If it comes out he's inviting offer sheets, it becomes a realistic worry. Right now it sounds like they're arguing over term, although it also sounds like there hasn't been much conversation. Last report is TB wants a bridge deal, Point wants 5 or longer.I've heard absolutely nothing about what type of contract he wants. There's been a lot of rumors from other RFAs, but i didn't see anything from him. So it really depends.
No he doesn't want an OS and yes he loves Tampa - and if an OS was 9-10M and Tampa is willing to go 8-8.5 - I could see him leaving that extra 1-2M to stay in Tampa, easily so.
But if an offer sheet comes in at 10.5 for the # of years he wants - and Tampa is offering 7 or less, or the wrong term - you're starting to talk about a really big gap.
So it really comes down to how far apart they are. Which I have no clue on.
One way or another the $ is getting below 8.5. I mean, maybe it gets ugly and Point forces us to trade somebody out, but I really don't see it going that way.
I think the real conversation starts when a few more RFAs trickle in. Nobody on the fan side of things is gonna cry over term, if the money's ok.
But JBB is gonna do his job and try to get the best contract possible.