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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Why would us understanding his health issues be a disadvantage? No team is going to ignore them. If you know he has a chronic back problem, I'm pretty sure 32 GMs do too.I don't see us re-signing Vollmer. Sure, we'll make a fair offer. But some other team will see a pro-bowler in his healthy games and hope that he can stay healthy. The patriots understand his health situation much better. IMHO, Cannon was drafted to play RT.
Why would us understanding his health issues be a disadvantage? No team is going to ignore them. If you know he has a chronic back problem, I'm pretty sure 32 GMs do too.
Oddly, I think his back issue may make it more likely the Patriots will re-sign him.
Food for thought on offensive tackle contracts:I think the Pats would structure any long term deal in 2 parts, with the option to move on in a few years if Vollmer's back proves to be an issue. Maybe 3+2 years, with an roster bonus to kick in year 4.
Why would us understanding his health issues be a disadvantage? No team is going to ignore them. If you know he has a chronic back problem, I'm pretty sure 32 GMs do too.
They're not going to sign that tight end with the horrible back problem are they? oops, never mind
I don't see us re-signing Vollmer. Sure, we'll make a fair offer. But some other team will see a pro-bowler in his healthy games and hope that he can stay healthy. The patriots understand his health situation much better. IMHO, Cannon was drafted to play RT.
Not trying to be a jerk -- but if Cameron Wake doesn't beat Vollmer 1-on-1 for a big sack last night, would this thread still be posted?
I think Vollmer's health issues and Scar's ability to make chicken salad out of chicken **** will hurt Vollmer's value. If health wasn't a concern, there would still be a certain segment of the league who believe Vollmer is a product of the system.
With his health concerns, Vollmer is likely to be offered more of a short term, incentive laiden deal rather than a long term deal with a lot of guarantees. If that is the case, the Pats are very much in the mix for his services.
Oddly, I think his back issue may make it more likely the Patriots will re-sign him.
Gronk isn't facing nearly the amount of chronic issues SeaBass is