Northcutt files grievence against Browns
 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1779049

Basically, Northcutt had an out clause in his contract if he met certain goals. His agent claims that an "administrative error" occured and they didn't meet the February 19 deadline. They have been trying to negotiate with the Browns, but the talks are collapsing.

I post this because, in the wake of the Terrell Owens fiasco, it's nice to see a receiver actually want to come to Baltimore so bad he claims he won't report anywhere else.

From everything that has been reported - he has absolutely no case. Northcutt seems to hope that he can get his way like TO did if he complains enough. If he wants out of Cleveland, he will have to do it on their terms - and of course they don't want to give the Ravens a player that fufills their biggest needs.

From all reports prior to T.O.s hearing, everyone said he had no case either. Boy that tune changed in a hurry once the case was presented.

I'm pretty sure he won't be back with Cleveland next year, if for no reason other than he doesn't want to be there. An unhappy player can wreak havoc on a team, so they'll most likely dump him somehow. Thats why I wasn't too disappointed to lose T.O.

I would be surprised if they let him come to the Ravens for anything less than a second round pick, which isn't likely to happen.

I'd give up a second for him, as long as we got a good pick from Cleveland, say a second next year or third this year. He's ready to break out.

I think Cleveland should keep him and let him sit out a year if he is going to be a baby. Perhaps that will stop this new trend of dictating your own terms when you are under contract!