Mankins to sign tender; Report to camp - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

Mogamedogz · 07-26-2011, 01:11 PM

A new deal has to be on the way.

***MoLewisrocks*** · 07-26-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BradyFTW!

now sign him long term!

On a side note, looks like breaking down the franchise number for Ts, G, and Cs as separate positions didn't happen.

Apparently there is no longer any need to. There is some new formula for figuring out franchise tags that will kick in in 2012 and it is somehow tied to a % of cap. At least that was what Jeff Pash indicated last week.

***MoLewisrocks*** · 07-26-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

He should tell the Patriots that he'd be glad to talk about an extension that kicks in after his franchise season.

LOL Only that is never what they do. They always roll the remaining season into the new deal...just as they attempted to do with his RFA season, and Brady's remaining year on his old deal.

patriot lifer · 07-26-2011, 01:22 PM

For $10 million I think we'd all do the same. His pay was cut last year after not reporting, plus he only played in the latter half of the season, so Logan is hungry for some paychecks. Good financial decision on his part.

Patspsycho · 07-26-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by patriot lifer

For $10 million I think we'd all do the same. His pay was cut last year after not reporting, plus he only played in the latter half of the season, so Logan is hungry for some paychecks. Good financial decision on his part.

He is already set for life. His farm is self-sustaining. This is a man who takes care of himself.

VJCPatriot · 07-26-2011, 01:27 PM

10m guaranteed reasons to sign.

But glad that this is official now. So really the only signficant free agent left to worry about is Light. Also if the Pats do reach a long term deal with Mankins they should be able to get some more cap space back.

randomk1 · 07-26-2011, 01:31 PM

Poor Mankins..forced to sign for 10m. Guys we need to set up a suicide watch. I'll take the first shift.

patriot lifer · 07-26-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mogamedogz

A new deal has to be on the way.

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

10m guaranteed reasons to sign.

But glad that this is official now. So really the only signficant free agent left to worry about is Light. Also if the Pats do reach a long term deal with Mankins they should be able to get some more cap space back.

Hopefully they work something out. Perhaps they could include some of that performance-based pay which essentially increases their cap space.

So can the franchise tag be used next year for him? That would definitely affect negotiations this year.