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ProBowl for Slay, Slay+Snacks refuse minicamp Agent meets Lions Snacks+Slay to report

Darius Slay should be more widely discussed as a top CB in the NFL.

He finished the 2018 season with the third-best coverage grade at outside cornerback and ranks tied for third in coverage grade at the position since 2015, per @PFF.

Love this play in off man from him in 2017.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1133145440105504769
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/6/3/18651222/darius-slay-says-hes-skipping-mandatory-minicamp
Darius Slay not planning on attending mandatory minicamp.
It looks like a holdout is on the horizon.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...-will-not-be-at-the-lions-mandatory-minicamp/
Darius Slay indicates he will not be at the Lions mandatory minicamp.
LionsWire

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...darius-slay-minicamp-i-aint-going/1334144001/
Darius Slay on Detroit Lions minicamp: 'I ain't going'.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/06/lions-darius-slay-i-aint-going-to-mandatory-minicamp.html
Lions? Darius Slay: ?I ain?t going? to mandatory minicamp.
Mlive
 
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ison-to-skip-detroit-lions-mandatory-minicamp
Damon Harrison to skip Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp.
The Lions will be missing another key defensive piece during their three-day mandatory minicamp.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...old-out-wont-attend-lions-minicamp-this-week/
Damon Harrison will hold out, won't attend Lions minicamp this week.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...video-of-the-lions-cb-working-out-on-his-own/
Darius Slay's trainer posts video of the Lions CB working out on his own.
LionsWire

https://www.profootballfocus.com/ne...d-warrant-heavy-praise-not-a-new-contract-yet
Darius Slay?s career excellence should warrant heavy praise, not a new contract.
PFF

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ay-damon-harrison-absent-minicamp/1337328001/
Lions' Darius Slay, Damon Harrison absent from mandatory minicamp.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...rius-slay-damon-harrison-minicamp/1339036001/
Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia: 'Nothing uncharted' about Slay, Snacks missing minicamp.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/06...ons-practices-matt-patricia-isnt-worried.html
Darius Slay, Snacks Harrison are skipping mandatory Lions practices. Matt Patricia isn?t worried.
Mlive

https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lockedonlions?selected=LKN6596893323
LOCKED ON DETROIT LIONS PODCAST VOLUME 592. JUNE 4. 29 minutes.
Slay and Snacks stay home. Patricia audio on it. Teez and defense depth and #Lions hire new (sort of) TV guy.
 
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https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com...roit-lions-podcast1-agents-lions-frustration/
Detroit Lions Podcast Episode 211 ? Agents Of Lions Frustration. 82 minutes.

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case kick off mandatory mini-camp, discuss Hard Knocks, and dissect the offensive line. We?re also joined by Jeff ?The Riz? Risdon to discuss the newly breaking contract dispute with Darius Slay and Damon ?Snacks? Harrison.

Detroit Lions Podcast Is Ready For Hard Knocks.
We kick it all off with the chatter that won?t go away ? HBO?s ?Hard Knocks?. While we both love and hate the idea of the Lions being featured, in the end we just want an answer. It sounds like it?s down to the Lions and Raiders and we talk about the logic behind HBO picking either one.

We take another look at Teez Tabor and some changes he?s gone through in the last year. He sounds like he has really buckled down and is working on his game harder than ever. We discuss what that mean for him and how the team should assess his performance. It?s not time to give up just yet.

Then the Detroit Lions Podcast opens the book on CJ Anderson and what he means to Detroit?s offense. With Kerryon Johnson?s injury history, it?s good to have a hungry back itching to break out. Anderson brings that to Detroit and even as a ?second on the committee? back, he will make a noticeable impact this year. This could be a good year for Anderson and Lions fans, definitely one to watch.

Offensive Lines Aren?t Offensive.
Well, the offensive line seems to be locked in at this point. Things could switch up but the Taylor Decker ? Kenny Wiggins ? Frank Ragnow ? Graham Glasgow ? Rick Wagner crew seems to have locks on their spots. What does this mean for the team, and its most expensive player, Matthew Stafford? The Detroit Lions Podcast breaks it down.

After that we discuss Calvin Johnson, he?s back in Lions news ? and it?s not hugs and cuddles. He?s put a price on hugs and snuggles with Lions ? likely over the market rate. We go over the situation, and even wind up with a caller who brings the conversation to an excellent conclusion.

Contracting Something Ugly.
Lastly we are joined by Jeff Risdon to discuss the week?s big news, Darius Slay and Damon Harrison not showing up at mandatory mini-camp. This is both frustrating and depressing for Lions fans, and it is likely for Slay and Snacks as well. We talk about why there are likely different motivations for the players, but a single reason why. We also do a little role playing, and devil?s advocating around the impasse in an effort to provide perspective. In the end we want it all to work out in the best way possible for all involved parties.

Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast! You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions.
 
Pay Calvin? Why?

Thought i read something like the lions want to use his likeness moving forward and reached out to him. He asked for 1 mil. 1 mill to make amends and use him to sell tickets. Meh... that's pocket change.
 
Thought i read something like the lions want to use his likeness moving forward and reached out to him. He asked for 1 mil. 1 mill to make amends and use him to sell tickets. Meh... that's pocket change.
How is going to sell tickets?
 
Thought i read something like the lions want to use his likeness moving forward and reached out to him. He asked for 1 mil. 1 mill to make amends and use him to sell tickets. Meh... that's pocket change.

Well, I won't say it's pocket change. A million bucks is still a lot of money, even to rich people, they just see it differently than we do.

If we have a thousand bucks in our bank account, spending a hundred bucks isn't fun, but it won't kill us. Normal people tend to look at this (they have done research on this) in terms of "how much do I have left?".... in other words, in this scenario, the person still has 900 bucks and usually that's okay by them.

Rich people tend to look at money in terms of time... "How long will it take me to make that money back?". They aren't worried about how much they have left because any bank would love to just loan them more if they need it... they think about how long the ROI is.

How long would it take Calvin Johnson to not SELL a million bucks in tickets and merchandise... but an ADDITIONAL million bucks.

If his likeness and willingness to help the team engage fans could generate an additional 5 dollars from any purchase with his likeness, it would be a huge win for everyone. But out of that the NFLPA gets their little chunk, Calvin gets a chunk, Calvin's agent gets a chunk, the lawyers for both Calvin and the team get a tiny chunk, etc... all the way down to the guy working to stock the team shop. They may not make royalties one each sale like Calvin would, but they get paid and their time has to be considered.


The team would be lucky to see 25 cents of that five dollars on each sale by the time it's all said and done. So now you have to ask, how long will it take Calvin to help generate 4 million dollars in sales related to his name and likeness, just to break even?

From a team standpoint, they would love to have him back, but is his face really worth a million bucks to them?

If they work this out, it's not a "that's nothing" number... it's a business decision they decided the could live with.
 
Well, I won't say it's pocket change. A million bucks is still a lot of money, even to rich people, they just see it differently than we do.

If we have a thousand bucks in our bank account, spending a hundred bucks isn't fun, but it won't kill us. Normal people tend to look at this (they have done research on this) in terms of "how much do I have left?".... in other words, in this scenario, the person still has 900 bucks and usually that's okay by them.

Rich people tend to look at money in terms of time... "How long will it take me to make that money back?". They aren't worried about how much they have left because any bank would love to just loan them more if they need it... they think about how long the ROI is.

How long would it take Calvin Johnson to not SELL a million bucks in tickets and merchandise... but an ADDITIONAL million bucks.

If his likeness and willingness to help the team engage fans could generate an additional 5 dollars from any purchase with his likeness, it would be a huge win for everyone. But out of that the NFLPA gets their little chunk, Calvin gets a chunk, Calvin's agent gets a chunk, the lawyers for both Calvin and the team get a tiny chunk, etc... all the way down to the guy working to stock the team shop. They may not make royalties one each sale like Calvin would, but they get paid and their time has to be considered.


The team would be lucky to see 25 cents of that five dollars on each sale by the time it's all said and done. So now you have to ask, how long will it take Calvin to help generate 4 million dollars in sales related to his name and likeness, just to break even?

From a team standpoint, they would love to have him back, but is his face really worth a million bucks to them?

If they work this out, it's not a "that's nothing" number... it's a business decision they decided the could live with.

It might not be worth it to help get rid of the reputation that they treat their star like shit (right or wrong)
 
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