Aaron Donald’s contract situation

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My God how many times can we split hairs people. Every page literally repeats itself over and over

There are other things to do if you'really bored with the topic. I'm pretty sure I haven't read all 60 pages. I just drop in now and then.

 

[1maGoh]

Random speculation on AD tweeting the hourglass emoji:

I see it as a good thing.

It could be :

hurry up
I’m getting impatient
We’re getting close
Wrap this up, fellas

Frankly, don’t quite understand how it could have a negative connotation? An emoji of him chilling at the beach without feeling any sense of urgency...that would be bad.

AD is feeling the pressure of losing time, and that has to be a good thing, IMHO

It could mean:

1.You're running out of time before I decide I'm not playing for you ever

2.Time is getting short until the season starts, and I'm not playing without a new contract

3.Times up. I'm holding out 10 games even with a new contract, just out of spite

If you can't find the negative in any statement, you're just not being creative enough. Of those three options, I assumed it was number 2. Number 3 sounds like the kind of shit I would do because I'm a jerk who hold grudges and likes to get a point across. Number 1 is probably last likely.

I don't think it was a good sign at all. If things were going well, I assume he would either stay quiet or he would say something positive. Random hourglass emojis are a subtle message. No one sends a positive message subtly.

 

[RamFan503]

It could also simply be a message to all involved to just get it done as time is ticking away until the season starts.

 

[Akrasian]

It could also simply be a message to all involved to just get it done as time is ticking away until the season starts.

Isn't he one of the ones involved? Sort of the central person, in fact.

 

[RamFan503]

Isn't he one of the ones involved? Sort of the central person, in fact.

Not sure. You hear these players a lot of times say things like, “that’s why I have an agent.” Kind of indicating that’s their job - I’m here to play football. Of course he’s not so....

Just saying it pretty much has as much merit as any of the other guesses. He may very well be getting tired of the negotiating game and wants it to end so he can be with his team mates.

 

[XXXIVwin]

It could mean:

1.You're running out of time before I decide I'm not playing for you ever

2.Time is getting short until the season starts, and I'm not playing without a new contract

3.Times up. I'm holding out 10 games even with a new contract, just out of spite

If you can't find the negative in any statement, you're just not being creative enough.

Respectfully disagree on all counts.
1. Sounds like AD loves the Rams and McVay and isn’t eager to burn bridges.

2. Yeah, bull. The dude’s got no leverage. Rams would call his bluff and he knows it.

3. “I’m going to forfeit millions of dollars out of spite?” Um.... no.

Finding the negative in any statement? How about “Thanks for saving my life?” Where’s the hidden negative connotation in that sentence?

Yeah, the hourglass is cryptic. But I suspect AD is soon going to realize his bluff is about to get called... Rams FO is too smart and has too much leverage. AD really doesn’t have much room to maneuver, and this bullshit bluff will soon be over.

 

[IowaRam]

 

[Merlin]

Another possible meaning of the hourglass...

 

[12intheBox]

This thread will almost surely break the 100 page barrier if things get ugly. I'm assuming that hasn't been done before. Is there a record for these things?

Didn’t the Aaron Donald contract thread break 100 pages last year?

 

[Merlin]

Didn’t the Aaron Donald contract thread break 100 pages last year?

I have no idea. But then again I can't recall what I had for breakfast. Think it was pretty good too, or was it?

 

[bubbaramfan]

:deadhorse: :blah::blah::blah: :sleepz::baghead:

Three more days (Aug 7), before we'll know something concrete and this thread can take off for another 1,000 posts

 

[MTRamsFan]

Here's my on the AD contract situation. Hell, I'll even throw in a couple bucks to help get him signed.

 

[dang]

I propose a protest fasting until Donald signs or until August 8th - whichever comes first. No more posts on this thread until one or the other occurs. If August 7th ends without a signing we are in a whole different situation.

 

[Ramhusker]

DONALD SIGNS!!!





Nope, just ROD signs.

 

[ReekofRams]

DONALD SIGNS!!!





Nope, just ROD signs.

That's funny, bad, but funny.

 

[XXXIVwin]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

:rant:

 

[Dodgersrf]

Another possible meaning of the hourglass...

Always funny

 

[Dodgersrf]

That would have been a great idea

 

[wolfdogg]

I propose a protest fasting until Donald signs or until August 8th - whichever comes first. No more posts on this thread until one or the other occurs. If August 7th ends without a signing we are in a whole different situation.

I'm already on day 3. Water fast, no juice. Was going to start eating tomorrow but Ill go until Wednesday. You hear that AD? No Monday pot roast for me you sick bastard! I hope you're happy eating ribs or whatever this weekend but remember, my slender 235 pound frame is withering away.