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what makes you say that? The part about the best fit that is. Why the perfect fit?
After watching The Brady 6 (there's that number again too), I think it was Tee Martin who was told he'd be a backup (3rd in line) and that's the approach he took. But, he did get to start due to injuries and he wasn't prepared. I'd say Mallet's attitude has alot to do with this. Cassel should be a good lesson for Mallet and the thing with BB is he'll play the guy he feels has the best chance to succeed. Cassell prepared hard and was always ready (and no I don't want to see Brady go down with another injury).By being selected by the Pats, Mallet has the opportunity to learn the game while there is absolutely NO pressure. Not even a chance of a QB controversy the current flavor of the month, Aaron Rogers, marinated for THREE full seasons before he became superbowl MVP.
what makes you say that? The part about the best fit that is. Why the perfect fit?
If Brady is serious about playing for another decade - or even half that - then the only way Mallet gets on the field is by an injury to Brady or outperforming him. I think a lot of people, including Lombardi, don't realize that Brady and Mallet will reach free agency again in the same year - and that in fact, Mallet would be an RFA a year before Brady hits the open market again.
Nobody has any idea when Mallet is a free agent, an RFA or anything else; we won't until the labor situation is resolved.
Historically third round guys got four year contracts and became free agents at the end of them which would line up Brady and Mallet's free agency.
The chances of someone other than Brady starting a few games over the next few years is very high though; QBs usually start missing some games as they get older.
I have no issue with Mallett wanting to be the starter for the Patriots. I've no issue with any player on the Patriots wanting to be the starter at their position.After watching The Brady 6 (there's that number again too), I think it was Tee Martin who was told he'd be a backup (3rd in line) and that's the approach he took. But, he did get to start due to injuries and he wasn't prepared. I'd say Mallet's attitude has alot to do with this. Cassel should be a good lesson for Mallet and the thing with BB is he'll play the guy he feels has the best chance to succeed. Cassell prepared hard and was always ready (and no I don't want to see Brady go down with another injury).
I caught a show on ESPN where the some of the drafted players were having field competitions and Mallet did a good job compared to the other QBs (not that that was playing under game conditions but he seemed to be more accurate).
True re: the labor situation - but the likelihood is that the contracts for rookies are, if anything, going to get shorter than longer.
So, either way, the likely reality is that Brady will not become a free agent while Mallet is under contract with this team.
As for Brady missing some games - let's hope not. He's played through an awful lot of injuries over his career, like Favre or Manning - and I don't see that changing. I hate to say it, but catastrophic season-ending injuries are the most likely thing to knock guys like that out - and we've already dealt with one of those, and I hope we don't have to again.
Mike and Mike (Lombardi and Mayock) both like to think because they worked for Bill once upon a time they can channel him. If it were that simple they'd both be working for a team's FO (or even Bill's) and not on the league's network...
Bill only selected Mallett because he couldn't find a trading partner willing to swap him a 2nd next year for a 3rd, so he drafted the one guy he had a remaining guaranteed roster spot for coming out of that round, a developmental QB. If Belichick was remotely thinking of securing Brady's replacement in this draft, or if he was thinking Mallett was remotely the QB to replace him with, he'd have tapped that selection a lot sooner.
Mallett's career trajectory begins with proving he can even replace Hoyer by 2012. The last QB Bill took in the third couldn't even fend an UDFA off after the #2 job was handed to him by default. It's too bad things unfolded as they did because the JETS ended up with the QB best suited to back Brady up from this class. That may stunt his long term development, although he's got a better shot at advancing to #2 or starting than Mallett over the next two years...because all he's got to do is pass KOC to take aim on the Sanchise.
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FWIW, before the lockout, both sides reportedly agreed on a deal that would limit third-round picks to three-year deals, with RFA status in the fourth year.
Also, as some pundit pointed out, with the NFL's new emphasis on concussions, it's quite likely that there will be a decent number of players who are sidelined for a week or two.
i agree with this i dont see Mallet as the guy thats going to drive Brady out of town in two years like Aaron Rodgers did i think he needs to make this team first
FWIW, before the lockout, both sides reportedly agreed on a deal that would limit third-round picks to three-year deals, with RFA status in the fourth year.
The NFL proposed it but the two sides didn't agree on anything.
As for the deals, I'm a little confused - are you sure you don't have that a little mixed up, 4 year deals but with RFA status after year 3?
In addition, the league agreed that all players drafted after the first round would be limited to three-year deals, but teams would be allowed to put restricted free agent tags after the three years. That’s essentially similar to the current process where players can be tagged as restricted free agents after a three-year deal, although the existing rule allows players drafted after the first round to sign four-year pacts.
Hmm, I'm still confused. So 1st rounders henceforth will become RFAs after 3 years? And for a 3rd rounder like Mallet, after 4 years, he is an RFA?
Hmm, I'm still confused. So 1st rounders henceforth will become RFAs after 3 years? And for a 3rd rounder like Mallet, after 4 years, he is an RFA?