03-08-2022, 12:07 PM
The Franchise Tag: The players get it, the owners get it, but it seems like some in the media do not get it.
Firstly, griping about the tag is standard for a player. They all hate it. They all get it. They aren't going to hold griping about the TAG against Bates. If it affects his play again, it's up to the locker room leaders to say "Ok Jessie, we get it, but when you're on the field we expect you 100%." I don't see Burrow, Hendrickson etc. putting up with anyone half assing it.
Secondly the owners get it. They know players are going to gripe, and won't hold it against them. It's just business, and Mike Brown is all about the business. And even if he's been stepping back, his attitude about business still permeates the team.
Lastly, the fans and media (who should know better), make up doomsday scenarios based upon grumpy tag receivers, when in reality everyone that's involved just knows it's only business.
Firstly, griping about the tag is standard for a player. They all hate it. They all get it. They aren't going to hold griping about the TAG against Bates. If it affects his play again, it's up to the locker room leaders to say "Ok Jessie, we get it, but when you're on the field we expect you 100%." I don't see Burrow, Hendrickson etc. putting up with anyone half assing it.
Secondly the owners get it. They know players are going to gripe, and won't hold it against them. It's just business, and Mike Brown is all about the business. And even if he's been stepping back, his attitude about business still permeates the team.
Lastly, the fans and media (who should know better), make up doomsday scenarios based upon grumpy tag receivers, when in reality everyone that's involved just knows it's only business.
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