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Rob0729

02-08-2010 07:15 AM

A couple of Patriots tidbits from Mike Reiss

From his blog:

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On Feb. 11, teams can start assigning the franchise tag to players. If it comes to that with the Patriots and Vince Wilfork, my feeling is that the tag wouldn’t be assigned until the last possible day (Feb. 25). It makes sense to think the sides will get back to the negotiating table in the coming weeks to try to hammer out a long-term deal, and I don't think it's out of the question that momentum could build toward that happening.

If the Pats get a deal done with Wilfork before he is tendered or as late as March after he is tendered, I think a lot of people have an apology due to the Pats.

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There seems to be a growing perception that the Patriots don’t spend on players. Tom Curran, who covers the Patriots for Comcast SportsNet, presented this counter-point: Since 2005, the Patriots spent $540 million on player salaries, while the Colts spent just less than $546 million and the Jets $542 million.

Kinda shoots this recent theory that the Pats are cheap argument out of the water.

Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats - Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Gwedd

02-08-2010 07:33 AM

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The Patriots have always paid well, right up close to the cap every year. They aren't cheap by any means, but they ARE frugal.

JSn	02-08-2010 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwedd (Post 1724755)

The Patriots have always paid well, right up close to the cap every year. They aren't cheap by any means, but they ARE frugal.

They spend their money on having a strong middle class. They just don't always keep the right guys. It happens. C'Mon September.

Gwedd

02-08-2010 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JSn (Post 1724763)

They spend their money on having a strong middle class. They just don't always keep the right guys. It happens. C'Mon September.

BTW: Love the new avatar you have.. :)

Jackson 2

02-08-2010 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729 (Post 1724734)

From his blog:

If the Pats get a deal done with Wilfork before he is tendered or as late as March after he is tendered, I think a lot of people have an apology due to the Pats.

Kinda shoots this recent theory that the Pats are cheap argument out of the water.

Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats - Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Don't try to confuse people with facts.

SanAngeloState

02-08-2010 08:43 AM

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Would they want to spend big money on a guarantee if there's not going to be a season in 2011?

I think they tag and trade him and they don't owe anyone an apology for it.

It's business, nothing personal. :rocker:

tanked_as_usual

02-08-2010 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SanAngeloState (Post 1724861)

so I guess the pats aren't going to sign brady when his contract is up at the end of this year? or will they actually give him 30M up front to sit around in 2011? given that he is the player rep and all

tanked_as_usual

02-08-2010 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729 (Post 1724734)

feel free to apologize to whomever you like.....but don't talk for others

Deus Irae

02-08-2010 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729 (Post 1724734)

Kinda shoots this recent theory that the Pats are cheap argument out of the water.

Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats - Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

I've posted the breakdown about the money spent in the past. I don't think they've been cheap, although the notion that they spend to the cap in actual dollars is not true, but they are a top 5 income generating team and only a top 10 spending team.

That doesn't make them cheap, but it does give at least some ammunition to those who think that they should be spending more.

emoney_33

02-08-2010 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae (Post 1724984)

You've also been proven wrong over and over when you've tried to argue it.

Stop trying to defend people who are wrong, while at the same time saying you believe the exact opposite.

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