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Ronnie Brown promises to be in camp on time
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on June 16, 2010 9:48 AM ET
By our unofficial count, Ronnie Brown is one of the ten remaining unsigned restricted free agents. It's mostly a symbolic gesture.
The Dolphins running back desires a long-term contract, and risks no money by leaving the tender unsigned for now. (The Dolphins can't reduce his salary because 110 percent of his 2009 base salary is higher than any restricted tender.)
Brown also promised to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that he will show up to training camp on time, so he's not exactly playing hardball.
"It's not a big deal on either side, them or myself," Brown said. "There's not any tension either way."
We don't see the Dolphins getting motivated to extend Brown's deal. Even if Brown excels in 2010, they can use the franchise tag on him next year. (Assuming there is a franchise tag next year. And, you know, football.)
I dont know what to think about this, as he did say he would sign his tender before the 15th. Well he never signed the tender. I know most of you say this is no biggie, but I dont like this at all. Just sign the damn thing and lets get it going Ronnie. It's not all about money. I know a lot of folks out there that would actually PAY to play the game. I myself play semi-pro ball for the Pensacola Lightning, and I have to pay, or find sponsership. Football is too much of a business, and we are spoiling these guys by paying them so much to play a game. Hey I'm not hating on them though. If you cant get that kind of dough, get it........ but dont let it go to your head.