Fan Mail: CHJ’s ‘adjusted’ contract, Elway’s grade and ‘The Wave’

The hot takes on social media poured in this week, especially considering the biggest stories pertained to topics off the field

BY JOHNNY HART

May 31, 2019, 7:14 AM Updated: 7:17 am

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Feisty might be a good way to describe the followers and listeners of 104.3 The Fan, and this week certainly delivered on a variety of topics.

From the Chris Harris Jr.’s “adjusted” contract to how well John Elway has performed as the Denver Broncos general manager, opinions were not in short supply.

And “The Wave.” Who knew it could be such a polarizing subject?

Here’s a smattering of what you had to say this week:

This week, Steve Ruiz of USA Today dropped his ranking of each of the 32 NFL general managers, much to the chagrin of many Broncos fans who may have liked to see Elway graded higher.

In response, on Facebook, Morris F. said:

It’s OK … He’ll shove it down their throats again this year as we bring home Lombardi four.

Whether “The Duke” has another run to a world championship in him is up for debate, but I like where your head’s at Morris.

Love the positivity.

In what has to be one of The Fan’s most hotly debated columns in recent memory (I can confirm there was quite the split among the staff), digital editor James Merilatt made the case that “The Wave” is getting a bad rap.

Among the many contributors to the discussion, Josh G. on Facebook said:

Killing the wave is one of the most enjoyable things to do at a sporting event.

Look, man. I’m no fan of “The Wave” either — mostly out of apathy or a desire to remain seated as much as possible in life.

But trying to ruin everyone else’s fun is something that, honestly … I can get behind.

#NeverWave

Harris and the Broncos came to an agreement this week on an “adjusted contract,” which essentially gives the All-Pro cornerback a pay raise to $12.05 million in the final year of his deal this season.

Among the many positions in the wake of the deal is how it makes Denver look like it takes care of the players who take care of them.

In that vein, Dave D. writes on Facebook:

It’s a PR move, nothing more.

Maybe. It certainly could be.

But, that’s a pretty darn expensive public relations strategy.