Will we have any rookie hold outs?

you would think not because of where they were picked .but like you said those agents can be quite slimy .if someone does try to hold out ask them if they like working for burger king

go Browns

Are you kidding me?

We drafted a long snapper in the fifth round and HE HELD OUT!!!

A couple of people will call for their heads.

I don't care, it is a business. 

If anyone holds out   just have Crennel call up the player and simply say "Travis Wilson".

That should probably end it right there.

And their agent will probably say "Ricky William's contract"

geno, the reason Pontbriand (and every other rookie that year) held out was because Butch Davis insisted on signing all rookies to 5 yr contracts. Usually only 1st round picks and early 2nd rounders sign deals that long. Players from rounds 3-7 usually sign 3 yr deals so that if they outperform their contracts they will become restricted free agents after their 3rd season. Signing a 5 yr deal right off the bat would eliminate that possibility. Since the Browns now longer employ Butch or his unusually strategies, I don't see any hold out happening this year. I think the rookies will be on time and trying to prove their worth.

Richyett,

I know why Pontibriand held out.  I know why Brady Quinn held out.  I know why Dennis Northcutt held out, and I know why Kellen Winslow will consider not showing up to camp this year.

I don't understand why fans take it so personally when players do hold out.  i.e. 20+ percent of the people polled say we should CUT anyone who does hold out.

I understand that to the players this is a business.  The average career isn't that long. 

geno,

Again, good points.  I'm going to agree with most everyone on this board and assume that there won't be any hold outs.  For the most part, Phil Savage has done a good job getting everyone signed and in on time.  Plus, the Browns have a lot more leverage now coming off of a winning season.

Beau Bell was our highest draft pick and, in my opinion, is probably the only player that has leverage to hold out.  I don't think he will, considering what I've heard or read about him.  The guy loves football and is just happy to have a chance to make it to the NFL. 

 I don't understand why fans take it so personally when players do hold out. 

I'm also with you on this one.  The NFL is a business, and yes... it does hurt chemistry somewhat when players hold out.  I know a lot of folks are mad because Kellen may be holding out this season if he doesn't get his deal re-worked.  I don't think that if someone holds out they should be cut.  Holding out alone hurts them, because of the incentive-laden deals that franchises are now using.  It hurt Quinn last season and will continue (probably) to hurt him this season.  The NFL is still structured to help the franchise, not the players, and hold outs aren't hurting the Browns' bottom line.