patsfaninpa

Doesn't sound like the Pats have made a push to sign him. He said he would like a long-term contract not a franchise. Tone of voice makes it sound as if he played his last game for our boys.

tobias funke

I love Vince but it's unfortunately not up to him.

The guy obviously deserved a long-term contract 1-2 years ago, but the team missed the boat when he could have been cheaper, and now is afraid to give him a deal with the labor uncertainty.

The guy is going to get franchised, and he'll probably hold out of training camp, but I think we'll see him on the field for week 1.

It's a sad state of affairs for a team that ought to be making its best players happy at this point in time, but they got on this road a while ago and it doesn't seem like there are any detours left.

Jangles

I will slap Kraft and Belichick if they let our best lineman go

first Seymour and possibly Wilfork?

This team isn't going to be poised for a deep playoff run until 2015 at this rate

patsfaninpa

I'm sure we'll franchise him if we don't sign him. The point is that he's not going to be happy about it. The Pats already got an extra year out of him on his rookie contract. 6YRS. They shouldn't be screwing with this guy. How's he going to help lead the team back if he's not happy with his situation?

BoTown

This also won't help with bringing in potential free agents, seeing as how they treat their players when it comes to contract negotiations. Wilfork is definitely worth signing long term.

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tobias funke

I completely agree with you. Both Vince and Ben Watson got handcuffed by 6-year deals, and Vince outplayed his by a mile.

I also believe a happy player is going to be a better player in the crucial moments that make or break a season, because he has that extra mental edge to fight for the team that obviously values his abilities.

But the Patriots obviously have decided that his value as a 2-down player isn't worth the money he deserves, and that seems to be the end of it as far as the team is concerned.

If I'm wrong, and they do get a deal worked out, I'll happily eat my words, but I just don't see this playing out any other way at this point.

The Dynasty

The Patriots will definitely atleast franchise him. Big Vince wont be happy but atleast he will still be in a Pats uniform next season. Personally I would give him the big contract that he deserves.

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R_T26

Sadly the Pats tend to run in place these days. Draft picks are no longer about improving the team but rather replacing the people that leave.

Wilfork sadly was not mediocre enough to get a contract, ask Sanders and Kazcur what you need to do to stay.

Thats why its hard to get excited about meriweather, since he probably has 2 years left as a Patriot.

Whatever... Eventually the pats have to realize you need to sign some of your young stars.
Because wilhite and brace are no samual and wilfork.

JackBauer

Did that actually make any sense to you when you typed it?

BritPat

"I want a long term contract or I want to be free."

Fair play to him.

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