getting him down to that?

Are you going to try to trade him? What are you going to trade him for?

I know we're all going to love criticizing Pioli for whatever he does here, but it'd help if you outline what YOU'D do in his shoes.

Because this could potentially be a terrible situation.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Thought the new CBA made it harder to hold out?

yea but VJax then just ****ed around for a season. Didnt show up until like week 6, faked injuries, didnt try hard so he didnt get injured, because he just ran around/stayed in shape and still knew some team was going to give him a long term deal he wanted in the offseason regardless of production when he peaced out.

Bowe could do the same thing. Pretty sure I read somewhere Matt Forte is considering it because the Bears arent paying him anything either.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Thought the new CBA made it harder to hold out?

Bowe isn't a holdout. He isn't under contract.

[milkman]

I like Roddy White, but if he and Bowe were to switch places, I don't believe he would be nearly as effective as Bowe has been.

Consistency at WR is directly related to the efffectivenes of your QB.

[scho63]

I don't think the Bowe-Chiefs standoff is going to end well. I hope I am wrong and the wounds will heal but I think Bowe feels slighted and that is not good

[BoneKrusher]

it's hard to determine what Bowe's contract should be worth because we haven't seen him play with a Great QB.