Michael Crabtree - Dumb or Dumber?

What is going on with this guy? Who is advising him? Man this guy is a Diva with a capital D. (The D, coincidentally, also stands for dumb) He makes TO look like the model of humility.

I don't want to make this sound like a personal attack, which is why I call into question the people that are advising him. I understand he got drafted later than he wanted to, which by the way, according to reports I've read, can also be traced to his actions and speech based on the people that are advising him. But, how can you demand the money you would've made IF you were selected earlier...when you WEREN'T selected earlier? He's going to turn down 16 million dollars because he thinks he's going to have the career of a top 3 pick? Let's clarify something. Most top picks turn out not to be worthy of the money and get lower deals later once the first contract runs out. If he is so confident that he's going to be a star, why not wait and then demand top tier money later, which is the opposite of what most athletes are fortunate enough to do.

Perhaps the dumbest thing about this, and its hard to get dumber than leaving 16 million dollars on the table, is that he is supposedly willing to sit out the entire year and re-enter next year's draft. Are you kidding me? The reason you slipped so far this year is because of your arrogance and poor attitude. There's no way you go any earlier next year, which also means you won't make more money. This is so stupid on so many levels. Man up and play football!

I am becoming increasingly disenfranchised with professional athletes because of cases like this. I was rooting for Crabtree until now. Now...I don't know. I never would want any athlete to see his dream fail or to suffer a career ending setback. However, I wouldn't feel very sorry for Crabtree if he didn't get drafted at all next year or if he played but was a bust.

If there is even the remotest chance that Crabtree checks the blogs for articles about himself (which given everything I've seen and heard, he probably does but probably doesn't care what people say) I have a message: Whoever is advising you and encouraging you to think of yourself as the best, being larger than the game and deserving of this extra money you are trying to extort, even if it's a family member or close friend, they are not doing you any favors. They are ruining your career and may be ending it. Which do you love more; the game, the fame or the money? If you love the game, then get out there and play, the rest will follow.