Cincinnati Bengals president Mike Brown described the lack of a contract for first-round pick Shemar Stewart as "foolishness." He indicated that the primary issue revolves around guaranteed money, despite no dispute over base salary. Brown explained the complexities regarding guarantees, stating that they would not want to guarantee future payments if conditions warrant punishment. Duke Tobin, the team's director of player personnel, expressed sympathy for Stewart, acknowledging his reliance on paid advice, though he personally disagreed with it. Both executives emphasized the need to resolve the situation promptly.
Mike Brown stated, "It's still something that is not completed. We feel that there's really no reason why it shouldn't be. The issue seems to be about guaranteed money."
Brown clarified, "There is no dispute over the money. It's just a dispute... that if he did something that really deserved punishment, that he would want the whole contract guaranteed."
Mike Brown mentioned, "We're sitting here arguing over something that is pretty remote... at some point, we've got to put this stuff behind."
Duke Tobin said, "I don't blame Shemar. He's listening to the advice that he's paying for. I don't understand the advice. I don't agree with it."
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