Buchanty

I like this approach - I get the impression that Mankins is more about principles than about the money (unlike Revis). A simple admission that they had not intended to ignore his efforts in 2009 or slight him in any way and a minor adjustment to the contract that benefits Mankins and you could be there.

On the other hand if it is the money - Play it out!

RayClay

I don't know. Shouldn't they be honest and admit that they're lying, two faced scum and beg him to take 8 million per long term?

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CheeseMonkeys

How do you know this is what's happening?

Patjew

My thoughts exactly.

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Patjew

Ah, you have jumped to step 2 of my diabolical plan.

Seriously, this crap happens all of the time in business (and sports, I guess). Someone plays hardball, some BS concessions are made, and then the two sides come together. A week later it's all forgotten.

To those suggesting the Pats play hardball, who exactly does that benefit? Why should the Pats punish themselves by fielding an inferior O-line and risk their franchise player if they can get this thing done and bring in their stud guard with a couple minor concessions?

Get that hick in F-boro now!

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patsfan-1982

i think we all remember how bad the D line was last year with out seymour, the O line will be the same with out Mankins, i hope they work something out

DropKickFlutie

Though I'm a big fan of this franchise's current management, I am a player's person when it comes down to who I support in negotiations.

If I were Mankins I would be a bit peeved as well. He played out the entirety of his crappy rookie deal, which should get credit given other holdouts like Revis who still has a whopping 3 years left on his deal. The deal offered by the Patriots, publicized everywhere to seem like it was a reasonable offer, was about a fifth lower than the top paid guard in the league.

The Patriots do have a history of being tough negotiators, it's what makes them so great in a salary capped league. They even did it to Brady before, on the radio awhile ago they reported that after the first championship the Patriots wouldn't budge on a $20,000 bonus to get Brady re-signed, and Brady never forgot it, he made them re-include that on their 3rd contract together afterwards.

MoLewisrocks

LOL Thanks PJ. It just struck me as I read the LaCanfora piece that it's as if Mankins doesn't exist...

As for your somewhat alternate option of paying him for a year, that was never gonna fly with this guy. He wants his long term deal on his terms or nothing by all indications.

patsfan-1982

i agree he played out he's contract pay him or trade him... i looked up player salaries in 2009 i don't know if this is true but it said Mankins made less then 1.5 million last year he is a all pro LG

WhiZa

It's not like the Pats to pay a player who doesn't put the team first. I put trade him just like they did with Branch

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