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Jets center Nick Mangold has not ruled out possible holdout, either
By Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger
June 03, 2010, 2:34PM
Bill Kostroun/Associated Press
Pro Bowl center Nick Mangold, in the final year of his rookie deal,understands Darrelle Revis is the priority for contract talks.
During each stage of the offseason, Nick Mangold and his agents have assessed his next move. The Pro Bowl center, who is looking for a long-term extension as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, decided it would "behoove" him to attend the voluntary offseason program and OTAs.
But on the day when teammate Darrelle Revis skipped an OTA session because he was unhappy with his contract talks, Mangold didn't make any promises beyond that.
"We make decisions based on whats going on, and when the time comes we?ll make another decision," Mangold said. "I'm not going to say right now rigidly, 'This is going to happen, that?s going to happen,' because things change, and I don?t want to put my foot in my mouth."
OTAs end next week, and the next stages are mandatory mini-camp starting June 14 and training camp in August. Missing either would incur a fine, something Mangold said does weigh into the decision-making.
"You've got to look at the pros and cons of dropping 16,000 dollars per day, and you've got to look, realistically, is it going to change anything?" Mangold said. "Is it going to light a fire under anybody? You've got to try to judge the best you can because you don?t really know, and you hope to make the best-informed decision that you can."
Mangold said there have been "zero" negotiations on his contract front, clarifying that there has been "talking" but no "hard-core negotiations." The team sent Revis a contract proposal two weeks ago, and Mangold recognizes that the cornerback is first on the long list of Jets whose contracts are up after this year.
"As of right now, it appears Revis is the priority on the list," Mangold said, "which I don?t care either way who is the priority and what not, as long as my timeline gets fulfilled."
Mangold's timeline is to have a new deal before the season. LB David Harris, also entering the final year of his rookie deal, would like to have a new deal before the 2010 season as well.
One complicating factor is the 30-percent rule, which in the uncapped year prevents a player's salary in 2010 being more than 30 percent greater what it was in 2009. Of course, there are loopholes, including signing bonuses.
"They do have a ton," Mangold said of the contracts the Jets have to tackle this year. "So it should be very interesting to see how everything pans out and how they manage to manage all of it. It should be interesting."
Jets center Nick Mangold has not ruled out possible holdout, either | - NJ.com
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Nick Mangold may not attend New York Jets' minicamp next week due to contract dispute
By Manish Mehta
Daily News Sports Writer
Thursday, June 10th 2010
Boehm/Getty
Center Nick Mangold may skip New York Jets' mandatory minicamp next week because he wants a new deal.
Nick Mangold may be a no-show for the Jets' minicamp next week.
The All-Pro center said he was "50-50" to attend next week's three-day mandatory minicamp. He'd be subject to a fine if he decided to skip the sessions.
Mangold, who is entering the final year of his five-year rookie contract, admitted that skipping minicamp "is always a consideration." He's also fully aware that the Jets could slap the franchise tag on him next year rather than extend him this season.
"That definitely is a possibility that they could say, 'Hey, we're going to let you play through and franchise you later,'" Mangold told the Daily News. "I think that will put a sour taste in my mouth that they'll let me play it out without the security of having years on my contract. I think that would be a disappointing way for the relationship to continue on."
"I wouldn't put it past them to do it," Mangold added. "But we'll cross that bridge if it gets to that."
In an ideal world, Mangold, arguable the best player at his position, would received money comparable to Rams' center Jason Brown's monster deal last year.
"It's not quantum physics," Mangold said. "I assume this is just the way that it goes. You battle it out as needed."
Although David Harris insisted that he's not thinking about his new contract - the linebacker is in the final year of his rookie contract too - Mangold left little doubt that it's on his mind.
"Of course, I think about it," Mangold said. "I got a short career. It's always on the back of my mind. It's been on the back of my mind since February when they said, there's x, y and z why weren't not doing it."
The center also said the contract talks have taken some of the fun out of the game this offseason.
"It takes a little bit out," Mangodl said. "I don't want to have to deal with it. I'm forced into dealing with it. It's kind of a pain."
Nick Mangold may not attend New York Jets' minicamp next week due to contract dispute
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It was Nick Mangold's turn yesterday to be The Disgruntled Jet.
Like teammate Darrelle Revis, who popped off a day earlier, the center expressed how upset he is with the team over contract negotiations he described as "basically zero right now."
Mangold, 26, is in the final year of his rookie contract and wants the security of a long-term extension, something the Jets have talked about but not made happen.
"It's deeply disappointing that we are where we are," Mangold said during the second day of mandatory mini-camp in Florham Park.
CENTER OF ATTENTION: Nick Mangold works out at mini-camp in Florham Park yesterday, when he went off on the Jets over the stalemate in his contract talks.
"I've tried to do the right things on and off the field, and I feel it's the Jets' turn to do the same. Not having that security of an extension is bothersome."
The Jets could always have Mangold play out the final year of his contract and then slap him with the franchise tag.
Even though that would guarantee him a large salary, the franchise tag wouldn't offer long-term protection against injury -- which is why Mangold remains very cool to that idea.
"It'll affect our long-term relationship," Mangold said.
"If they're going to let me go through the season without the security of a long-term deal [and then apply the franchise tag], I'm going to have to decide my wants and desires to be on a team that would allow that to happen."
Mangold said he would never demand a trade, but -- like Revis -- still isn't ruling out a training-camp holdout.
"I expect something to get done, and that's the mode that I'm in," Mangold said.
Read more: First Revis, now Mangold rips Jets - NYPOST.com
New York Jets center Nick Mangold disappointed with lack of contract - ESPN New York
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Nick was at the Millanos on 741 near the Dayton mall today. Had a Jets cap on. I didn't bother him. He was there with a girl and small child (assuming the wife and kid but i'm not sure).
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Re: In last month's minicamp, Mangold hinted that he might be a no-show for training camp. He's entering the final year of a five-year contact, due to make $3.3 million. He's looking for long-term security, but the Jets have used the uncertain labor situation as the reason for not wanting to extend Mangold.
What's the worst that can happen if the Jets/Mangold don't agree to a new contract before the year is out?....He'll be an unrestricted free agent and that may not be all that bad either.
What's the worst that can happen if the Jets/Mangold don't agree to a new contract before the year is out?....He'll be an unrestricted free agent and that may not be all that bad either.
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I'm thinking the worst that can happen is he could get injured and not be worth much?
ScriptOhio;1738463; said:Re: In last month's minicamp, Mangold hinted that he might be a no-show for training camp. He's entering the final year of a five-year contact, due to make $3.3 million. He's looking for long-term security, but the Jets have used the uncertain labor situation as the reason for not wanting to extend Mangold.
What's the worst that can happen if the Jets/Mangold don't agree to a new contract before the year is out?....He'll be an unrestricted free agent and that may not be all that bad either.
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