Michael Crabtree to 49'ers: Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em

DeToxRox · 10-07-2009, 12:56 AM

From PFT.

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Posted by Mike Florio on October 6, 2009 11:20 PM ET
As we continue to wait for a puff of white smoke to emerge from a Bay Area chimney, a pair of really big gold pants has been raised up the flag pole.

Per Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat, aging and largely irrelevant '90s rap star M.C. Hammer was present for Tuesday's meeting between receiver Michael Crabtree and the 49ers.

So for the first time since Master P handled the negotiations of Ricky Williams' rookie contract with the Saints, an entertainer apparently is trying to get his fingerprints onto an NFL deal.

It wouldn't be Hammer's first flirtation with the NFL. Way back in '91, he was a derby-and-cane fixture at Falcons games, at the behest of cornerback Deion Sanders.

They later collaborated on a song, "Straight to My Feet."

And Maiocco recalls that Hammer lived in Deion's Fremont, California in 1994, his only season with the 49ers.

Sanders, of course, was represented by Crabtree's agent, Eugene Parker, and Sanders has injected himself into the middle of the present mess by suggesting that multiple teams had tampered with Crabtree by offering him twice the money that the 49ers had placed on the table.

It's unclear what Hammer's role, if any, might be. But Maiocco points out that an employee at the hotel where the meeting occurred said that Crabtree was heard telling Hammer, "Get it done."

Maybe that's he name of the song that will launch Hammer's latest attempt at a comeback.

Crabtree will have a cameo in the video. Along with Larry the Cable Guy.

RedKingGold · 10-07-2009, 06:40 AM

And ESPN is now reporting that Crabtree is 2 Legit 2 To Quit and has signed with the 49ers.

RomaGoth · 10-07-2009, 10:21 AM

In other news, there has still been no Tone Loc sightings, although there was an unconfirmed "Funky Cold Medina" remake seen:

molson · 10-07-2009, 10:26 AM

If this deal somehow involves the 49ers producing a new Hammer album - I'm glad a deal got done.

Sun Tzu · 10-07-2009, 10:27 AM

This is awesome on so many levels.

Karlifornia · 10-07-2009, 10:35 AM

Hammer wins. Like always*.

*Denotes amnesia

Vince, Pt. II · 10-07-2009, 12:30 PM

Reportedly it's a 6 year deal. I really don't understand this - though no monetary details are available, the original offer was 5 years at $16M guaranteed. I can't imagine that the Niners gave him more than $3M for that sixth year...why would he hold out for more money, then lock himself into a ridiculously long rookie contract?

Butter · 10-07-2009, 12:38 PM

I believe I read that the 6th year is a team option year, so it is essentially a 5 year deal unless he performs like a beast, then the team will get a 6th year for cheap.

lighthousekeeper · 10-07-2009, 12:38 PM

stacy keach approves

molson · 10-07-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

...why would he hold out for more money, then lock himself into a ridiculously long rookie contract?

MC Hammer is involved in the negotiations.

Also, Crabtree is an idiot.

Sun Tzu · 10-07-2009, 12:47 PM

The team insisted on a potential 6th year because at least half of his first year is down the terlet.

Samdari · 10-07-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

The team insisted on a potential 6th year because at least half of his first year is down the terlet.

Nah, its voidable with certain performance clauses (in this case, tying your shoelaces before every game). If he's worth a shit, this is a five year deal. The 6th is so Crabtree/Parker can pump up the total announced value of the contract and save some face.

Sun Tzu · 10-07-2009, 01:05 PM

That's why I called it a "potential" 6th year.

Samdari · 10-07-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

That's why I called it a "potential" 6th year.

"Mythical" would be a better description.

JediKooter · 10-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Welp, the 49ers have crabs, it's all down hill from there on.

Logan · 10-07-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Welp, the 49ers have crabs, it's all down hill from there on.

Time to update this...

gstelmack · 10-07-2009, 01:34 PM

He'll be holding out within 2 years, so any discussions of 5th+ year are premature at best.

Logan · 10-07-2009, 01:41 PM

That's a concern with damn near every WR anyway.

And to DeTox, this is the second time I've seen you use that apostrophe.

flere-imsaho · 10-07-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

He'll be holding out within 2 years

I'll go ahead and say in 2 years he'll either be holding out or cut from the team. Thus the 2nd half of this contract is complete fantasy.

Sgran · 10-08-2009, 05:25 PM

I'm pretty sure the hotel employee misheard the conversation. Surely Craptree said "Break it down!"

RedKingGold · 10-08-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

He'll be holding out within 2 years, so any discussions of 5th+ year are premature at best.

Nope. The 49er's actually got some kind of option bonus that is forfeited if he holds out after two years. It's a relatively new contract term for NFL contracts.

10-07-2009, 10:27 AM	#5
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	This is awesome on so many levels. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

10-07-2009, 10:35 AM	#6
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Hammer wins. Like always. Denotes amnesia __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

10-07-2009, 12:38 PM	#8
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I believe I read that the 6th year is a team option year, so it is essentially a 5 year deal unless he performs like a beast, then the team will get a 6th year for cheap. __________________ My listening habits

10-07-2009, 12:38 PM	#9
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	stacy keach approves __________________ ...

10-07-2009, 12:47 PM	#11
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	The team insisted on a potential 6th year because at least half of his first year is down the terlet. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

10-07-2009, 06:40 AM	#2
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	And ESPN is now reporting that Crabtree is 2 Legit 2 To Quit and has signed with the 49ers.

10-07-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	If this deal somehow involves the 49ers producing a new Hammer album - I'm glad a deal got done.

10-07-2009, 12:30 PM	#7
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Reportedly it's a 6 year deal. I really don't understand this - though no monetary details are available, the original offer was 5 years at $16M guaranteed. I can't imagine that the Niners gave him more than $3M for that sixth year...why would he hold out for more money, then lock himself into a ridiculously long rookie contract?

10-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#13
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	That's why I called it a "potential" 6th year. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

10-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#15
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Welp, the 49ers have crabs, it's all down hill from there on. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

10-07-2009, 01:34 PM	#17
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	He'll be holding out within 2 years, so any discussions of 5th+ year are premature at best. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

10-07-2009, 01:41 PM	#18
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	That's a concern with damn near every WR anyway. And to DeTox, this is the second time I've seen you use that apostrophe.

10-08-2009, 05:25 PM	#20
Sgran High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest	I'm pretty sure the hotel employee misheard the conversation. Surely Craptree said "Break it down!" __________________ What the hell is Mike Brown diagramming for them during timeouts? Is he like the guy from "Memento" or something? Guys, I just thought of something … what if we ran a high screen for LeBron?

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