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Following up on the previous item. ... Titans GM Mike Reinfeldt says he’s prepared to make Johnson the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Johnson’s response: Put your money where your mouth is.
Reported by the Nashville Tennessean
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The stare-down between the Titans and their best player took an interesting twist on Thursday, as Reinfeldt went on the offensive. “We're willing to make him the highest paid RB in the history of the NFL,’’ Reinfeldt said. Johnson, however, told Tennessean staffer Jim Wyatt he has yet to receive an offer. ... Despite the back and forth, the bottom line remains unchanged. Reinfeldt has maintained he would only negotiate with Johnson when he reports to training camp. Johnson remains in Orlando, Fla., and said he has no plans to come to Nashville until he hears an offer. “I’m ready. I’m in great shape. I want to be there to help my teammates win,’’ Johnson said. “I want to play football. But I have to take care of business first. ...” On Thursday, Johnson would not say how much he wants. Previously he said he wanted $30 million guaranteed as part of a long-term contract.
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