DolphinFan87
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Wow, so many haters on this forum. I'm just as angry/upset as the next guy but I really don't think most of you are seeing both sides.
But if anything, I'm more angry at the front office then JT. He wanted to resign and the FO treated him badly. You have to remember that from February till after the draft, 90% of the stories are going to be false. There was rumors saying there was a contract on the table for him, 2million I believe? Then there are stories that there wasn't. So can't really comment on why he didn't sign that contract.
Why didn't he sign that November contract? It was only $1million. Going into an uncapped year, it seems like the dolphins got greedy. Now view it from JT's side, he needs to make a living. Why wouldn't the dolphins offer him something better, its going into an uncapped year! This is business as usual. He tried everything to resign but the dolphins were just not cooperating with him. The way he played, he deserves more then $1million.
Why didn't he sign with another team because "sources" have said other teams were "interested"? Well, lets say other teams were interested. I bet you the only teams that were "interested" was teams that weren't going to the super bowl OR playoffs. Few teams might have been interested: Rams, Cardinals, Lions, 49ers, Browns. All teams that could use a linebacker, but none are playoff worthy right now. Look at JT's point of view, would you want to sign with those teams at his age? He wants to try and get to a superbowl now. So it was either stay with the dolphins(with a appropriate amount of money) and not go to the superbowl, possibly playoffs, or go to a team that is ready if the dolphins aren't going to resign.
Why didn't he wait till after the draft? The offer stood until the draft started. There was a good chance the jets didn't need him anymore once the draft was done. They needed to adjust their draft if they had him or didn't have him. So once again, views JT's side. You have a contract on the table, better then the dolphins and the dolphins aren't contacting you. They have a playoff ready, possibly superbowl ready team. The contract will only last before the draft. Other teams that are "interested" are not playoff or super bowl worthy. You can't blame JT for picking the jets.
As much as I hate the jets, its a great move for JT. I respect the way he waited so long. He could have signed ASAP, but he waited...and waited...and waited. Now view his side again, he waited and became so patient for the dolphins to do something... at least contact him! Then Tony Sparano cancels meeting with him. How would you feel? You would feel like the whole organization turned your back on you after so many years. He has to think about his family, he can't wait so long that contract offers begin to decline and offer less and less money.
So before you guys hate on JT, be open minded. View both situations. I for one won't be burning my JT jersey.
But if anything, I'm more angry at the front office then JT. He wanted to resign and the FO treated him badly. You have to remember that from February till after the draft, 90% of the stories are going to be false. There was rumors saying there was a contract on the table for him, 2million I believe? Then there are stories that there wasn't. So can't really comment on why he didn't sign that contract.
Why didn't he sign that November contract? It was only $1million. Going into an uncapped year, it seems like the dolphins got greedy. Now view it from JT's side, he needs to make a living. Why wouldn't the dolphins offer him something better, its going into an uncapped year! This is business as usual. He tried everything to resign but the dolphins were just not cooperating with him. The way he played, he deserves more then $1million.
Why didn't he sign with another team because "sources" have said other teams were "interested"? Well, lets say other teams were interested. I bet you the only teams that were "interested" was teams that weren't going to the super bowl OR playoffs. Few teams might have been interested: Rams, Cardinals, Lions, 49ers, Browns. All teams that could use a linebacker, but none are playoff worthy right now. Look at JT's point of view, would you want to sign with those teams at his age? He wants to try and get to a superbowl now. So it was either stay with the dolphins(with a appropriate amount of money) and not go to the superbowl, possibly playoffs, or go to a team that is ready if the dolphins aren't going to resign.
Why didn't he wait till after the draft? The offer stood until the draft started. There was a good chance the jets didn't need him anymore once the draft was done. They needed to adjust their draft if they had him or didn't have him. So once again, views JT's side. You have a contract on the table, better then the dolphins and the dolphins aren't contacting you. They have a playoff ready, possibly superbowl ready team. The contract will only last before the draft. Other teams that are "interested" are not playoff or super bowl worthy. You can't blame JT for picking the jets.
As much as I hate the jets, its a great move for JT. I respect the way he waited so long. He could have signed ASAP, but he waited...and waited...and waited. Now view his side again, he waited and became so patient for the dolphins to do something... at least contact him! Then Tony Sparano cancels meeting with him. How would you feel? You would feel like the whole organization turned your back on you after so many years. He has to think about his family, he can't wait so long that contract offers begin to decline and offer less and less money.
So before you guys hate on JT, be open minded. View both situations. I for one won't be burning my JT jersey.