“… From a budgeting and planning standpoint of pre-free agency, you know, we had an allotment of resources set aside, really for Jamaal. Didn’t really even really consider another running back higher than that amount of resources that we set aside for Jamaal. Business happens and, you know, that’s part of this business. It just didn’t work. We tried, but when the market crystallized and it got to a point where David was in play, kind of within the range of resources that we had set aside, that’s when we went ahead and went forward with David, which we’re extremely excited about.”
I can’t imagine Brad is lying.
Which means Jamaal and his agent blew it.
Someone else can do the math on how much money Jamaal lost by sitting on his hands. But I read this as “Montgomery got Jamaal’s bag.”
I’m fine with it. We ended up getting a better all around runner. Loved Jamaal and the excitement he brought, but it didn’t work out, and we on paper are better for it.
I think that’s the reality. Williams is trying to save face by saying the Lions offer was insulting. He and his agent assumed the Lions would overvalue and overpay but like the saying goes, ■■■■ around and find out
I hate to say this, but you almost wonder if the agent knew the Lions prior reputation and thought he knew what he could get away with. Being that they wanted him back and how he was a lockerroom guy. Probably figured that they’d overpay.
New sheriff in town though. Maybe that is why they talk about being Villians, who knows.
I viewed it as the Lions made an offer. Negotiated a cost and Jamal and his agent turned it down.
Along came David and the Lions saw an opportunity to upgrade and went for it.
Jamal and his agent definitely overplayed their hand. Jamal took his disappointment out on the Lions when he should own it and blame himself and his agent.
NFL teams stand thier ground more today than they ever have
How about due to
Lions reputation
Brad got bailed out on the decision to sign Jamaal for DM money …?
This would be the rep of giving some over rated player more money than their worth to stay in Detroit ?
Isn’t that the other side of the narrative you’re suggesting ?
This is one of those
How would you feel if Jamaal said yes
And then DM signed in NO for jamaals contract ?
Brad is saying how much Jamaal meant by that offer so DM still has big shoes to fill in the eyes of the team with even higher expectations for the season.
An explanation that fits the facts without anybody lying is that the Lions budgeted for an amount similar to Monty for Jamaal, but low-balled him as an opening bid.
Brad was real specific about how he worded that explanation.
I didn’t see where they specifically say DM is viewed as an upgrade
He definitely said they really valued JW.
I think they do respect what Williams did and the better can be 6 of 1 , half a dozen of the other … still have to prove it on the field and we can see if anybody can break his record behind this oline.
