Underwood adamant about offset clause in Mariota's deal

You think Jersey sales are really significant? I'd like to see the number of people who have bought PSL's due to MM being drafted. If it is over 100 to this point, I would honestly be surprised.

You simply cannot compare a front office person to a NFL player.

NFL players' shelf lives are VERY short.. an injury can finish It in one second. NFL execs can work until their 80s. There is absolutely no comparison. There is also no "salary cap" or cap penalties for front office workers. That is a horrible argument.

 

Its cuz they see it as a diss to the golden god mariota

 

See thats exactly why we're doing it. Because the Jaguars gave Bortles a contract without offset language, this year they had to give in to Fowler. If we give in now, we can't tell our first round draft pick next year "we don't think you're as good as Mariota, take a hike".

 

Marcus Mariota gives Titans instant buzz

 

Unless it's the #1 or #2 pick, it's not comparable. If it is that high, you'll have a be front office and coaching staff, anyway.

Either way, it has zero impact on next year's pick. Either it's a lower pick, or it's a new front office negotiating with a top pick.

 

Well Jaguars were the #3 pick... But either way giving in now just makes it harder next year. Mariota will sign.

 

Ok.. They probably sold some single tickets to games to see him. They did for VY as well.. Do you think they will really spend thousands of dollars on PSL, AND season tickets because of this rookie, before he plays a snap? I don't think so.

Single game tickets and Jerseys are nice boosters.. those are not PSL sales where people are directly investing long-term in the franchise. We've seen this all before in 2006. If he doesn't produce, it's Deja Vu.

 

Yet you're fine with a GM double-dipping, but not a player, even though the GM, as you admit, can get paid for decades.

I think you have it backwards.

 

You're not paying Mariota anywhere near what you paid Vince Young. As you said, a player's career can end at any moment. It would seem wise to me to try and guarantee as much money as possible in that relatively short earning window, yet you're angry at Mariota. You're contradicting yourself.

Oh, and I read on this board that Titans season tickets are up 25%. Why could that be?

 

I've already explained to you how it has zero impact on next year's pick. If you refuse to understand why, that's not my problem.