Just read the cry baby story about Josh Cribbs with the Cleveland Indians. Boohooo.

So he's crying because he feels he's worth more money than what he's being paid. Umm, did you not sign the contract? When you did sign, did you not expect to do your best so that when the contract ran out, you could parlay your efforts for a larger paycheck?

I charge a person to refinish a dresser. If it turns out much better than I thought, I don't hold out for more money. You get to play a game for a living and be the idol of millions of kids. You don't deserve your job. Ass.

Contract? What's a contract?

Uhmmmmmm...doesn't Cribbs play for the Browns?

I'm pretty sure he is a football player.

Indians, Browns, Cleveland.....whatever.

Flyover state

Goin to Michigan Hockeydad?

NEVER!

Who is this Cribbs guy?

Does he play a sport or something?

Oh wait, family in Quebec? Free insurance up there I hear.

delarob, surely you know by now they need extra money so they can go to the Club more. You can't be seen at these places that lead to fights and DWI and shootings without some stash in your pocket. Damn!

Yeah Pacman Jones set that precedent.

Apart from what anyone thinks about his contract negotiations, Josh Cribbs is actually a pretty stand up guy and the generalized comparisons to Pac Man Jones way miss the mark. The story below is worth reading before throwing out generalizations about athletes or Mr. Cribbs:

Akron Beacon Journal

Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:34 pm EST

Josh Cribbs walks with late coach's son on his senior night

By Chris Chase

In a dismal year for the Cleveland Browns, wide receiver/returner Josh Cribbs has proved to be one of the only bright spots. Last month he showed he's equally good off the field.

The Pro Bowler traveled to Berea, Ohio, to walk onto the field on senior night with the son of one of his former college coaches. Michael Drake, a senior receiver at Stow High School, lost his father, Mike, in 2005 to lymphoma. He had assumed he'd be accompanied by his mother and sister for senior night introductions and was stunned when he saw Cribbs arrive minutes before the game.

''I looked, then looked away, then said, 'Why are you here?''' Michael recalled. ''I was shocked.''

A receiver, cornerback and holder for extra points, Michael said Cribbs offered advice before his final game.

''He said, 'Play your heart out. This is it. Give it your all. Don't ever stop on any play. Keep pushing,''' Michael said. ''I almost felt worried. I didn't want to look bad for him.''

Michael's late father recruited Cribbs to play at Kent State and served as a father figure to the D.C. native during his time at Kent. Mike Drake was the offensive coordinator for the Golden Flashes during Cribbs' freshman and sophomore seasons. Cribbs played quarterback in college and credits Drake for helping him drive home the fundamentals that he still uses today. So, when the idea of returning for senior night was pitched to Cribbs this summer, he didn't hesitate.

It's a small gesture, but it says a lot about the character of Cribbs. He apparently didn't feel the need to talk about it publicly; this happened Oct. 30 and, as far as I can tell, yesterday's report in the Akron Beacon Journal is the first it's been mentioned. Similarly, Drake's mother is quoted in the piece as saying that Cribbs took great pains to underplay his presence at the game for fear of taking away the spotlight from Michael and the other seniors. This shows a humility that other professional football players could sometimes stand to emulate.

also there is a HUGE difference between a Baseball contract Vs. a Football contract...

yes I know they get paid tons of money either way...but in baseball there is guaranteed money and alot of frontloading the contracts...

in football, none is guaranteed (other then bonus money) and they are usually backloaded, which the player hardly ever sees...so in football you gotta get what you can when you can...

I agree the contract should be honored, but if its truly a "contract" then it should be honored by both sides...as stated b/4 the team can cut you anytime they want during that contract and you get zip...

Tank

Contracts should have the option of renegotiation and buy-out.

Agree with Tank. NFL contracts are not guaranteed and the team can tell you to pack sand whenever they want.

One injury and your career is over. Dude is one torn knee ligament from pimpin'. I ain't mad at the brutha.

Sports contracts are renegotiated every day.

Delarob,

You refinish furniture as a pro?

#8.....Free insurance? You're not that dumb are you?!

Everyone getting crappy (same) insurance and medical treatment (same) with the help of high taxes is not free.

Cribbs..... Is freaking underpaid. The guy didn't say word one last year, and if the OP didn't have his head up his ass he would know that the team offered him a new contract and it is not to his liking. HE HAS NOT COMPLAINED ONCE UNTILL NOW.......The only reason he has now made comments is because it's part of his leverage (like you wouldn't do this given the opportunity). If you are making cabnets for someone and they start to negotiate a new price for you are you going to try to get what you are worth if you feel that you are underpaid? C'mon.

BTW I don't like the browns, and Cribbs is a stand up guy.