The official Aaron Donald holdout thread - #Questfor100

[OldSchool]

Couple of points the holdout.

First, Donald will report for at least 8 games in 2017 and 2018 to secure his free agency. He has to do that, period. Also he will be planning to play real well in those games.

Second his agent is pretty creative. I think that this year is actually when AD has the most leverage in this rookie contract. Primarily because it's so much lest costly year for him to give up 2017 game checks than the checks in 2018.

And finally, the rams have been a pretty generous team. I expect they have made a solid offer for a GOAT lineman albeit with 2 years left in his rookie deal. However, I think his agent is looking for a "game changing" contract in spite of having so little real leverage.

Correct about the next two years though that leads him to the franchise tag more than free agency.

 

[dieterbrock]

I stated the offer hasn't been verified by anything in the article.

Lol, I thought I was agreeing with you with that post!

 

[thirteen28]

Correct about the next two years though that leads him to the franchise tag more than free agency.

The other thing - IF I am not mistaken - is that if he doesn't report next year by the August deadline, he will lose a year of credit toward free agency per the CBA. So, if I'm right about this, I can see him sitting out games this year, but if the deal is not resolved by this time next year he'll either be in camp or be sacrificing another year of free agency.

Anyone who knows more about this, feel free to chime in.

 

[So Ram]

Rams working on secret deal to trade AD to the Steelers for 2 first rounders, an o-lineman, and the rights to have Kevin Greene and The Bus sign one day contracts and retire in hooooorrnnns!!

Those were Anaheim guys. The start of a downfall.
This a whole new season & Aaron Donald is one of those HOF guys you don't trade away.
ED & Jakie both held out as well .

 

[Ram65]

The other thing - IF I am not mistaken - is that if he doesn't report next year by the August deadline, he will lose a year of credit toward free agency per the CBA. So, if I'm right about this, I can see him sitting out games this year, but if the deal is not resolved by this time next year he'll either be in camp or be sacrificing another year of free agency.

Anyone who knows more about this, feel free to chime in.

He has to be on the roster for six games this year to count as a full year toward free agency.

 

[12intheBox]

He has to be on the roster for six games this year to count as a full year toward free agency.

Is that still the rule? I thought that changed under the new CBA .... not that it matters in AD's situation - a deal is GOING to get done - question is when or who blinks first.

 

[Farr Be It]

Those were Anaheim guys. The start of a downfall.
This a whole new season & Aaron Donald is one of those HOF guys you don't trade away.
ED & Jakie both held out as well .

Note the blue font. I am with you. I will puke if the Donald deal doesn't get done.

 

[Ram65]

Is that still the rule? I thought that changed under the new CBA .... not that it matters in AD's situation - a deal is GOING to get done - question is when or who blinks first.

Yes I posted a link recently.

 

[So Ram]

Note the blue font. I am with you. I will puke if the Donald deal doesn't get done.

I think Aaron Donald comes back Friday. That is my hope at least.

 

[RedRam]

Does Donald have to actually "play" six games or just be available to play for six games?

 

[OC_Ram]

IDK Rams fans but this AD thing really grinds my gears. I get that you want what you deserve and you're gonna get it but to hold out? and another thing, JG, you give me a small ass sample in game 1, a tasty little morsel in game 2 then you shit all over the stage on game three. what am I to expect from my presumptive franchise QB? This too really grinds my gears!

TBH i'm not sure which one pisses me off more.

thanks for allowing me to vent.

 

[dieterbrock]

Every time I see there's a new post in this thread, I open it up hoping that THIS will the one announcing he signed his new deal....

 

[…..]

Every time I see there's a new post in this thread, I open it up hoping that THIS will the one announcing he signed his new deal....

This isnt the post announcing his new deal.....

But I heard he was packing an overnight bag!

 

[Relwolf91]

This isnt the post announcing his new deal.....

But I heard he was packing an overnight bag!

Blue font. Is he really packing an overnight bag or sarcasm? Because that's good news if he is.

 

[wolfdogg]

AD IS SIGNED!!! Will be the title of a couple threads before it makes its way here.

 

[blackbart]

If you're referring to other NFL players working at their craft, I'll bet there are damn few, if any, that do. If there was any way to actually measure and verify such a bet, I'd be willing to lay some serious money on it.

Very few make it to the NFL without working hard. Watching a few clips of Donald working out is not proof of him out working anyone. There are plenty of workout junkies that make it on teams and the Rams have plenty of them.

https://overtimeathletes.com/running-back-workout-3-crucial-tips/

These kind of programs are out there making a ton of money because guys are willing to put in the work. Donald is just one of many.

 

[bluecoconuts]

IDK Rams fans but this AD thing really grinds my gears. I get that you want what you deserve and you're gonna get it but to hold out? and another thing, JG, you give me a small ass sample in game 1, a tasty little morsel in game 2 then you crap all over the stage on game three. what am I to expect from my presumptive franchise QB? This too really grinds my gears!

TBH i'm not sure which one pisses me off more.

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Poor cropping grinds my gears.

 

[12intheBox]

Ok - I guess they are going to wait until tomorrow to sign him.

 

[LARams_1963]

Honestly I don't think he's close getting signed. If he was, why would Snead say ANYTHING like he did this morning? If he was on the cusp I would think it would be very quiet, or a leak saying a deal was near.