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McGinest statement
Former Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest released the following statement through his agent on Friday:
"I would like to thank the New England fans, players, media and organization for all of their support during my time with the Patriots. The last 12 years of my life have been nothing short of spectacular, and there will always be a special place in my heart for the Patriots. That being said, I am extremely excited about starting a new chapter of my life in Cleveland. To all of you in the New England area who have laughed, cried and celebrated with me and the Patriots over the past 12 years, thank you. I will always cherish those memories, and I will miss you."
The statement was signed by McGinest, with his No. 55 next to the signature.
Edit: Sorry about the sad faced Smilie, but after reading this statement, it just brought home the fact that one of my favorite Patriots will no longer be here. I always hoped that Willie would retire a Patriot, it just didn't work out.
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Edit: Sorry about the sad faced Smilie, but after reading this statement, it just brought home the fact that one of my favorite Patriots will no longer be here. I always hoped that Willie would retire a Patriot, it just didn't work out.
There is still hope for you after all! Our man Otis returned here briefly just to be retired here!! Not quite the same but he still did retire as a Patriot
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Edit: Sorry about the sad faced Smilie, but after reading this statement, it just brought home the fact that one of my favorite Patriots will no longer be here. I always hoped that Willie would retire a Patriot, it just didn't work out.
I'm with you!
I am just extremely bitter at the fact that as I understand it, no attempt was made by the Pats to extend him. It would have been different if they tried like they did with Adam.
I always believed if the Cap didn't matter, he would easily retire a Patriot.
But the Pats had more cap space then ever and didn't even call him!
At this point I don't think they would have called him even if there was no cap!
I really appreciate what Kraft has done for this organization. But how can he truly call himself a fan and not want to vomit when he sees one of the greatest to ever put on a Pats uniform hold up a Browns Jersey?
I will get past this eventually, but right now I am seeing my team get dismantled before my eyes. And for no good reason!
I don't believe the Pats will do a thing for Seymour or Branch. We will watch them leave next season, or get in a bitter tag fight!
Nearly brought a tear to my eye. I'll miss him. I'll really really miss him. He was everything that a "Patriot" embodies. I wish the best of luck to him...except when he plays the Patriots.
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I am just extremely bitter at the fact that as I understand it, no attempt was made by the Pats to extend him. It would have been different if they tried like they did with Adam.
I always believed if the Cap didn't matter, he would easily retire a Patriot.
But the Pats had more cap space then ever and didn't even call him!
At this point I don't think they would have called him even if there was no cap!
Sarge - Unfortunately, that would be wrong. As was pointed out in a Fat Lenny Pasquarelli article, the Pats tried for weeks to come to an amenable conclusion on an extension for Willie. It just wasn't happening.
Also, you are incorrect in your understanding as to the contact the Pats had with Willie after he was cut. According to Felger, the Pats were talking with Willie all week. That is hardly not even calling him.
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Originally Posted by sarge
I really appreciate what Kraft has done for this organization. But how can he truly call himself a fan and not want to vomit when he sees one of the greatest to ever put on a Pats uniform hold up a Browns Jersey?
I will get past this eventually, but right now I am seeing my team get dismantled before my eyes. And for no good reason!
I don't believe the Pats will do a thing for Seymour or Branch. We will watch them leave next season, or get in a bitter tag fight!
Yea of little faith. And you are full of garbage about the team being dismantled before your eyes. Give me a friggin break, Chicken Little.
I am just extremely bitter at the fact that as I understand it, no attempt was made by the Pats to extend him. It would have been different if they tried like they did with Adam.
I always believed if the Cap didn't matter, he would easily retire a Patriot.
But the Pats had more cap space then ever and didn't even call him!
At this point I don't think they would have called him even if there was no cap!
I really appreciate what Kraft has done for this organization. But how can he truly call himself a fan and not want to vomit when he sees one of the greatest to ever put on a Pats uniform hold up a Browns Jersey?
I will get past this eventually, but right now I am seeing my team get dismantled before my eyes. And for no good reason!
I don't believe the Pats will do a thing for Seymour or Branch. We will watch them leave next season, or get in a bitter tag fight!
I don't pretend to know what goes on behind closed doors. Did they or did they not call him? Depends on who you talk to is what determines the answer you get.
But I can't blame the Pats for not giving Willie $4mil/year. It's tough decisions like these that have helped the Pats win three Super Bowls. Does seeing Willie go suck? Yes it does. But everybody was saying the same thing after Milloy was released. "What the hell are they doing", "They're wrecking the team", etc.... But look at the end result.
Ho do you not know that the reason the Pats didn't sign Willie is because they are trying to work out extensions with Seymour and Branch. We just don't know yet.
p.s. How do you know Kraft didn't vomit?
p.p.s. Good Luck Willie. Thank you for all the entertainment you provided to me throughout the years and thank you for everything you did for the Patriots organization.
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I for one will always miss his very friendly attitude.
Apparently quite the joker as well. I recall more than one occasion with him saying something funny on SB highlight films etc. More often than not with Phifer right by his side, laughing all the way. I bet he was very popular with his teammates. I'll miss him too. My son, who is 9, was bordering on tears when I told him the news. Well, maybe a little closer than "bordering".
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