Rogers Feels Snubbed by Mangini, Wants Out

Adam Schefter reported Tuesday night that Browns Pro Bowl defensive tackle Shaun Rogers is so disgruntled with new coach Eric Mangini and the new regime that he's asked the team not to pay his guaranteed $6 million option bonus next month.

According to a source close to Rogers, he would rather be released after only one season even though he's owed $15 million in guaranteed money.

Rogers' beef come from two off-season incidents in which he feels Mangini snubbed him. The first time, Mangini walked into the Browns' training room and didn't say hello to Rogers, the source said. The second time, Mangini and Rogers were together in the media room at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards on Jan. 23 and neither acknowledged the other.

Mangini said at a news conference Feb. 4: "I didn't even realize Shaun was there at the time. I know that's probably hard to believe considering how big he is and how big I am. It's like two destroyers missing each other."

The report says some believe there are other reasons why Rogers wants to leave the Browns, but didn't specify. We all have to assume it is in reaction to the fact that Albert Haynesworth another Pro-Bowl defensive tackle is getting ready to sign a monster contract and Rogers is hoping to cash in as well.

Rogers is currently signed to a six-year, $42 million deal that includes $20 million in guarantees and a total of $23 million over the first three years.