Contracts

When I look at the contract dispute going on between the Tennessee Titans and Chris Johnson, I see it both ways. Chris Johnson knows the window of opportunity to make money as an NFL running back is VERY short (most of the time under 6 years). So he wants to make as much as he can in his short time frame.

On the other hand the Tennessee Titans and Chris Johnson agreed to a contract for X number of years for X amount of money. If Johnson decides to go against what HE agreed upon then the Titans have the legal right to take action.

In the end Johnson will not get what he is looking for (to be the highest paid running back in the league). He will most likely be fined by the Titans and end up losing more money than he would have made.

In my opinion don't sign a long term deal unless you are committed to 1.) the money you are going to be making and 2.) the duration you agreed to make the previously stated amount of money. If you can't do that then don't sign!