Updated: Jul 26, 2005, 12:30 PM

Vote: Do players have a right to hold out?


Are Terrell Owens and Drew Rosenhaus examples of everything that's wrong with NFL players, or legitimate crusaders with a knack for poor public relations?

"Cap Casualties" are staples of the NFL offseason, as experts and fans scan the wires to see which veterans got kicked to the curb for costing too much relative to their on-field performance. But when players look at their performance relative to career expectancy and want to renegotiate, fans tend to turn on the scorn. So is there a difference? Are players greedy? And which of this year's contract squabbles could get ugly?
  • 1) Do you feel there is a legitimate difference between teams saving money by cutting players for performing below expectations and players holding out for more money after exceeding expectations?
  • 2) Given that the average NFL career lasts just 3.2 years and NFL contracts aren't guaranteed, what do you think about players who hold out to renegotiate a contract?
  • 3) Are there instances where you've supported a player holding out for a new contract?
  • 4) How important do you think training camp is for rookies?
  • 5) How important do you think training camp is for veteran players?
  • 6) What do you think of Terrell Owens' contract situation?
  • 7) What do you think of agent Drew Rosenhaus?
  • 8) Which of these potential holdouts would be the biggest loss to his team?
  • 9) What do you think of Brett Favre's criticism of Javon Walker holding out in Green Bay?
  • 10) Which of the following franchise or transition players who hasn't signed is most likely to be a long holdout?

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