Crabtree the NFL and Money

I choose to read a blog from the sportsonmymind.com website because of the articles on their sparked more of an interest to me. The site was organized very well and I was able to navigate from blog to blog fairly quickly. The three teams whispering in Michael Crabtree’s ear caught my attention. I have been following the Michael Crabtree situation since it all started back in April when he was drafted 10th overall by the 49ers. The fact that he takes up a roster spot on my fantasy football league also made me want to see if the rumors are true that other teams are interested in Crabtree. I agree 100 % with “dwil” the author of this article. He sees exactly what I see that is wrong in professional sports specifically the NFL. It is all about the money in professional sports and owners, coaches, and player all contribute to that. The owners want their franchises to be successful so they in turn want the best players and are willing to pay top dollar. As far as Crabtree goes he is way in over his head. Believing his agent Eugene Parker that other teams are interested in him and sitting out the 2009 season might not be a bad idea is completely illogical from a competitive prospective. Think about it one whole year away from one of the most physical games if not the most physical game will leave Crabtree behind when it comes to developing in the NFL. Although not mentioned in the article part of the reason Crabtree will not sign with the 49ers is due to the fact that the Darrius Heyward-Bey the 7th overall pick by the Raiders is would be making more money than him in his contract. I don’t understand that, Crabtree has not proved anything in the NFL yet. Heyward-Bey had a great NFL combine and was able to move his draft position up by doing so. Crabtree was coming off an injury he suffered to his leg following the 2008-09 season. Yes what he did with Texas Tech last year was remarkable and he was a talented wide receiver in college but he needs to prove he can play at the highest level before he signs huge mega million contract. If I was Crabtree I would sign with the 49ers they are 2-0 in a weak West Division that they have a good chance of winning. This goes back to what we have discussed before in class that players do not really play for the love of the game and merely just care about how many zeros are behind their name.