Fool's Gold

For those of you who haven't been paying attention to the NFL's 2009 rookie class, it appears the 49'ers drafted arrogance. Receiver Michael Crabtree, drafted 10th overall by the 49'ers, is prepared to sit out the entire 2009-10 season or until he gets his money. Aside from the fact that his arrogance is going to get him blasted when he does decide to set foot on the field, there are already several things out of order here. First, Crabtree's adviser is his own blood. David Well's, Crabtree's cousin, has been the driving force behind the holdout from the get go. Believing Crabtree is worth every bit of #1 over all money, Wells aims to see this through. Now, I can't remember where I heard this but it is a pretty common saying, "never do business with family." There is just too much emotion rapped up in the whole thing when you are related. At least when you aren't related you can step back from the situation and gather some perspective, but it doesn't appear that's gonna be happening. Second, Crabtree and Wells think they can sit out an entire season and re-enter next year's draft to get top money. What a disaster this looks to be. If anyone thinks they can be removed from competing on the field for an entire year and still be ripe for the picking they must be crazy. He wont get top money he'll get less. Not just less than what he's asking, but less than what the 49'ers are currently offering. This whole situation stinks. I'm with every veteran in the league who thinks you have to earn your money. Crabtree will soon learn that a week long hold out is reasonable, but a season long hold out is just stupid. Maybe you should have gone to the Raiders Michael. Maybe then you'd fit right in with all the other nut jobs (i.e. Al Davis). I'm sure he'd love to spend a fortune on you.

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