Aaron Maybin Still Unsigned in Buffalo
August 20, 2009 at 9:16 am Tina Hay 2 comments
Aaron Maybin, who left Penn State after his junior season and was drafted in the first round by the Bills this past April, is still a contract holdout in Buffalo.
I saw an article a week or so ago that explained that it’s typical for first-round picks to wait for the players who were drafted ahead of them to sign contracts (so they can see how much money those guys are going to get) before they finalize their own contracts. It made sense to me.
But yesterday’s Buffalo News has a commentary by Jerry Sullivan that argues pretty persuasively that Maybin’s holdout has gone on too long.
The Bills are ready to slot him into the No. 11 spot and make him rich beyond his wildest imaginings. It’s time to sign a contract, get on the field, and start figuring out what it takes to be a productive NFL defensive end.
Sullivan points out that Maybin is likely to make at least $25 million over the next five years—just a bit more than you or I were making at the age of 21, huh?
Maybin should be thanking his lucky stars. A year ago, he was a sophomore backup at Penn State. If suspensions and injuries hadn’t opened up a spot, Maybin might be preparing for the opener against Akron today.
Less than one year as a college starter and he’s worth $25 million. Great country, eh? Maybin is lucky the NFL hasn’t negotiated a rookie salary cap. The current system, which showers millions on unproven players, is absurd.
Sullivan’s commentary is pretty thought-provoking and well worth a read. Head to the “Leave a Reply” box at the bottom of this post and let me know what you think.
Tina Hay, editor
Entry filed under: Famous Penn Staters, Penn State alumni, Penn State football, Penn Staters in the NFL. Tags: Aaron Maybin, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo News, Jerry Sullivan, NFL draft.
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1. Paul (exNavy Subs) '03, '10 G | August 20, 2009 at 9:35 am
You hit the nail on the head, I thought he should be tested with another season before being able to get a big contract thrown at him. I know he has Chafie Fields and Lavar Arrington advising him , so at least he has some guys with football sense that have been around helping him. I wish him all the luck, but sure wish he had stuck around for the next year. Perhaps Paul Posluzny is advising too from the inside.
At any rate Go Penn State…. Buffalo, aaah who cares. We are Steelers! too!
2. Aaron Maybin About to Sign with Buffalo « The Penn Stater | August 21, 2009 at 9:13 am
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