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[watermock]

Winslow contract is no laughing matter to BrownsInternet cartoon has Miami tight end in stitches

By Patrick McManamon
Akron Beacon Journal, April 2004

There’s a cartoon going around the Internet that features the Poston
Brothers, Kevin and Carl, negotiating the contract for Kellen Winslow
Jr.

It shows the Postons sitting across a desk from Browns coach Butch Davis,
who asks “How are you doing?

The Postons then berate Davis — “How do you think he’s doing?'’ says
Carl Poston. “He’s the Chosen One. How do you think he’s doing?'’ –
and ends with the Browns providing the Postons and Winslow fruit and drinks
and a massage from women wearing bikinis.

There’s more.

Each meeting includes the Postons screaming at Davis for some perceived
slight — “I don’t see a fruit basket. What if he wanted a banana? What
if he wanted an apple? An orange? A mango? You’re trying to starve our
client'’ — and ends with the Postons saying: “I’m outta here!'’ before
they slide away.

At one of the last sessions, Davis starts by saying he’s hopeful the
parties can get a deal by training camp.

The Postons burst into laughter and walk out.

Davis and the Browns might not appreciate it, but most people — including
the principals — think the cartoon is hysterical.

“It’s hilarious, man,'’ Winslow said. “I was laughing my butt off.'’

Yes, the cartoon is a parody, but it also reflects the prevailing thinking
regarding the Browns’ upcoming negotiations with Winslow about his contract.
With the Postons doing the dealing, and with new Browns president John
Collins doing one of his first player deals, it’s not expected to be easy.

Part of the concern is that the team’s recent changes have seen Carmen
Policy to resign and salary-cap expert Lal Heneghan to be fired. The Browns
now have Collins and Trip McCracken, who has never done a big deal, talking
contract with two of the most notorious agents in the business.

Those two got Dennis Northcutt signed, and the Browns are hopeful Winslow
will be in camp on time.

“There’s plenty of people here who can do the (negotiating) job,'’ Davis
said.

Winslow chose the Postons after a long process in which he and his father,
Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow Sr., allowed five agents two hours
each (no more) to explain themselves to the Winslows and two family friends
— a law school professor and an investment expert. Why choose the Postons?

“Just real strong people,'’ Winslow said. “Real strong black people.
They don’t let people get to them. You always hear bad things about their
name — Poston did this, Poston did that — but they’re real strong and
they stick to what they know.'’

A year ago, the Postons did get Detroit receiver Charles Rogers into
camp on time, so a holdout is not guaranteed. But Carl Poston seemed to
be laying the groundwork for his demands when he said on draft day that
Winslow could have been the first overall pick.

Can you say “first-overall-pick money'’?

“I’d love that money, but I’m the sixth pick and it’s all about your
market value,'’ Winslow said. “I was on a lot of people’s boards No.1,
but I’m the sixth pick. So fifth, sixth-type money… I’m going to let
my agents handle that.'’

The concern around the league is that in their eagerness to get a deal
and prove they can get a deal, the Browns might overpay.

If they do, they’ll have 31 other teams angry at them.

But if they can pull it off and get a fair contract for Winslow and get
him to camp on time, 31 other teams will be impressed.

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

Mock - stop posting.

This is from April 2004.

You're off your ass.

[watermock]

STFU...you have been abrasive from pont zero.

And you know literally zero about football...

[watermock]

Originally Posted by Rulon Velvet Jones

Mock - stop posting.

This is from April 2004.

You're off your ass.

I know it's archived you dimwit. Ummm...when I clicked archives I got a clue you dimwit.

[BMF Bronco]

Originally Posted by Rulon Velvet Jones

Mock - stop posting.

This is from April 2004.

You're off your ass.

[watermock]

I know when it was from you dimwit.

[Master___Pain]

Originally Posted by watermock

Winslow contract is no laughing matter to BrownsInternet cartoon has Miami tight end in stitches

By Patrick McManamon
Akron Beacon Journal, April 2004

There’s a cartoon going around the Internet that features the Poston
Brothers, Kevin and Carl, negotiating the contract for Kellen Winslow
Jr.

It shows the Postons sitting across a desk from Browns coach Butch Davis,
who asks “How are you doing?

The Postons then berate Davis — “How do you think he’s doing?'’ says
Carl Poston. “He’s the Chosen One. How do you think he’s doing?'’ –
and ends with the Browns providing the Postons and Winslow fruit and drinks
and a massage from women wearing bikinis.

There’s more.

Each meeting includes the Postons screaming at Davis for some perceived
slight — “I don’t see a fruit basket. What if he wanted a banana? What
if he wanted an apple? An orange? A mango? You’re trying to starve our
client'’ — and ends with the Postons saying: “I’m outta here!'’ before
they slide away.

At one of the last sessions, Davis starts by saying he’s hopeful the
parties can get a deal by training camp.

The Postons burst into laughter and walk out.

Davis and the Browns might not appreciate it, but most people — including
the principals — think the cartoon is hysterical.

“It’s hilarious, man,'’ Winslow said. “I was laughing my butt off.'’

Yes, the cartoon is a parody, but it also reflects the prevailing thinking
regarding the Browns’ upcoming negotiations with Winslow about his contract.
With the Postons doing the dealing, and with new Browns president John
Collins doing one of his first player deals, it’s not expected to be easy.

Part of the concern is that the team’s recent changes have seen Carmen
Policy to resign and salary-cap expert Lal Heneghan to be fired. The Browns
now have Collins and Trip McCracken, who has never done a big deal, talking
contract with two of the most notorious agents in the business.

Those two got Dennis Northcutt signed, and the Browns are hopeful Winslow
will be in camp on time.

“There’s plenty of people here who can do the (negotiating) job,'’ Davis
said.

Winslow chose the Postons after a long process in which he and his father,
Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow Sr., allowed five agents two hours
each (no more) to explain themselves to the Winslows and two family friends
— a law school professor and an investment expert. Why choose the Postons?

“Just real strong people,'’ Winslow said. “Real strong black people.
They don’t let people get to them. You always hear bad things about their
name — Poston did this, Poston did that — but they’re real strong and
they stick to what they know.'’

A year ago, the Postons did get Detroit receiver Charles Rogers into
camp on time, so a holdout is not guaranteed. But Carl Poston seemed to
be laying the groundwork for his demands when he said on draft day that
Winslow could have been the first overall pick.

Can you say “first-overall-pick money'’?

“I’d love that money, but I’m the sixth pick and it’s all about your
market value,'’ Winslow said. “I was on a lot of people’s boards No.1,
but I’m the sixth pick. So fifth, sixth-type money… I’m going to let
my agents handle that.'’

The concern around the league is that in their eagerness to get a deal
and prove they can get a deal, the Browns might overpay.

If they do, they’ll have 31 other teams angry at them.

But if they can pull it off and get a fair contract for Winslow and get
him to camp on time, 31 other teams will be impressed.

Why the **** was this posted? Nevermind, I know the answer to that.

[Rock Chalk]

“Just real strong people,'’ Winslow said. “Real strong black people.
They don’t let people get to them. You always hear bad things about their
name — Poston did this, Poston did that — but they’re real strong and
they stick to what they know.'’

I bet if I said "Just real strong people," Adam said, "Real strong white people. They don't let people get to them."

That I would be called a racist.

Bet money.

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

Originally Posted by watermock

STFU...you have been abrasive from pont zero.

And you know literally zero about football...

And you know nothing about calendar years.

[Boobs McGee]

are those redvines i see in your avatar?

excellent choice, if you use the vine as a straw for the pib

[dbfan4life]

Originally Posted by Alec

I bet if I said "Just real strong people," Adam said, "Real strong white people. They don't let people get to them."

That I would be called a racist.

Bet money.

In my case it would be "Real strong brown people." But you're right. The race card would be pulled out real quick.

But I still don't get the thread.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by watermock

STFU...you have been abrasive from pont zero.

And you know literally zero about football...

Yeah, like you and cars?