The Facts:
While restricted free agent Victor Cruz's contract talks with the New York Giants have dominated the offseason news, Nicks' camp has been eerily quiet entering the final year of his rookie deal. Nicks' silence has been by design. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that Nicks is in no hurry to negotiate with Giants and essentially wants to approach the situation as the "anti-Cruz." More than willing to play out his contract, according to a person informed of his thinking, Nicks will allow the Giants to come to him with a proposal.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling notes, the Giants want to keep both wide receivers. They remain confident they can sign Cruz to a long-term deal this summer. Even if they place a higher value on Nicks because he draws more defensive attention, the Giants' smart play would be to ensure that he stays healthy in 2013 before committing to a deal that could be modeled on Mike Wallace's five-year, $60 million contract. There were reports earlier this offseason suggesting that a new deal for Nicks was a greater priority than a long-term deal for Cruz. But Wesseling's contention makes sense. As he explained it, "If Nicks turns in another disappointing season due to ongoing lower-leg injuries, the Giants shouldn't have any issue with the market setting his value. If Nicks returns to dominance, on the other hand, general manager Jerry Reese still has leverage in the form of the franchise tag. ..." That would put Cruz's deal ahead of Nicks'.
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