Percy Harvin is not yet signed by the Minnesota Vikings, so he is not at training camp. While wondering if Brett Favre would come back, the Vikes have been negotiating with Harvin. You would think that Percy is doing what any first round draft pick should do; get paid and damn the consequences. Harvin knows that your rookie contract is the only time when the NFL can't screw you. In a league with the least player rights, the NFL Draft's lack of a real slotting systems for salaries means Harvin could be demanding top-10 money, not top-20. Harvin will also make the case that he deserves more than the nearly $14 million ($7.8 guaranteed) that the guys around him got paid, since they are linemen.
But Percy needs to be in camp. Not only is he missing precious time in meetings and drills, he will come across as a selfish prima donna. That may be true of all wide receivers, but you can't expose it immediately. Coming into camp now at least shows he wants to play and he will win the support of his teammates.
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It's Crabtree's Fault ...
While I have never been a huge fan of Percy’s character — I’ve heard the no WRs have singed is because Crabtree is being a dick and wants crazy money. No agent worth his salt (which isn’t much when speaking of agents) would let his client sign until the ones picked ahead of him are inked. Percy will sign — but missing camp is huge on a rookie. Like, one day can mean the difference between returning punts or getting plays drawn up for you. This is only going to hurt Harvin. Its sad but its business.
At least CI is making grounds in Eagles camp. From what I’ve heard there — they’re impressed with his athleticism and pass-catching ability. I’m worried about his blocking. In that O you have to be able to block. I expect big things from Ingram. He was a steal that late and Donnie loves to throw to the TE.
Taurean KGB - July 31, 2009
percy should get paid his slot
no matter what players are around him. its not crabtrees fault. heyward bey got signed. percy should take what his slot affords him and get into camp
silverstreak3k - July 31, 2009
Harvin signed today, five years – none of the wire blurbs give the money.
peachy rex - August 2, 2009
Darn, hopefully he realizes the evil that is the Vikes...
And demands a trade.
bdalebs - August 2, 2009
FYI
Its usally the agents that are the cause of holdouts
Patssuck456 - August 3, 2009
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