SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Perhaps it was a subtle reminder.
On the front of the white New Era cap Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen wore to an interview last week was a "1" as the left side of a "K" to represent receiving 1,000 yards.
On the side were three scratch marks to remind that Olsen has reached the 1,000-yard mark three straight seasons, something no other tight end in the NFL has done.
Even if it wasn't a reminder to the organization that Olsen wants to be paid among the top tight ends, it certainly made a statement.