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Originally Posted by molson
I wonder if Brown waved any of his rights to challenge the guaranteed money forfeiture by asking to be released. Like if agreeing to terminate the contract is ALSO a grounds to revoke that money.
Imagine losing $30 million+ because you don't feel like showing up for practice and then truly believing, to the extent of lashing out violently, that you were wronged because the team wanted you to show up at contractually-mandated activities. NFL divas are fascinating.
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Maybe he is the one player who actually believes the "It is not about the money, it is about respect." trope.
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