Arbitrator Rules That Titans QB McNair Can Work Out With Team

Coachnorm · 05-31-2006, 09:06 PM

Arbitrator John Feerick has ruled that the Titans must allow QB Steve McNair to work out with the team.

http://www.sportsoutlaw.com/nflnews/

MOJO · 05-31-2006, 09:08 PM

Question is, does McNair want to work out with the team?

Coachnorm · 05-31-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Question is, does McNair want to work out with the team?

That is the question now. McNair and the players Union brought this arbitration hoping the arbitrator would find the Titans in violation and cut McNair loose right now so he could go to the Ravens. But the arbitrator dodged that whole bullet by just saying yes the Titans violated McNairs contract but now have to let him practice or cut him as a result.

MOJO · 06-01-2006, 10:52 AM

I think that McNair got a pretty raw deal here. I also think that this ruling will be a topic of converstation in future CBA talks.

It is a known fact that the Titans cant afford to sign their rookies unless McNair renegotiates. He has already done this, and has no obligation to renegotiate again, nor should anyone think he should. He can go play for the Ravens in 2006 and make more money than the Titans would pay him for a renegotiated 3 year deal. He doesn't want to renegotiate, so they lock him out of the practice area. I think anybody can read through that and see it is nothing more than a way for try to force McNair and Cook's hand on this deal.

Am I looking at it wrong?

Taz · 06-01-2006, 10:54 AM

Nope, I think you hit it right on the head.

Phicinfan · 06-01-2006, 10:57 AM

I also agree with your point of view Mike.

However, I also think Tennessee is trying to force Baltimore for more value. Everyone knows the McNair is gone. To me it is a given, and so do alot of others. The key is...do they trade him and get value...or just cut him. I think Tennessee hoped Baltimore was desperate to get him and overpay. Instead Baltimore is taking the tack take my offer, or I wait till he is cut. Honestly, what killed the Titans was how quickly McNair and baltimore came to a contractual agreement. I think the Titans were hoping that would drag out...and make McNair more open to staying. I think that horse has left the barn...and Tennesse is really, really stuck here.


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Phicinfan Deputy Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 10,618 vCash: 84261 Donate	I also agree with your point of view Mike. However, I also think Tennessee is trying to force Baltimore for more value. Everyone knows the McNair is gone. To me it is a given, and so do alot of others. The key is...do they trade him and get value...or just cut him. I think Tennessee hoped Baltimore was desperate to get him and overpay. Instead Baltimore is taking the tack take my offer, or I wait till he is cut. Honestly, what killed the Titans was how quickly McNair and baltimore came to a contractual agreement. I think the Titans were hoping that would drag out...and make McNair more open to staying. I think that horse has left the barn...and Tennesse is really, really stuck here. __________________ Expert on nothing, opinionated on everything...

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06-01-2006, 10:52 AM	#4
MOJO who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 29,594 vCash: 3441160 Donate Blog Entries: 18	I think that McNair got a pretty raw deal here. I also think that this ruling will be a topic of converstation in future CBA talks. It is a known fact that the Titans cant afford to sign their rookies unless McNair renegotiates. He has already done this, and has no obligation to renegotiate again, nor should anyone think he should. He can go play for the Ravens in 2006 and make more money than the Titans would pay him for a renegotiated 3 year deal. He doesn't want to renegotiate, so they lock him out of the practice area. I think anybody can read through that and see it is nothing more than a way for try to force McNair and Cook's hand on this deal. Am I looking at it wrong?