Contract talks with Victor Cruz have "hit a snag"

Restricted free agent wide receiver Victor Cruz has hit an impasse with the New York Giants when it comes to contract talks. Rather, Friday saw the news that the contract negotiations "hit a snag," as Cruz is looking for something in the $8 million per year range. Unfortunately for Cruz, slot receivers aren't typically paid as much as outside receivers, and it seems unlikely he'll get the number he's after.

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Slot receivers are not getting the type of money as outside receivers, as evidenced by the difference in the contracts of Wes Welker and Greg Jennings, so Cruz is having a hard time getting the contract he's looking for.

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