Adviser: Crabtree could re-enter draft

Firefly5 · 08-07-2009, 07:00 PM

San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree is prepared to sit out this season and re-enter the NFL draft in 2010, David Wells, Crabtree's cousin and adviser, said Thursday.

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"We are prepared to do it," Wells said. "Michael just wants fair market value. They took him with the 10th pick and you have Darrius Heyward-Bey [the seventh overall pick by the Oakland Raiders] getting $38 million? This week is crucial. Michael was one of the best players in the draft and he just wants to be paid like one of the best players. This week is very crucial."

However, Crabtree's agent told ESPN.com that no such threat has been made on his part.

Addressing the report, agent Eugene Parker told ESPN.com on Thursday afternoon: "You've known me a long time and I'm not a guy who makes threats. Nor am I a guy who negotiates in the public. I don't know where this came from but no such threat has been made."

The 49ers on Thursday released a statement saying that the team does not negotiate in the media. "In our view, there have been open and positive conversations on both sides," the statement says.

Wells said he believes the Niners have made an offer but that it is not acceptable. Wells said Crabtree is ready to start practicing and was held out of organized team activities this spring by coaches only for precautionary reasons.

Crabtree, who turns 22 next month, also missed the 49ers' offseason minicamps while recovering from a foot injury but was a regular presence at team headquarters for rehabilitation and strengthening workouts.

When quarterback Alex Smith was told about the report, he shook his head.

"I haven't spoken to him since the summer," said Smith. "It's something I haven't thought about to tell you the truth. We're pretty focused on the guys we have here right now. I'm not worried about it."

If Crabtree does show up, he'll do so having missed all the OTAs and a growing chunk of training camp. "As a rookie, you're already behind the eight ball," Smith said. "You're just trying to catch up, all the timing that goes with it and trying to know your position, it's hard."

Crabtree caught 97 passes for 1,165 yards and 19 touchdowns last year during his sophomore season at Texas Tech. He finished his collegiate career with 231 receptions, 3,127 yards and 41 TDs.

Joe Schad is a college football reporter for ESPN. Information from ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli and The Associated Press was used in this report.

Cashvillian · 08-07-2009, 10:09 PM

He is a talented dude that deserves more money than there going to give him.

theintg · 08-07-2009, 10:50 PM

Yo 9ers! Pay up! This guy was one of the best talents in the draft!

DaTBoYFrOMTeXaS · 08-13-2009, 12:51 PM

I understand why he wants more money but it kind of sucks to see some players are ONLY in it for the money.

I'm not disagreeing with his decision, either. Hope someone else picks him up...

BrebYayo · 08-15-2009, 02:01 AM

^^^ ya like goin to the cowboys they could use a nice receiver

dmxrulzny567 · 08-18-2009, 11:26 AM

Fair market value is getting paid like the 10th pick should. He was picked after Heyward-Bey = Less money than him. Get over it. Maclin(19), Harvin(22) n Nicks(29) were all picked after both Crabtree(10) n Heyward-Bey(7) n they got paid accordingly, unlike this DIVA who thinks he should be paid MORE than DHB because of what a MOCK DRAFT said.

I'm gonna laugh my fucking ass off when/if he re-enters the Draft next April n doesn't get picked in the 1st round. Then what's he gonna do? Whine about not being picked in the 1st round? He needs to grow a pair of ballz n accept that he should be paid like the 10th pick should. Fucker thinks he's GOD'S GIFT to Football. He's not either. Somebody needs to talk to him n tell him that you were picked AFTER DHB n should be PAID LIKE IT.

Damn I hate people like this guy, it just shows how fucked up some people can be.

BrebYayo · 08-19-2009, 01:57 AM

he should just sign the deal with the 49ers...then prove how much he is worth on the field

topballer87 · 08-19-2009, 09:35 AM

wtf his adviser is fuking him up he gotta be crazy ifd he thinks he is going to take a year off re enter and get drafted higher it wont happen hommie and he wont get as much money as the 49's are offering him stupid move by his lil cousin

Moevenom · 08-20-2009, 04:29 PM

I love the fact that the 9ers arent budging. fuck crabtree and his idiot ass cousin i hope he re-enters the draft and get picked in the 7rd like Bo Jackson. Plus i really much rather see the young receivers we have get some playing time with this clown gone.

Cashvillian · 08-21-2009, 12:06 AM

He was the best Wide receiver in the college football without question. If it wasnt for the injury he would have got picked way higher.

Cynic · 08-22-2009, 07:32 PM

dumb-move on both parties.
There is a reason he got picked 10th and now this hold -out will give him a bad reputation with front offices everywhere. Best bet is siging a short contract5 and re-negotiating in 2011

$pL!Ff · 09-06-2009, 08:15 AM

He is acting like a little ass baby. Its players like this that fuck everything up cause they only after the money instead of the love & passion for the game. Crabtree is a good receiver and very productive in college, no question about that but how will his transaction to the NFL be? It's tough already for a rookie to play in the NFL, its even tougher when your coming off foot surgery, not attending OTAs or camp. He needs to stop acting like a fuckin' mama's boy and take the bib off from under his chin and adjust his booster seat. If I were him, I would just sign a 2-3yrs deal since I'm not happy wit the 5-6yrs deal they offering before I end up like Anquan Boldin who til this day is unhappy wit his rookie contract, even though he wasn't a 1st Rd pick. Crabtree needs to appreciate the faith the 49ers got in him to even select his ass and get his ass on the field along wit Brrrruuuuuuce and Morgan.

08-07-2009, 07:00 PM	#1
Firefly5 Droppin' Knowledge Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 4,103 Repped: 1,100 Repped 680 Times in 242 Posts Neg Reps: 57 Neg Repped at 22 Times in 20 Posts	Adviser: Crabtree could re-enter draft Adviser: Crabtree could re-enter draft San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree is prepared to sit out this season and re-enter the NFL draft in 2010, David Wells, Crabtree's cousin and adviser, said Thursday. NFC West blog ESPN.com's Mike Sando writes about all things NFC West in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation "We are prepared to do it," Wells said. "Michael just wants fair market value. They took him with the 10th pick and you have Darrius Heyward-Bey [the seventh overall pick by the Oakland Raiders] getting $38 million? This week is crucial. Michael was one of the best players in the draft and he just wants to be paid like one of the best players. This week is very crucial." However, Crabtree's agent told ESPN.com that no such threat has been made on his part. Addressing the report, agent Eugene Parker told ESPN.com on Thursday afternoon: "You've known me a long time and I'm not a guy who makes threats. Nor am I a guy who negotiates in the public. I don't know where this came from but no such threat has been made." The 49ers on Thursday released a statement saying that the team does not negotiate in the media. "In our view, there have been open and positive conversations on both sides," the statement says. Wells said he believes the Niners have made an offer but that it is not acceptable. Wells said Crabtree is ready to start practicing and was held out of organized team activities this spring by coaches only for precautionary reasons. Crabtree, who turns 22 next month, also missed the 49ers' offseason minicamps while recovering from a foot injury but was a regular presence at team headquarters for rehabilitation and strengthening workouts. When quarterback Alex Smith was told about the report, he shook his head. "I haven't spoken to him since the summer," said Smith. "It's something I haven't thought about to tell you the truth. We're pretty focused on the guys we have here right now. I'm not worried about it." If Crabtree does show up, he'll do so having missed all the OTAs and a growing chunk of training camp. "As a rookie, you're already behind the eight ball," Smith said. "You're just trying to catch up, all the timing that goes with it and trying to know your position, it's hard." Crabtree caught 97 passes for 1,165 yards and 19 touchdowns last year during his sophomore season at Texas Tech. He finished his collegiate career with 231 receptions, 3,127 yards and 41 TDs. Joe Schad is a college football reporter for ESPN. Information from ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli and The Associated Press was used in this report. __________________ San Francisco 49ERS 2009 NFC West Champs

08-07-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
Cashvillian Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cashville, Ten-a-key Posts: 1,222 Repped: 20 Repped 94 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 5 Posts	He is a talented dude that deserves more money than there going to give him. __________________

08-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
theintg :Norris: Co-Leader Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,335 Repped: 60 Repped 262 Times in 139 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 5 Times in 4 Posts	Yo 9ers! Pay up! This guy was one of the best talents in the draft! __________________

08-13-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
DaTBoYFrOMTeXaS TeXaS MaDE \| TeXaS RaISED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 6,010 Repped: 419 Repped 3,464 Times in 417 Posts Neg Reps: 76 Neg Repped at 65 Times in 45 Posts	I understand why he wants more money but it kind of sucks to see some players are ONLY in it for the money. I'm not disagreeing with his decision, either. Hope someone else picks him up... __________________

08-15-2009, 02:01 AM	#5
BrebYayo NEW B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NEW B Posts: 1,961 Repped: 600 Repped 184 Times in 79 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	^^^ ya like goin to the cowboys they could use a nice receiver __________________

08-18-2009, 11:26 AM	#6
dmxrulzny567 HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: $outh H-Town Texa$ MotherFucker$! Posts: 592 Repped: 102 Repped 6 Times in 3 Posts Blog Entries: 2 Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 1 Post	Fair market value is getting paid like the 10th pick should. He was picked after Heyward-Bey = Less money than him. Get over it. Maclin(19), Harvin(22) n Nicks(29) were all picked after both Crabtree(10) n Heyward-Bey(7) n they got paid accordingly, unlike this DIVA who thinks he should be paid MORE than DHB because of what a MOCK DRAFT said. I'm gonna laugh my fucking ass off when/if he re-enters the Draft next April n doesn't get picked in the 1st round. Then what's he gonna do? Whine about not being picked in the 1st round? He needs to grow a pair of ballz n accept that he should be paid like the 10th pick should. Fucker thinks he's GOD'S GIFT to Football. He's not either. Somebody needs to talk to him n tell him that you were picked AFTER DHB n should be PAID LIKE IT. Damn I hate people like this guy, it just shows how fucked up some people can be. __________________ "8732 David Brown T-Shirt/No G-Unit shoes cuz they make my feet hurt" - Young Buck, Terminate On Sight(G-Unit Diss) B.G. - Too Hood 2 B Hollywood - TBA

08-19-2009, 01:57 AM	#7
BrebYayo NEW B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NEW B Posts: 1,961 Repped: 600 Repped 184 Times in 79 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	he should just sign the deal with the 49ers...then prove how much he is worth on the field __________________

08-19-2009, 09:35 AM	#8
topballer87 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fla Posts: 2,850 Repped: 575 Repped 267 Times in 30 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	wtf his adviser is fuking him up he gotta be crazy ifd he thinks he is going to take a year off re enter and get drafted higher it wont happen hommie and he wont get as much money as the 49's are offering him stupid move by his lil cousin

08-20-2009, 04:29 PM	#9
Moevenom Join Date: May 2006 Location: The BAY!!! Posts: 130 Repped: 26 Repped 1 Time in 1 Post Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love the fact that the 9ers arent budging. fuck crabtree and his idiot ass cousin i hope he re-enters the draft and get picked in the 7rd like Bo Jackson. Plus i really much rather see the young receivers we have get some playing time with this clown gone. __________________

08-21-2009, 12:06 AM	#10
Cashvillian Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cashville, Ten-a-key Posts: 1,222 Repped: 20 Repped 94 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 5 Posts	He was the best Wide receiver in the college football without question. If it wasnt for the injury he would have got picked way higher. __________________

08-22-2009, 07:32 PM	#11
Cynic Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,420 Repped: 9 Repped 16 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 2 Posts	dumb-move on both parties. There is a reason he got picked 10th and now this hold -out will give him a bad reputation with front offices everywhere. Best bet is siging a short contract5 and re-negotiating in 2011 __________________

09-06-2009, 08:15 AM	#12
$pL!Ff {\|M.O.B\|} Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NewJersey 973 Posts: 837 Repped: 151 Repped 68 Times in 36 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 16 Times in 14 Posts	He is acting like a little ass baby. Its players like this that fuck everything up cause they only after the money instead of the love & passion for the game. Crabtree is a good receiver and very productive in college, no question about that but how will his transaction to the NFL be? It's tough already for a rookie to play in the NFL, its even tougher when your coming off foot surgery, not attending OTAs or camp. He needs to stop acting like a fuckin' mama's boy and take the bib off from under his chin and adjust his booster seat. If I were him, I would just sign a 2-3yrs deal since I'm not happy wit the 5-6yrs deal they offering before I end up like Anquan Boldin who til this day is unhappy wit his rookie contract, even though he wasn't a 1st Rd pick. Crabtree needs to appreciate the faith the 49ers got in him to even select his ass and get his ass on the field along wit Brrrruuuuuuce and Morgan. __________________ "No kids rapping or ostriches, Just kidnapings & hostages" - Cam

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