Has Kenny Moore Played His Last Game as a Colt?

[Chaka]

I sure hope not, but we all know that these situations can become dicey:

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...06396223557634

I would say that it have been better for him to address this internally, but apparently he did raise the issue quietly before going public:

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...27372264898561

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

FWIW - the other Star reporter indicated that Kenny Moore II was in attendance - he just decided to skip the workouts.

https://twitter.com/NateAtkins_/stat...08203750428672

Kenny Moore II and Darius Leonard aren’t practicing today, and Stephon Gilmore wandered out late.

Moore II is here in sweats, as he’s looking for a new deal, as Joel Erickson pointed out.

[JAFF]

What will the colts do! This is the worst, dogs and cats living together, MASS HYSTERIA!

[ChaosTheory]

Apparently he's present, but working individually only. It's been a while since I remember a player sitting out due to his contract. Am I missing someone recent? It's only OTA's and they just started at that. But I'd hate to see this drag into training camp and preseason. Always hoping for a smooth, full-participation offseason.

I can understand his perspective a bit. He's currently the 27th highest paid corner (per year) and feels he's much better than the 27th best corner. And it probably doesn't help that #20 on that list was just brought to your team from another team.

Reminds me of some Bill Polian wisdom...

“Never sign a big-name player from somebody else’s team who makes more money than a bellwether on your team. You’re asking for real trouble in the locker room by doing that.”


All that said... he signed the contract. At the time, he was the highest paid slot corner in the league. He's still got two years left on it, so if they don't want to extend him now, I don't think he has a leg to stand on. Which sucks for the team because he's important.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

Apparently he's present, but working individually only. It's been a while since I remember a player sitting out due to his contract. Am I missing someone recent? It's only OTA's and they just started at that. But I'd hate to see this drag into training camp and preseason. Always hoping for a smooth, full-participation offseason.

I can understand his perspective a bit. He's currently the 27th highest paid corner (per year) and feels he's much better than the 27th best corner. And it probably doesn't help that #20 on that list was just brought to your team from another team.

Reminds me of some Bill Polian wisdom...

Never sign a big-name player from somebody else’s team who makes more money than a bellwether on your team. You’re asking for real trouble in the locker room by doing that.

All that said... he signed the contract. At the time, he was the highest paid slot corner in the league. He's still got two years left on it, so if they don't want to extend him now, I don't think he has a leg to stand on. Which sucks for the team because he's important.

That's the thing I can't stand. You signed a damn contract you were happy with, live with it. If he sucked, could the team ask him to take a pay cut? Hell no.

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Spike

[/B]If he sucked, could the team ask him to take a pay cut? Hell no.

Well, they could've cut him before he set another foot on the field. He'd keep $9m without ever contributing again and that's part of the deal he signed.

Of course that's probably another sore spot because the guaranteed money in the NFL is picking up recently. Some of these CB's are getting $20m, $30m, $40m fully guaranteed. That's before the $15m-$20m per year. You can definitely see the appeal of pushing for a new deal.

[apballin]

Trying to send a message I guess something tells me he’ll be out there when it’s mandatory

[Lov2fish]

Honor the contract you signed. When it is up in two years, set your price. Would hate to see him go, but honor what you said you would play for.

[Hoopsdoc]

I guess now would be a good time to discuss how the Jags absolutely roasted him in the season finale.

[Brylok]

It will be interesting to see what happens with this.