1 year, he was scheduled to be a free agent after the 2007 season.
From a Pats perspective, looking ahead at 07, IMO the only name that may warrant an early extension is maybe maybe Randall Gay. He could likely be signed for cheap money and help add some stability to the CB core (or the IR list). The full list of 07 free agents is below.
Looking at the future Free Agents highlights how well the Pats are managed and how quickly the rookie contracts go by. By the time they learn the ropes they are free agents.
2009
- Ty Warren is a free agent and could be extended a year early ala Seymour
2010
- changing of the guard, Seymour, Wilfork, Mankins, Hobbs, Watson, Thomas all become free agents
- I would expect at least 2-3 of these players to be extened early
From Miguel -
http://www.patscap.com/patsfreeagency.html
March 1, 2008 (2008 Free Agents)
Exclusive Rights
Eric Alexander, LB
Brandon "Bam" Childress, WR
Corey Mays, LB
Gemara Williams
Restricted
Mike Wright, DT
Unrestricted
Chad Brown, LB
Tedy Bruschi, LB
Reche Caldwell, WR
Jabar Gaffney, WR
Randall Gay, CB
Tory James, CB
Atrell Hawkins, S
Larry Izzo, LB
Randy Moss, WR
Gene Mruczkowski, C
Mel Mitchell, S
Lonie Paxton, LS
Chad Scott, CB
Eugene Wilson, S
Billy Yates, G