Rocky McIntosh not in camp

Good point about how he fits into the scheme, but I’m always amazed that they play hard ball with the good guys, but throw money at other guys. Penny wise and pound foolish, like with Antonio Pierce. But as Tony says, we don’t usually know what’s going on, the real facts.

The ones that would have become unrestricted free agents have the same gripe as McIntosh. They were generally offered one year tenders plus some level like 1st+a 3rd, a 1st, a 2nd, etc. compensation. McIntosh in effect wants to be treated like an exception and figures that he has some leverage to get an extension plus more bucks. That is his prerogative. He basically has not been a troublesome player although he has some injury concerns going back to his college days.

And uncertainity may be the reason, it could be that Rocky wants a long term deal and might want to test the market. Their is so much going on and I am sure other teams are facing the same questions. Usually a contract squabble results in a trade so it does not interfere with team chemistry.

I hope they keep him, but he probably does overrate himself. Most good players do. He’ll probably see the light, and stay. If not, I hope we get something good for him.