DIRTYCASHHOLDIN
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There is absolutely no love loss at all.....between RICK SPIELMAN and MIKE TODD.....the agent for ORONDE GADSDEN.
SPILEMAN is privately steaming that TODD tried to force a contract extrension....basically down the DOlphins throat....with the timing of the decision....on whether or not ORONDE would have the wrist surgery or not. The Dolphins wanted to help ORONDE try and play....they did not want to lose him....and hoped that ORONDE would delay the surgery. When TODD called SPIELMAN about a new contract exrtension....it was literally before the swelling had even gone down on the wrist. Spielman basically told TODD....that he was completely out of line....first for demanding a new contract extension with the timing of ORONDES injury and his "decision".
Basically....SPIELMAN was told by TODD......that he wanted ORONDE to be paid like a bonafide starter in the NFL... and told SPIELMAN that Oronde would like a 3 year deal with a signing bonus....a contract that apparently was so high in demand...that SPIELMAN did not even take it seriously. Like he stated...they were "worlds and miles" apart. The sad thing is this......SPIELMAN was so angered by TODD and his timing with his demands......after the initial meeting we over......he later faxed a "counter-offer"....which of course....was to TODD.....a joke....saying later...that SPIELMAN offered ORONDE a contract that should go to the 53rd man on the roster"..
Thats pretty much how it went......and this is where we are.....and quite sadly....IMO.....as for GADSDEN's future.
I am one that says to SPIELMAN......Please give ORONDE a fair contract....he does deserve that. Here is a guy who gives it all on the field....you feel that Oronde is a lunch-pail player....a guy that just brings it each and every game. You also feel that GADSDEN is a home grown type of player....having come off the ARENA football depths....literally a find by then coach JIMMY JOHNSON. Couple his overachieving gifts.....with his great hands....low-key personality....and work ethic.....there is not really that much more you can ask for in a player...that resembles.....CLASS. Oronde GADSDEN is in fact .....a players type of player.....and you know everyone in that locker room....privately says to DOlphin Management....GIVE HIM SOME MONEY.... they want him....and so does...DAVE WANNSTEDT. And ORONDE for crying out loud....says that he loves the fans....and loves playing for the DOlphins. So what gives here?
Is is a personal thing between SPIELMAN and MIKE TODD?
This is not the first time that ORONDE has complained about a new deal either. Spielman gave in last time.....but not without a long and battered battle....both inside the Dolphins offices...and outside....in the media......we have seen this before.....both guys taking their sides....using the media to plead to the public...their takes on what is right and what is wrong.
I have heard that ORONDE is very loyal to MIKE TODD....and that he is not going anywhere.... and probably....neither this up-hill battle ORONDE now finds himself in...to remain playing in a DOlphins uniform.
It does appear that there is a personal dislike between both SPIELMAN and TODD......but in the end....can they both put there differences aside once again.....to allow ORONDE to remain in MIAMI?
Who is the bad guy here.....I mean what if TODD is really asking for over 2 million per season for ORONDE...with a nice sign-on bonus.....for a guy who is coming off of wrist surgery?
ANd is SPIELMAN the bad guy....for not offering a contract to TODD....that is not.....an embarrassment to ORONDE....in which he stated it was?
How do you guys think this is going to play out?
Do you see GADSDEN coming back?
And do you think that this is indeed a personal thing?
WIll WAYNE HUIZENGA...get directly involved with this...with WANNY's insistence....that he make the final call?
DCH
SPILEMAN is privately steaming that TODD tried to force a contract extrension....basically down the DOlphins throat....with the timing of the decision....on whether or not ORONDE would have the wrist surgery or not. The Dolphins wanted to help ORONDE try and play....they did not want to lose him....and hoped that ORONDE would delay the surgery. When TODD called SPIELMAN about a new contract exrtension....it was literally before the swelling had even gone down on the wrist. Spielman basically told TODD....that he was completely out of line....first for demanding a new contract extension with the timing of ORONDES injury and his "decision".
Basically....SPIELMAN was told by TODD......that he wanted ORONDE to be paid like a bonafide starter in the NFL... and told SPIELMAN that Oronde would like a 3 year deal with a signing bonus....a contract that apparently was so high in demand...that SPIELMAN did not even take it seriously. Like he stated...they were "worlds and miles" apart. The sad thing is this......SPIELMAN was so angered by TODD and his timing with his demands......after the initial meeting we over......he later faxed a "counter-offer"....which of course....was to TODD.....a joke....saying later...that SPIELMAN offered ORONDE a contract that should go to the 53rd man on the roster"..
Thats pretty much how it went......and this is where we are.....and quite sadly....IMO.....as for GADSDEN's future.
I am one that says to SPIELMAN......Please give ORONDE a fair contract....he does deserve that. Here is a guy who gives it all on the field....you feel that Oronde is a lunch-pail player....a guy that just brings it each and every game. You also feel that GADSDEN is a home grown type of player....having come off the ARENA football depths....literally a find by then coach JIMMY JOHNSON. Couple his overachieving gifts.....with his great hands....low-key personality....and work ethic.....there is not really that much more you can ask for in a player...that resembles.....CLASS. Oronde GADSDEN is in fact .....a players type of player.....and you know everyone in that locker room....privately says to DOlphin Management....GIVE HIM SOME MONEY.... they want him....and so does...DAVE WANNSTEDT. And ORONDE for crying out loud....says that he loves the fans....and loves playing for the DOlphins. So what gives here?
Is is a personal thing between SPIELMAN and MIKE TODD?
This is not the first time that ORONDE has complained about a new deal either. Spielman gave in last time.....but not without a long and battered battle....both inside the Dolphins offices...and outside....in the media......we have seen this before.....both guys taking their sides....using the media to plead to the public...their takes on what is right and what is wrong.
I have heard that ORONDE is very loyal to MIKE TODD....and that he is not going anywhere.... and probably....neither this up-hill battle ORONDE now finds himself in...to remain playing in a DOlphins uniform.
It does appear that there is a personal dislike between both SPIELMAN and TODD......but in the end....can they both put there differences aside once again.....to allow ORONDE to remain in MIAMI?
Who is the bad guy here.....I mean what if TODD is really asking for over 2 million per season for ORONDE...with a nice sign-on bonus.....for a guy who is coming off of wrist surgery?
ANd is SPIELMAN the bad guy....for not offering a contract to TODD....that is not.....an embarrassment to ORONDE....in which he stated it was?
How do you guys think this is going to play out?
Do you see GADSDEN coming back?
And do you think that this is indeed a personal thing?
WIll WAYNE HUIZENGA...get directly involved with this...with WANNY's insistence....that he make the final call?
DCH