Football Chris Johnson can't play for $550K - Page 2

2bikemike · 06-16-2010, 07:46 PM

Titans running back Chris Johnson is one of the best players in the NFL, and he can't stand the fact that he isn't paid like one of the best players in the NFL.

"I can't play for $550,000,'' Johnson told Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean, referring to what he's scheduled to make this season. "The money that I am playing for, I am getting paid less than the [other] starting 11 [players on the Titans' offense] and I'm one of the lowest paid starting running backs in the league.''

Johnson, who has three more years on the five-year, $12 million deal he signed after the Titans drafted him in 2008, said he'll hold out of training camp if he has to.

"Right now, I am not sure what is going to happen," Johnson said. "I just hope they pay me, but I don't know.''

The Titans don't seem inclined to give Johnson a new deal, noting that they've still got Johnson locked up for three more years, and that the "30 percent rule" would make it tough for them to dramatically increase Johnson's salary. And the Titans have a lot of leverage if Johnson holds out, because if Johnson doesn't report within 30 days of the start of the regular season, he could lose a year of credit toward free agency.

The truth is, if the Titans refuse to play ball with Johnson, he ultimately will play for $550,000. And if he gets fined for holding out, he'll play for even less than that.

So if he signed a 5 year 12 Million dollar deal isn't he in effect making 2.4 Million being paid in advance for his efforts?

Sorry Chris but no sympathy here.

SenselessChiefsFan · 06-16-2010, 08:26 PM

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.

DBOSHO · 06-16-2010, 08:26 PM

Who does this guy think he is, jamaal charles?

Brock · 06-16-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

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.

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

**dirk digler** · 06-16-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

His body will probably be shot in four years. He needs to get paid now while he is the best in the league. If he gets hurt and never gets his speed back the Titans will drop him in an instant.

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

**BossChief** · 06-16-2010, 08:36 PM

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?

SenselessChiefsFan · 06-16-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

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

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.

boogblaster · 06-16-2010, 08:45 PM

how much has he already been paid ????

-King- · 06-16-2010, 08:54 PM

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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**DaneMcCloud** · 06-16-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bikemike

So if he signed a 5 year 12 Million dollar deal isn't he in effect making 2.4 Million being paid in advance for his efforts?

No.

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.

stormtrooper · 06-16-2010, 08:56 PM

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.

stormtrooper · 06-16-2010, 08:58 PM

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

FD · 06-16-2010, 09:03 PM

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

DBOSHO · 06-16-2010, 09:04 PM

Im about as big of a "youre rich,

and play" guy as they come, but the guy is worth way more than that.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-16-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DBOSHO

Im about as big of a "youre rich,

and play" guy as they come, but the guy is worth way more than that.

Same here. This is an exception to the rule.

Param · 06-16-2010, 09:32 PM

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

06-16-2010, 07:46 PM
2bikemike Born to Ride Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NWA Casino cash: $-1214623	Chris Johnson can't play for $550K Titans running back Chris Johnson is one of the best players in the NFL, and he can't stand the fact that he isn't paid like one of the best players in the NFL. "I can't play for $550,000,'' Johnson told Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean, referring to what he's scheduled to make this season. "The money that I am playing for, I am getting paid less than the [other] starting 11 [players on the Titans' offense] and I'm one of the lowest paid starting running backs in the league.'' Johnson, who has three more years on the five-year, $12 million deal he signed after the Titans drafted him in 2008, said he'll hold out of training camp if he has to. "Right now, I am not sure what is going to happen," Johnson said. "I just hope they pay me, but I don't know.'' The Titans don't seem inclined to give Johnson a new deal, noting that they've still got Johnson locked up for three more years, and that the "30 percent rule" would make it tough for them to dramatically increase Johnson's salary. And the Titans have a lot of leverage if Johnson holds out, because if Johnson doesn't report within 30 days of the start of the regular season, he could lose a year of credit toward free agency. The truth is, if the Titans refuse to play ball with Johnson, he ultimately will play for $550,000. And if he gets fined for holding out, he'll play for even less than that. So if he signed a 5 year 12 Million dollar deal isn't he in effect making 2.4 Million being paid in advance for his efforts? Sorry Chris but no sympathy here.
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