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Yes, players sometimes give discounts when they strongly prefer one team. Certainly, players might choose to play for a competitive team, and ignore much higher offers from non-contendors.
For me, the Cobb situation is very similar to that of McCourty. Both chose to continue to play for the team that drafted and developed them. A few million was not enough to move from the only team that they have played for and had success. And yes, they probably have endorsement money, even in Green Bay.
To me, this does NOT suggest that Revis should or will give the New England a discount. Of course, New England fans know that we are the best franchise in the NFL and have been that since Brady started his first game. That does NOT mean that every player should or would give Boston a discount to play here.
There are lots and lots of stories about Revis out there. Revis really likes the jets organization and really likes NY. He didn't want to leave the team that made him a folk hero and publicized "Revis Island". And the jets didn't want him to go. But, the NFL is a business and Revis moved on from the jets.
The patriots may indeed re-sign Revis, but make no mistake, Revis would be extremely happy going back to NY.
For me, the Cobb situation is very similar to that of McCourty. Both chose to continue to play for the team that drafted and developed them. A few million was not enough to move from the only team that they have played for and had success. And yes, they probably have endorsement money, even in Green Bay.
To me, this does NOT suggest that Revis should or will give the New England a discount. Of course, New England fans know that we are the best franchise in the NFL and have been that since Brady started his first game. That does NOT mean that every player should or would give Boston a discount to play here.
There are lots and lots of stories about Revis out there. Revis really likes the jets organization and really likes NY. He didn't want to leave the team that made him a folk hero and publicized "Revis Island". And the jets didn't want him to go. But, the NFL is a business and Revis moved on from the jets.
The patriots may indeed re-sign Revis, but make no mistake, Revis would be extremely happy going back to NY.
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