Pats726

I just listened to PFW..aired Wed and the one point that I am worried about (cross that out..more possibly concerned with,,,better) is if there is something going on that is pushing Patriots to other teams and keeping other players from here.
They mentioned that McGinest had said in passing about he wouldn't comment on what was happening there. They also seemed to think that it was a personal situation with AV leaving. They wondered if there was a feeling that players do NOT wish to come here.
I don't buy that...but I think it's interesting that that is being suggested and have not seen anything directly on this on the board. Thoughts??

PatsRI

"Let me say this 'They hate thier coach."



Sound familiar? When the Pats are down, even alittle, and a guy leaves it becomes a personal reason. When they've just won a Super Bowl it's a money thing. If they paid Adam and Willie $1 more then the Colts and Browns I'm willing to bet both guys would have been back. Plus, didn't they try the touchy feely approach with Pete Carroll and Bobby Grier? Didn't exactly work all that well did it?

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Remix 6

I never understood those rumors that players hate coach BB. What was it all about and why would they hate him?

BelichickFan

Yeah, I'd say the "problem" is the Patriots aren't offering nutty money. For 3 years / $12M we all know McGinest would have been in Foxboro.

OhExaulted1

The Lawyer Millor release created the impetus of that backlash. It was a week before the first game and there were many adverse comments and columns written.

PATSNUTme

I heard the same bull**** spouted by the idiots on NEST the other night. Only they were concerned about Kraft 'meddeling" and BB and Scott getting pissed at him.

It's just off season media conjecture and I don't pay any attention to them.

DarrylS

I think we need a coach that can get them "jacked up" before a big game, that would make this franchise more appealing. All kidding aside, look at how well a second tier player like Ashworth made out, a 13 million contract for essentially a second string player. This is so much BS about players wanting to leave, the bottom line is money and in reality some players are worth more to their new team than they are to the Patriots. Do not expect any "sexy" signings, they will bring on some hard nosed blue collar guys, and after about 4 years they will be offerred more than here and they will move on. I would much rather have depth and character, than a few highly paid and morons.

I cannot believe that Kraft, Pioli or BB would tolerate any front office distractions.

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patriotsrule

That was there point. They didn't say players didn't want to come here because of BB. They simply said if players can earn more money from other teams, why would they come to New England for less? It had nothing to do with Belichick so everyone can relax and take a deep breath. No one was criticizing Belichick because as we all know, he can do no wrong.

Pats726

The concern was not that it was from any media people....who I could care less about, but was from the Patriots Football Weekly people. They do have a bit more access and..may have a closer feel for what is going on...which is why I was a bit more concerned.
The mentioned how the AV situation might have gotten personal..and??? Who knows..I don't buy it, but I thought it should be mentioned...even to trash it.

BelichickFan

No one ever said Belichick or Pioli is perfect. But just because players go running for the money doesn't mean there's a problem in the Patriots' front office.