There might be a good reason that Michael Crabtree has sat at the bottom of the barrel and has not signed with the San Fransisco 49'ers. The New York Daily reported that the San Francisco 49ers have reportedly filed tampering charges against the New York Jets, relating to the holdout of rookie wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
Crabtree has rejected the Niners' contract offers and is threatening to reenter next year's draft.
Reason for the grievance: The 49ers may believe the Jets contacted Crabtree's agent, Eugene Parker, to let him know they'd be interested in trading for his rights, or in drafting him in 2010 with a better salary than San Francisco is offering.
Through a team spokesman, the Jets denied the allegations.
I must admit that the rookie quarter back, Mark Sanchez is looking pretty good. The Jets beat New England Patriots this past Sunday, and if you add Crabtree to the mix, that would add a nice spice.
The NFL's trade deadline is Oct.20, while the 49ers must either sign Crabtree by Nov.19, or surrender his rights, putting him back into the draft pool for 2010.
If the allegations are true, I can see why Crabtree made the move that he made.
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