keggerz Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) "Thanks everyone, I love playing for the browns & put my all in to it, but it doesn't look good 4me at this point on returning..." "I don't believe I made the to do list for the team in 2010...." Edited January 7, 2010 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Why would Holmgrem & Co part ways with one of their best weapons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Why would Holmgrem & Co part ways with one of their best weapons? I hope that Cribbs has the wrong take on it because I would hate to see him leave the Browns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 evidently Cribbs got an offer under 2mill and feels disrespected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladder Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Why would Holmgrem & Co part ways with one of their best weapons? because we Browns have a tradition of dumping our most talented players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I really think the Browns should have traded him before the deadline this year. A kick returner and "slash" kind of player is a luxury a crappy team can't afford. Should have traded him to a contender for picks. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 As new team president Mike Holmgren takes over the Cleveland Browns this week, one of his first orders of business is getting off to a very rocky start. Peter Schaffer, the agent for Pro Bowler Joshua Cribbs, says the Browns are "insulting" his client with low-ball offers. Cribbs made a base salary of $900,000 this past season, and Cleveland offered to raise his annual salary to $1.4 million over the final three years of his contract, Schaffer said. Cribbs, who is Cleveland's most popular player, is coming off the most productive season of his career. He returned three kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns, rushed for 381 yards, and caught 20 receptions for the Browns (5-11), who finished the season on a four-game winning streak. On Wednesday, Cribbs also was awarded Special Teams Player of the Month by the NFL. "Not only is it insulting, but it's illogical," Schaffer said of Cleveland's offer. "There is no way to objectively justify it." This has been an ongoing saga between Cribbs and the Browns. Over the past three years, Schaffer said Cribbs was promised a fair deal by multiple power players in Cleveland, including owner Randy Lerner. A regime change put an end to negotiations last season, but Schaffer said Holmgren taking over as president should not provide another holdup. "It doesn't matter, because Josh is the same player whether the president is George W. Bush, Barack Obama, or John McCain," Schaffer said. "I'm not worried about that." Holmgren met with the Cleveland media Tuesday and was asked about Cribbs' contract situation. "We've been in contact with his representatives even when I was in Arizona," Holmgren said. "I believe players should be rewarded for what they do. I have no problems with that at all. What happens though on occasion is our view of how much that should be and the agent's view of how much that should be differs. We have made an effort." There is always potential to get better. But as it currently stands, Cribbs' camp feels the player did all he could this past season and that loyalty is not being returned. Schaffer added there is no chance of Cribbs playing for the Browns under the current contract. "They like to say Cribbs has three years left on the contract, but I can assure them they have no years left on the contract," Schaffer said sternly. "Either this gets resolved by the first day of the league year, or he will never show up for the Browns again and will immediately demand a trade. "It's not what he wants. Josh wants to be a Brown for life, but love requires a two-way street." from espn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) He's got three year left on his contract. This wasn't his rookie contract. Too damn bad. Play or sit out. no way I'd let a glorified kick returner set a precedent for renegotiating contracts. no way. Edited January 7, 2010 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) The Jets offered almost twice as much to Washington, he turned that offer down too. Cribbs is good, but is he worth as much as Washington was before he got injured? Sounds like this one will be a long drawn out affair. Is it true he has 3 years left? What the heck is his agent talking about then? Edited January 7, 2010 by Rovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Why would Holmgrem & Co part ways with one of their best weapons? Holmgren is smart- Don't overpay kick returners See Hester, Devin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Muto Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 He has 3 years left on his contract he signed years ago if he doesn't want to take a pay raise when they don't have to do anything for him he can sit out the next 3 years for all I care. He should not have signed a 5-6 year contract years ago then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 He has 3 years left on his contract he signed years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I found love on a two way street And lost it on a lonely highway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Muto Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Cribbs signs 6-year extension Zac Jackson, Staff Writer 11.03.2006 Cribbs signs 6-year extension Zac Jackson, Staff Writer 11.03.2006 In 17 months, Joshua Cribbs has gone from undrafted longshot to core player. The Browns affirmed Cribbs' status -- and his importance -- by signing him to a six-year contract extension Friday that goes through the 2012 season. Cribbs earned the extension with outstanding play on special teams and by showing steady improvement as a wide receiver. His 27.7-yard kickoff return average ranks third in the NFL, and he ranks second on the team with 9 special teams tackles. Cribbs has five kickoff returns of 40 yards or more and has caught 9 passes for 81 yards through seven games. "This is a dream come true for me," Cribbs said. "I want to thank Randy Lerner, Phil Savage and Romeo Crennel for giving me this opportunity. I love the city of Cleveland, our fans and I'm excited to have the longevity of being here for the future. "It certainly feels good to be wanted, and now I'm motivated because I want to prove to this organization that they made the right decision." The Browns had previously signed five players to long-term extensions since Romeo Crennel and Phil Savage came to the Browns in early 2005: Leigh Bodden, Andra Davis, Phil Dawson, Reuben Droughns and Orpheus Roye. A college quarterback at nearby Kent State, Cribbs made the Browns' roster last season with his special teams play and went on to set a franchise record with 1,094 kickoff return yards, including his first career touchdown on a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown vs. Detroit on Oct. 23, 2005. He finished his rookie year with 45 returns for 1,094 yards (24.3 avg.) and ranked second on the club with 19 special teams tackles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 He's got three year left on his contract. This wasn't his rookie contract. Too damn bad. Play or sit out. no way I'd let a glorified kick returner set a precedent for renegotiating contracts. no way. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Dear Ted Thompson, Please trade for this guy. He's more then just a return man. He's the best return man on the planet. He immediatley upgrades your special teams the second he puts on the uniform. The Browns are crazy to not keep him happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mello Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 That'll really get the free agents begging to go to Cleveland. What a joke. Teams should take care of the players that step up for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I picked him up in my dynasty league towards the end of the year just see how this offseason pans out. At the very least, he should play a larger role in the Cleveland offense all next year. His total numbers say fantasy WR 5/6, but seems like an intriguing prospect to watch IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Not sure how Cleveland can do all the bad deals they've done (Anderson and Quinn both being paid too much IIRC) and be afraid to throw a little money Cribbs way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Dear Ted Thompson, Please trade for this guy. He's more then just a return man. He's the best return man on the planet. He immediatley upgrades your special teams the second he puts on the uniform. The Browns are crazy to not keep him happy. Yeah . . . cause TT has such a solid track record of over-paying free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 It's called negotiating for a reason. Unfortunately, Cribbs took it public. I still believe he'll be a Brown next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 He's got three year left on his contract. This wasn't his rookie contract. Too damn bad. Play or sit out. no way I'd let a glorified kick returner set a precedent for renegotiating contracts. no way. + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yeah . . . cause TT has such a solid track record of over-paying free agents. Huh? Cribbs isn't a free agent, nor will lhe be any time soon. And at the time, 99% of the population thought Thompson over paid for Charles Woodson. Cribbs is good enough to have changed the outcome of at least 1 game a year. That's huge. I guess people still think that special teams isn't that important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 The kid is a playmaker. I think the offer should be closer to Hester's deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Wide receiver Josh Cribbs has cleaned out his locker a day after his agent told ESPN.com the Cleveland Browns were "insulting" his client with low-ball offers. Cribbs said it's "unlikely" that he'll play again for the Browns. "I did all the playing I'm going to play on this contract," Cribbs said on Thursday. "I ain't doing nothing, I'm not showing my face until it's right." Cribbs has three years remaining on a six-year $6.77 million deal. Cribbs made a base salary of $900,000 this past season. Cleveland offered to raise his annual salary to $1.4 million over the final three years of his contract, Cribbs' agent Peter Schaffer said. Cribbs, who is Cleveland's most popular player, is coming off the most productive season of his career. He returned three kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns, rushed for 381 yards and had 20 receptions for the Browns (5-11), who finished the season on a four-game winning streak. On Wednesday, Cribbs was awarded Special Teams Player of the Month by the NFL. Cribbs expressed his disappointment on his Twitter feed on Thursday: "I'm sorry guys i don't want to seem greedy but fair is fair & there is no way around it, i'm the best at what I do but paid the lowest. Hmmm." from espn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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