The stalemate between the San Francisco 49ers and first-round wide receiver Michael Crabtree continues with no signs of a compromise in sight at this time.
According to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat, Crabtree’s agent, Eugene Parker, and the 49ers remain at an impasse in ongoing contract negotiations.
Citing a league source, Maiocco reports that the 49ers aren’t inclined to give in to the Crabtree camp’s demands.
Per the report, Crabtree is seeking a contract that rates among the top five selections in the draft.
However, Crabtree, a former Texas Tech star and consensus All-American selection, was drafted 10th overall.
Hence, there’s a basic disconnect between the two sides.
So it doesn’t look like Crabtree will be reporting to training camp anytime soon, barring some kind of major breakthrough in talks.