McCourty to stay with Patriots!

If those contract details are true, given the lack of talent available on the market, I am okay with that for McCourty. He's the second best FS in the game, a lockerroom leader and valuable member of a very good secondary.

Now BB, I'm looking forward to hearing the breaking news of Revis' contract extension.

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People have to relax with the financial stuff, both about the Patriots and about other teams. The cap has gone up by about $20 million dollars in two years, and it's going to keep going up. Old deals will keep getting topped.

Patriots Re-Sign S Devin McCourty; Grade and Analysis
by Charles McDonald12m ago

S Devin McCourty will sign a 5-year, $47.5M contract, source said.


Unconfirmed.

So happy! I love Devin and how much he obviously loves being here. The quotes about him being "teacher's pet" are pretty great indicators how awesome a talent we just locked up for another 5 years (hopefully)

I think closer examination of the deal is in order before we worry too much about how much was/will bent spent on DM. But, it is good to see him return.

Deus Irae said:

As an aside:

People have to relax with the financial stuff, both about the Patriots and about other teams. The cap has gone up by about $20 million dollars in two years, and it's going to keep going up. Old deals will keep getting topped.

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Right, and "AAV" and such are a lot less important than the specifics. $20m of this deal could be tied into the last year, of which McCourty will realistically see basically nothing.

Brady2Moss said:

If we end up with McCourty and no Revis i'll be sick...

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More sick than if we happened to lose both of them to free agency? Get a grip.

More money per year than I expected. But, as others have said, the details could show that some of it is backloaded or tied to roster bonuses that let the Pats out of it if there's a decline at all or they need to move on for any other reason. I'm itching to see the fine print...

Well, I guess BB considers McCourty elite if his contract is any indication.

Could have gotten more elsewhere. Still a lot, but that's awesome to see him not going for every last penny. I wouldn't have blamed him if he did.

Deus Irae said:

Given that you speculated they'd lose both McCourty and Revis, while I've been saying that they'll keep both, and McCourty's already back, I'd say my "guess" is worth a hell of a lot more than your speculation.


Just my opinion, though... Others are free to disagree.

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I don't remember saying they'd lose them both. Must have been a long time ago though.

Stating as fact that "Revis is staying" when it's just a guess (actually made less likely if mccourty is here due to less money) and getting ***** y when called on it is douchbaggery.

Kdo5 said:

More sick than if we happened to lose both of them to free agency? Get a grip.

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Hyperbole is great, I've got a grip

How much do you think Jason's experience in Tennessee played a role in Devin re-signing with the Patriots?

Brady2Moss said:

now Revis pls

I hope this doesnt mean the Revis negotiation went south

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I hope so too. However this will not stop them from signing Revis. They can find a way to get the cash to do it.

Good article on why it is worth paying McCourty the money.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2388200-devin-mccourty-is-the-jewel-of-2015-nfl-free-agency

Deus Irae said:

As an aside:


People have to relax with the financial stuff, both about the Patriots and about other teams. The cap has gone up by about $20 million dollars in two years, and it's going to keep going up. Old deals will keep getting topped.

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Great point. What may seem as a "slight overpayment" today will be a steal of a deal in 2 years.

JMC00 said:

$9.5m AAV? Not sure I'd say discount kool-aid.

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Need to remember this is a weak free agent safety class and an abysmal draft class so his demand would have been through the roof. The other thing is its a maximum $47.5mil so we don't know what kind of incentives/roster bonuses he has. The key is his first year cap hit will be well below the franchise tag number.

Very happy to hear this news

A lot of money, but I'm fine with them paying him like the elite safety he is. Revis is still more important though.

Here are some details:

Mike Reiss said:

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 2m2 minutes ago
Devin McCourty contract terms with Patriots, per source: 5 years, $47.5 million, including $28.5 million in total guarantees.

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