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As far as deal for Moore goes, it seems Lions giving thumbs-down.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
DETROIT _ As the calendar struck June 1, it looked as though the clock would soon strike midnight on Herman Moore's career as a Lion.
Well, 12:01 Saturday morning, actually.
That marked the moment NFL teams could release players for the sake of salary-cap relief, signifying the start of what's expected to be divorce proceedings between Moore and the Lions. Theirs isn't a simple misunderstanding that ballooned out of proportion, but rather a steadily widening gulf inspired by pride and principle.
The Lions want Moore, their all-time leading receiver, to take a pay cut from $3.295 million to $1 million a year. Faced with that prospect, he would rather play somewhere else _ even if it means making less.
A resolution "could happen quickly," coach Marty Mornhinweg said, "or it could take awhile. A lot will depend on how much Herman wants to return to the Lions."
Moore likely will leave next week. The Lions are adamantly opposed to paying a starter's salary to someone expected to be their No. 3 receiver.
This isn't a question of loyalty or fairness. It's the way the NFL works. And if you're seeking blame, look no further than the NFL Players' Association. The union sold out some veterans by agreeing to a hard salary cap in the collective bargaining agreement in return for free agency.
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