No Chanting For Tom

All teams in the NFL have contract issues with players at times. The Pats are no exception. The Jets are holding their mini-camp and took the opportunity to practice on the field yesterday at their new stadium they share with the Giants.

Jets CB Darrelle Reavis has been involved in a very public battle with team management while he attempts to obtain a contract extension that would make him the highest paid defensive back in the league. His first actions were to skip the OTA's held earlier this month.

This time he took it a bit further. While practicing in their new stadium, the team allowed 7,000 fans to watch. Some of them brought signs imploring the team to pay Reavis whatever amount he wants. They also chanted: "Please pay Reavis". It caught the attention of Jets management.

I think this is shortsighted on the part of the fans. Although 2010 is an uncapped year, there will be implications in future years assuming a Collective Bargaining Agreement is worked out between the Players Association and the owners.

Most fans have a minimal understanding of the Salary Cap. They are being caught up in the hype. They should leave contract issues to the responsibility of team management.

I could never picture a scenario with fans chanting in Foxborough. Since Logan Mankins is not under contract, he does not have to be at mini-camp. I don't see the fans chanting for Brady at any point during the season while he is under contract. It just wouldn't happen.