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Originally Posted by papabear
One thing pointed out at DGDB&D is that Dunta said that Smith told his agent they wouldn't use the F-Tag. Besides the fact that agents are generally less trustworthy than Lawyers, there's definite chance for misunderstanding. Idon't know why RD and his agent would be so shocked, but I would look at it as proof of my value...that can be used at the negotiating table. If Smith really did mislead them , then that aint right. No question about it. I still feel like something gets done though, possibly before the season.
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I can't really criticize Rick Smith for that "lie". First of all, it sounds like he was simply communicating his intent to sign Dunta to a long term contract. Second, he didn't gain any edge... so, he wasn't being deceptive. If Dunta had some leverage and Rick Smith asked him to give the leverage up and in return, RS would promise not to franchise him... then, he did franchise him... That would be deceptive and clearly wrong. It appears that all that happened here is that RS communicated his intent not to franchise him and then RS realized he needed to do it... Not a big deal, IMO... Though, it probably added to Dunta's disappointment level when it happened.