Jack Strop
Well-Known Member
CY did chicken out, from what I remember.
Still, the bet wasn't what he would sign for. It was whether or not someone would offer him 15 million or more.
I think you lost that in a big way. IMO, Utah gives him this deal on the first day, knowing they are getting a break. Without other info, you get off on a technicality. No doubt in my mind he get's an offer of 15 per and maybe more. No point in going after a UFA with an offer that isn't risky.
And no one DID offer him $15M. It was just a rumor that Orlando might. Are all rumors true? Agents play games. They leak supposed interest and/or deals to drive up prices. Utah jumped because they couldn't afford to wait for an offer and then decide to match or not. They needed Joe to be signed by Monday. Ingles needs to be sitting in that boardroom right next to Gordon.