Michael Crabtree: Time to Sign on the Dotted Line

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Published: September 22, 2009

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... receiver out of Texas Tech was the 10th pick in this year's NFL draft and his contract should reflect what a player taken at that pick is worth.

Nothing positive can come of Crabtree holding out for top-five money. All it does is attract negative attention towards him and the Niners' organization.

This is setting a bad example for young athletes and those who have the talent to follow in Crabtree's footsteps.  This type of holdout is bad for all parties involved.

Crabtree hasn't been on a football field in over eight months and sitting out an entire year will only hurt his playing ability. 

The Niners drafted Crabtree thinking that he would be a help to a depleted wide receiver group.  This team could have easily gone in a different direction and drafted a different player if they knew how big of a hassle signing this star wideout would be.

The difference in the level of play from college to NFL is enormous in and of itself.  When...

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