Pats still in the mix for Stallworth - New England Patriots Forums

groundgame · 03-10-2007, 08:03 AM

Sounds like every city Rosenhaus visits is Stallworth's favorite city.

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ESPN NFL Insider
Stallworth exploring options
<Mar. 9> Following visits to New England (Tuesday) and Tennessee (Wedesday), Stallworth continued his free-agent tour on Thursday with a stop in Miami, according to multiple reports.
Stallworth's decision could be delayed by a trip to San Francisco, which has entered the mix late, reports the Boston Herald. The Patriots are believed to be the wide receiver's second choice, behind the Eagles, but Philly doesn't appear to be very interested in re-signing the 26-year-old.

A report surfaced Thursday indicating that Stallworth has received a one-year contract offer from the Eagles, but the Philadelphia Inquirer claims that's not the case. According to the newspaper, Rosenhaus has not spoken to the Eagles since Tuesday

sebman2112 · 03-10-2007, 08:12 AM

According to a report in todays Miami Herald Stallworth has been negotiating with the Phins since friday afternoon, and they could continue negotiating throughout the weekend.

http://www.miamiherald.com/616/story/37401.html

Cramden · 03-10-2007, 09:06 AM

Why does it seem that one never comes away from dealing with a Drew Rosenhaus client and the first thing that pops into your mind is "Hey, that went smoothly" ? I know he's looking out for his clients best interests but most agents do the same and create a lot less controversy in the process.

While the addition of Stallworth would provide this team with a much needed weapon I'm quickly losing interest in this whole dog and pony show. I'm guessing the Pats are too since they continue to look at other options at WR, hopefully more than K. Washington.

***mgteich*** · 03-10-2007, 09:25 AM

The patriots do NOT lose interest in a player just because he wants to negotiate with other team. You are confusing the FO with posters. With Stallworth, he was never coming back to Philly (really wouldn't pay the market price). He wants to come to NE. However, he wants to look around to see if he get a lot more from someone else, or perhaps a bit more from the pats. This all seems reasonable to me.

And, yes, of course, the patriots should be considering other options. I do strongly believe that they will not sign someone else before giving Stallworth another chance to sign.

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Originally Posted by Cramden

Why does it seem that one never comes away from dealing with a Drew Rosenhaus client and the first thing that pops into your mind is "Hey, that went smoothly" ? I know he's looking out for his clients best interests but most agents do the same and create a lot less controversy in the process.

While the addition of Stallworth would provide this team with a much needed weapon I'm quickly losing interest in this whole dog and pony show. I'm guessing the Pats are too since they continue to look at other options at WR, hopefully more than K. Washington.

MrTibbs · 03-10-2007, 09:25 AM

Screw him obviously he's looking for money and which team is going to shell out the most............it's time to "move along" there is nothing to see here.

Sean Pa Patriot · 03-10-2007, 09:43 AM

Like I said, I want him on the team ,because his talent makes our team better..But if were not good enough for him .. Then see ya around...

hwc · 03-10-2007, 10:15 AM

Consider the source for all of these reports.

Obviously, if Stallworth has all these good offers on the table, he'd take one. Looks like to me that there isn't much demand for his services, despite his agent's transparent attempt to create the illusion of a bidding war.

Next question!

mcsully · 03-10-2007, 10:55 AM

How can you guys get on Stallworths case about looking to maximize his overall contract?? Some people look at the dollar amt and thats all they see.. AND THAT IS OKAY.. SOme people look at multiple things, money, environment.. ect.. AND THAT IS OKAY TO..

I personally wouldn't go to another company doing the same job unless I maximized my dollar amt..

***AndyJohnson*** · 03-10-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mcsully

How can you guys get on Stallworths case about looking to maximize his overall contract?? Some people look at the dollar amt and thats all they see.. AND THAT IS OKAY.. SOme people look at multiple things, money, environment.. ect.. AND THAT IS OKAY TO..

I personally wouldn't go to another company doing the same job unless I maximized my dollar amt..

Same thing with criticizing the agent. The agents job is to get him the most money. People are suggesting the agent is sonehow wrong for 'making a show out of it' by visiting different teams. Last I checked the value of an agent is to negotiate the best deal he can, and part of that includes creating a higher level of interest for his guy.
I know most people hate Rosenhaus, but he is exactly doing his job here.

hwc · 03-10-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mcsully

How can you guys get on Stallworths case about looking to maximize his overall contract??..

How can you get on our case for not giving a damn about Stallworth's world tour?

Nobody begrudges Stallworth and his agent for their transparent attempts to manufacture interest. But, there's no reason we should care. I think most Pats fans have simply moved on.