Smith and Harvin

There are currently two very good football players in the NFL who are miffed at their current teams.

Alex Smith lost his starting QB job to the man with the kissable biceps this last season, but San Francisco says they have no intention of simply releasing him so that he can find another team. In the Niner's eyes (and I agree with this completely) you are only as good as your backup QB and right now Alex is the best backup in football.

The Vikings were asked yesterday if they are considering trading Percy Harvin considering the strained relationship that he currently has with the team. Rick Spielman said that the Vikings have no intention of getting rid of Harvin and that he has a full year remaining on his contract.

MOST of Harvin's rancor against the Vikes stems from them not already extending his contract. He feels he's one of the most elite players in the league (again i agree with that) and that the Vikings should go out of their way to treat him like that, by giving him a much sweeter long-term deal.

The Vikes are worried about  the salary cap and know they NEED to get more great recievers besides Harvin. I see both sides but I can't figure out why you'd let one of the best go away grumpy when you KNOW you'll never find anyone better. Since NFL deals are NOT guaranteed, you can always release him some future season AND keep him happy in the short term.

Win. Win.