CJ is a no show for Titans' voluntary minicamp

The Titans met with the player rep for Chris Johnson last week in an effort to reach a mutually beneficial solution to the rushing leader's contract status.

The Titans aren't believed to be contemplating an long-term offer, so they be looking for alternatives to appease Johnson. The team is expected to meet face-to-face with Johnson in the coming weeks to see if they can find common ground.
(NFL.com)
 
rotoworld,
Despite sitting out all pre-training camp activities and expressing displeasure with his contract, Chris Johnson said Monday night that he is not mad at the Titans' organization.

Taking the anti-Logan Mankins approach, Johnson deflected all questions about his contract. "I am just focusing on trying to stay in shape and being ready when I am back on the field," he said. "My mind has been on one goal, to continue to be the best running back in the league. I’ve had a great offseason." C.J. doesn't sound like a player ready to hold out of training camp.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
 
rotoworld,
A day after assuring that he's not "mad" at the Titans organization, Chris Johnson took to his Twitter account to express frustration with his contract situation.

"Just got off the phone with my agent, and it's not good news," wrote Johnson. "I'm feeling like Darrelle Revis right now. At least they're offering him something. [The Titans are] not offering me nothing." The primary issue here is that CJ2K has three years left on his contract, and the Titans are leery of setting a precedent that other players will use against them. There's no telling how this will play out until training camp starts.
Source: Chris Johnson on Twitter
 
rotoworld,
According to NFL Fanhouse, there has been "no dialogue whatsoever" between the Titans and Chris Johnson's agent in recent weeks.

Johnson tweeted earlier in the day that the Titans had yet to offer him any sort of raise, so this news comes as no shock. What is surprising, however, is the team's reported stance that the lack of progress on a new contract has nothing to do with labor uncertainly. The Titans simply don't want re-do a rookie deal with three years remaining. Johnson, of course, believes his unprecedented accomplishments merit a fresh outlook.
Source: nfl.fanhouse.com
 
rotoworld,
Chris Johnson told reporters Wednesday that he is "of course" prepared to hold out if the Titans don't meet his contract demands by the start of training camp on July 31.

"(We're) just not hearing the right things," Johnson said, referring to him and his agent. "Hopefully the more they talk we can hear some more positive things." Johnson's latest comments at least hint that the Titans are willing to negotiate, despite his Tuesday Twitterings that the team had made no overtures. From a fantasy standpoint, our concern is still only slight.
Source: Titans Radio
 
rotoworld,
Under current NFL rules, Chris Johnson must report to the Titans by August 10 in order to receive an accrued year toward eventual free agency.

If Johnson reports after the deadline, he'll play however many games with just two accrued seasons. Getting to free agency is the best way for NFL players to earn blockbuster contracts, so Johnson and his agent would be taking a huge risk if he didn't report 30 days before Week 1. Johnson also would face $16,000 fines for each day he holds out of training camp.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports


I'd think that he'll want that year to count towards free agency enough that something will shake loose before August 10.
 
After I made my above post I read this.

rotoworld,
Chris Johnson reiterated to the Nashville Tennessean on Wednesday that he is unwilling to play the 2010 season at his current salary.

Johnson was tight-lipped in early-afternoon interviews with reporters, but opened up one-on-one with the Tennessean's Jim Wyatt. "I can’t play for $550,000,’’ Johnson said. "... I am getting paid less than the starting 11 (on offense) and I’m one of the lowest paid starting running backs in the league." According to Wyatt, "it's clear (Johnson) is becoming more frustrated."
Source: Nashville Tennessean


So it seems obvious to me that the Titans need to give him a lil' something so that he can save face and get his butt to camp.
 
The Titans have to give him something. I hate all these players whining about more money. But the leagues leading rusher last year is getting paid $550,000? That is not right. And he is making way less than other starters on the team. He should get compinsated.
 
I agree, storm. CJ's situation is vastly different than other players seeking contracts. He is the best RB in the league, and quite frankly, needs to get paid for it.
 
rotoworld,
NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora continues to hear from people close to Chris Johnson that his refusal to play for $550,000 this season is "not just rhetoric."

With the obvious caveat that he's already collected $7 million guaranteed, Johnson is well aware that his 2010 salary is the lowest of the Titans' 11 starters on offense. It's tough to tell just how realistic a holdout beyond August 10 may be, but we do know that the Titans won't take him seriously unless his stance is firm right now.
Source: NFL.com
 
rotoworld,
Chris Johnson told ESPN's Michael Smith in a recent E:60 interview that he is asking the Titans for $30-40 million guaranteed.

It's franchise quarterback (or Albert Haynesworth) money. Johnson hinted earlier in the offseason that he wanted to be the highest paid offensive player in the game, and it appears he wasn't messing around. We still don't see Johnson holding out of training camp beyond August 10 because of the monetary penalties he'd incur, both on a daily basis and for the future.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
 
CJ is trying to play hard ball but the problem is he just doesn't have the cards to do it. He fails to show up by the 10th and loses that year towards FA and that is HUGE. 16k a day when your only makin 550k is a big deal as well. Hell, he holds out 10 days and that is nearly 30% of his salary in fines, can't see him doing that unless he's prepared to not play at all till he gets a new contract....which I don;t see him doing.
 
Over how many years is his fictional salary ??

Yes he did kick ass last season and is no doubt worth a salary bump.

Everything i have been reading is the Titans wont be giving him the ball as much as last season so his overall production will suffer and wont get even close to his stats of a year ago so is CJ really worth 30-40 million ?? even if used as part time decoy to keep defenses off guard sounds like a lot of cash.
 
While I agree with most of you who have said he deserves a raise I really can't fault the Titans for not wanting to be pushed into a corner by this kid with 3 years, I believe, remaining on his contract. He should report and in turn the Titans should give some sort of bonus.
 
mills said:
I have AP already, spoke with the Rice owner... trade talks are leaning towards CJ3 and VJax for Rice and Megatron...
Click to expand...

I was wondering if this trade was ever made Mills and if so how is the owner that got CJ and V Jackson feeling now? Can he sleep at night?
 
rotoworld,
Chris Johnson is "very mindful" of the 30-day rule when talking about his potential holdout.

Because it's an uncapped year, players must report to training camp by Aug. 10 to receive credit for a year of service. In other words, if Johnson doesn't get into camp by Aug. 10, he's giving up a year toward free agency. Darrelle Revis is in the same boat, but Vincent Jackson isn't because the Chargers' RFA is technically unsigned.
Source: Michael Smith on Twitter
 
(KFFL) If Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson holds out at the start of training camp, the team could seek an extra body to help spread out reps and allow for rest when someone is injured, reports Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com. If the contract dispute appears as if it could encroach on the season, the Titans would likely look closely at running backs who hit the market as teams trim rosters.
 
(Rotoworld) Vince Young expects Chris Johnson to show up when training camp opens on July 31. Analysis: "I am pretty sure he'll (be here)," Young said. "He has to pay his bills." Johnson faces daily fines of $15,000 if he doesn't arrive on time. CJ2K is not certain to arrive in late July, but we do expect to see him by the August 10 deadline to remain in compliance with the "30-day" rule.
 
rotoworld,
NFL Network's Mike Lombardi reports that the friction between Chris Johnson and the Titans is beginning to "thaw," and predicts that Johnson will report to training camp in a timely manner.

"I hear calmness on both sides," says Lombardi, adding that "everything is moving in (the) direction" of the sides reaching some form of redone contract before August. This seems to mesh with Johnson's recent patronage of the Titans' practice facility. Pick Johnson confidently in fantasy drafts. Jul. 5 - 9:32 pm et
 
Here's the cbssports.com spin,

According to a report on NFL.com, Titans RB Chris Johnson could be on the verge of signing a long-term contract. The report says the deal "will be done by the time training camp starts later this month." Johnson, who is currently under contract for $550,000 in 2010, wants to be the highest-paid offensive player after rushing for more than 2,000 yards last year.

Analysis: This would be a great sign if Johnson and the Titans can come to terms prior to training camp, and hopefully Johnson will be happy with the offer. Johnson is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in most Fantasy leagues in 2010 -- and for good reason. He might not run for 2,000 yards again, but he is a candidate for 1,500 total yards and a healthy amount of touchdowns. The key to making Fantasy owners at ease with taking Johnson with the No. 1 overall pick is Johnson being in training camp on time, so hopefully this report is accurate
 
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