Rookie Michael Crabtree finally signed a contract!http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=5119245829815187443

For those of who are unaware of the situation here is a little rundown: Michael Crabtree is a former Texas Tech Red Raider who was selected 10th overall during last year's NFL Draft. He is a stud wide receiver who held out during the preseason because the San Francisco 49ers were not going to pay him enough during contract negotiations.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Lets not forget that this is a ROOKIE wide receiver who has never even seen one second of NFL action.

His reasoning for holding out was this:
Oakland Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, the No. 7 choice, signed a five-year contract that will guarantee him at least $23.5 million. Jacksonville Jaguars top pick Eugene Monroe, taken eighth overall, signed a five-year, $25 million contract that includes $19 million guaranteed.

Crabtree was simply trying to prove the point that he was worth more because of the rookie wide receiver market. I understand that. What I don't understand is why Crabtree would put on a temper tantrum over this. The fact remains that he is a rookie wide receiver who should feel honored just to make it to the big show. Don't cry over a few million dollars when there are people out there who only dream about a few million dollars. It just proves to you how money-driven sports have become. Players are becoming more and more selfish over the most ignorant issues around.

Now that this whole mess is over, do you think it was really worth it? Absolutely not! This already has certainly hurt his reputation among fans and the league. He set a bad example among rookie players that hopefully will not occur again. Rookies are rookies and, until you prove yourself in the league, take what is given to you because it should be an honor to play professional sports and not all about the money. I can't wait to see his first game because I am sure the pressure and hype will be enormous. I am sure there will be a "welcome to the league" reception from one of the opposing team's defensive backs.

For more information on the story go to: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/10/07/crabtree.ap/index.html