Packer Insider Article- Sweet Al

[CaptainKickass]

So then when is enough? At what point do you draw the line or lines? Is there a financial line? A personality line? An age line? A longevity line? A productivity line?

I think Al is a fantastic player and it would sadden me to see him not play, much less not play for us.

I don't mind a guy asking for a raise. But if the boss says no, you still gotta do your job if you want to cash your paycheck.

This whole contract/millionaire whining/play it out in the press thing is disgusting, unprofessional, childish, rude, disrespectful, and shows a real lack of the one thing the Pack used to stand for and that was "Class".

Look behind you Al - there's a ton of guys dying for their chance to prove that they're a better player than you. Are you gonna give them that chance?

[Willard]

The Pack had exactly ZERO representatives in last year's Pro Bowl. How about this for a unique incentive: any Packer who is elected to this year's Pro Bowl makes a $1MM bonus?

Pay for Play

[Tony Oday]

Start with some int bonuses, pass defended bonuses, pro bowl selections and tackles/sacks.

Make them on par with current production maybe a little higher and give the guy the 'respect' that he earns.

If he is still bitching tell him the bench gets cold in GB in December...

[Noodle]

Works for me.

Show some life.

If it's rejected,

Then to hell with the MF.

[packrulz]

Al Harris: At A Glance

Has not missed a game since the start of the 1998 season, having played in 122 straight contests (112 regular season, plus 10 in the playoffs)
Recorded a team-record and career-high 28 passes defensed in 2005, eclipsing the 27 by Doug Evans in 1995 (record logged since 1982)
Played a team-high 99.1 percent of the defensive snaps in 2005
Often dons old-style knickers as a passionate golfer, is a member at the TPC Eagle Trace course in Coral Springs, Fla. Has played in several different golf events over the past few years
His Coral Springs home was featured on MTV’s Cribs
Has his own Web site: www.3irty1.com

Harris did have a good year, he works hard too & is usually healthy, so I agree with mrbojangles, extend the contract & sweeten it up. With him & Woodson & the new linebackers the D would be bad ass.

[mraynrand]

LOL Harris' web site has been 'suspended' A harbinger of weird Al's footbal future?

I agree with the viewpoint in the posted article. I don't care and won't comment on player's salaries, holdouts, etc. etc. from this point on. The reason? IT'S BORING!

[Partial]

I don't think you show him the money. Then we won't have any more money to improve next season or pick up a guy mid-season if we need one.

[4and12to12and4]

TT needs to stick to his guns here, or he will be opening up a can of worms that he will be regretting for the rest of his tenure here. We do not renegotiate contracts after the first couple of years. Period. TT should let him know before the beginning of TC that his contract will be reworked IF he has another great year. But to do it now would show every player that all they have to do is whine and not show up for involuntaries to get their way. Do you all want this to begin happening at an even higher rate? Well, that is exactly what will happen if TT caves with Al.

TT doesn't give players pay DECREASES for lackluster years, so why should it only go in favor of the player? How about all the players who ROB the team by making more than they are worth? TT HAS TO put his foot down here. It is too soon. Mr. Harris signed this contract and was happy about it just a short while ago, and now he needs to be patient. All he has to do is look at Driver to know that this organization deals with it's players fairly if they do the same with the organization. It seems clear cut to me.

[BooHoo]

I don't like this trend. Don't show Al the money, unless they planned all along to sign him to a contract extension. Don't just give him money because he whines like a baby.

[4and12to12and4]

Good thinking Boo, TREND is exactly what I am suggesting. If we allow Al to dictate this early in his contract, a TREND will definitely be set. A very negative TREND!!

[BooHoo]

Good thinking Boo, TREND is exactly what I am suggesting. If we allow Al to dictate this early in his contract, a TREND will definitely be set. A very negative TREND!!

Yes, I am not sure what Al is thinking.

[MJZiggy]

I don't care if they add performance based incentives to EVERYBODY's contracts. How sucky would it be to have the whole team play to make the Pro Bowl to try and get that big payday? That way, those that play get paid like players and those who stand back and watch have nothing to bitch about.

[4and12to12and4]

I don't care if they add performance based incentives to EVERYBODY's contracts. How sucky would it be to have the whole team play to make the Pro Bowl to try and get that big payday? That way, those that play get paid like players and those who stand back and watch have nothing to bitch about.

Agreed, that way the players will know this ... if yur the one of the best there is, we will pay you like it, if not then shut the **** up. It works for me!!

[NewsBruin]

I don't like using the Pro Bowl as an incentive, because it rewards names and reputations instead of pure production.

The Pro Bowl roster is voted on by players, and while I'm not saying they're dumb or biased, it's more likely a player who's had many great years (or even endorsements) will be chosen over a quiet rookie who's had a breakout season. If Shawn Alexander has more highlights, but slightly fewer yards than Samkon Gado this season, which one would get the final selection?

Also, would being an injury or "I don't feel like playing the Pro Bowl" replacement count as a Pro Bowl selection?

It's not a bad concept if a player is given bonuses if he's chosen as a Pro Bowl selection, or if he's given bonuses because he exceeds Pro Bowlers in his position in X number of Y specific statistics.

[MJZiggy]

I was using the PB as an example. You can pick any incentive you want and make it specific to each contract. What I'm saying is everyone has that "If I play like a stud then I get paid" clause in their contract so they can't come running back and saying "I'm one of the best and you're not respecting me." With these clauses, the response is, "If you're one of the best your current contract will pay you like one of the best."