Gasper: Bodden deal NOT veteran minimum! - New England Patriots Forums

JSn · 03-11-2009, 09:52 AM

Breaking down Bodden deal - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com

Makes more sense now.

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According to a league source who has seen the contract, Leigh Bodden's one-year deal with the Patriots is not for the veteran minimum of $750,000, as has been reported by ESPN and NFL.com.

The source said the deal is one year for $2.25 million with $1 million guaranteed. There are no incentives in the deal, a la Shawn Springs, but the deal does include a no-franchise clause, allowing Bodden to test the market again if he has a big season in New England and an extension can't be worked out with the Patriots after the 2009 season.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 03-11-2009, 09:56 AM

Grumble grumble grumble.

billdog3484 · 03-11-2009, 09:57 AM

ok, well at least we know his agent isnt mentally challenged. sounds fair enough regardless

***N.Eman*** · 03-11-2009, 10:06 AM

damn , he doesnt want the Samuel case happening to him. oh well! I hope he gives us a hell of a year! Which we lack for 2 years now!

spacecrime · 03-11-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by billdog3484

ok, well at least we know his agent isnt mentally challenged.

I don't know. A no franchise clause? Bodden has made it throught the early goings of free agency without getting signed, he signs a $2 mil one-year deal, and his agent wants to make sure he doesn't have to take $10 mil for one year next year? It smacks of Rosenhaus turning down the $600,000 advance for Guss Scott because it was a five year deal, and opting for a year to year deal. Which lasted 2 years.

I'm willing to bet that whatever Bodden signs for next year, it will be less than $10 mil.

But one thing, he is apparently very confident of Bodden's abilities, and that bodes well for the Pats for one year, anyway.

***BelichickFan*** · 03-11-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

Grumble grumble grumble.

Works for me, I like the Patriots saving money as much as the next guy but I felt bad for Bodden and couldn't help but wonder why he would take a crazy low number that he might get disenchanted with at some point.

***ForThoseAboutToRock*** · 03-11-2009, 10:16 AM

Well if Bodden does really well and can't be signed in 2010, hopefully one or more of the young CB's on the team will leave the organization with some confidence in their backfield. I'd not be very surprised to see both Hobbs and Bodden leave after next season, chasing big dollars.

***Rob0729*** · 03-11-2009, 10:19 AM

So much for the people who thought that Bodden wouldn't even last through the preseason. There is next to no chance barring a complete failure that Bodden is cut.

I figured that when I heard Bodden had an one year deal that he was going to try to use this year to jumpstart his career again and get much better deal next year with no salary cap. The no franchising thing is not a surprise to me.

Mogamedogz · 03-11-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

Works for me, I like the Patriots saving money as much as the next guy but I felt bad for Bodden and couldn't help but wonder why he would take a crazy low number that he might get disenchanted with at some point.

Really??

If you felt bad for him making $750k to play football, bang hot chicks, drive luxury cars, and live in a 4-5,000sq ft house...

I cant even imagine the pity you would feel for a poor bastard like me.

WhiZa · 03-11-2009, 10:37 AM

He better be starting week 1. My expectations are rising everyday on this guy.