Apparently, a contract means nothing in the NFL unless it pertains to the part about guaranteed money. What’s up with all these alleged professionals holding out of mini camp and threatening to hold out of training camp if their deals aren’t restructured?

Of course this isn’t a new phenomenon. But it seems like it’s gotten worse this year. Whether it’s Chad Johnson, Plaxico Burress or the Seahawks’ Bobby Ingram, each time one of these players whines about his unbearable contract I can’t help but cringe.

In Johnson’s case, it’s not that he necessarily wants more money (though he likely wouldn’t reject it), he says he just wants to be on a winning team. So, instead of trying to make your current team better, you’d rather just jump ship, huh Chad? Way to show veteran leadership.

Johnson’s not even this year’s worst whiner. Engram is in the last year of a three year deal and now the 35-year-old receiver says he wants an extension. First of all, he can’t even abide by a three year deal? Secondly, he’s 35. Does he really expect a big payout?

I understand that players want some guaranteed money in case they get injured, but if you sign a contract, be a pro and honor it. Don’t go running to your agent and holdout while the rest of your apparent teammates have to deal with your selfishness. Makes me so mad!