R_T26

Apparently they were very close 2 weeks ago, asked for an appolgy to mr. Kraft which he did. Was then told to do a public appology and that pissed off Mankins. Now deal is farther apart.

Rob0729

According to Adam Schefter on ESPN; The Pats and Mankins were actually negotiating a few weeks ago and were close to getting a deal done. Kraft required an personal appology that Mankins gave. When they went back to renegotiate, Kraft required a public appology and Mankins was peissed off and broke negotiation. Both sides are being petty.

Dirtywater

I just saw this too. Pisses me off. Both sides were so close to a deal and then we let apologies get in the way and Mankins lets his pride get in the way. Both sides are off base. Oh well, looks like he sits out this year.

RussFrancis

Interesting in itself to hear theyve actually been still talking.

PatsWickedPissah

If it is as said then yes, Kraft is the one being petty here. I'm sorely disappointed if it's true.

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patsox23

Not sure I agree that it's on Kraft. I think Mankins crossed a big line PUBLICLY and should apologize, even if just through a press release, in as public a way.

Uncle Rico

Not sure I understand -- did Kraft apologize in private then ask Mankins to apologize publicly?

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BelichickFan

Opposite for me, it shows it's not about the money and all about a redneck punk (I feel I can say that as my wife is from the Fresno area and claims she knows the type up there) who thinks he can talk ***** with no repercussions. You should have just kept quiet, Mankins.

Rob0729

I would agree that Kraft is being a little more petty (not much), but I think Mankins should man up and for the good of the team appologize if the Pats did give him the deal he was looking for after he attacked them personally. But I do think Kraft knows better than to let personal issues get involved in business.

BelichickFan

No, he apologized privately to Kraft but refused to do so publicly.