Mankins Days as Pat Over?
 

Doesn't sound good.

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-...days-over.html

HONOLULU — Logan Mankins [stats] told the Herald today he doesn’t believe he’ll be back with the Patriots [team stats].

The All-Pro guard doesn’t think the organization is committed to keeping him long term, or is willing to do what it takes to make that happen. The only way he sees he’d make a return for the 2011 season is if the Patriots slap the franchise tag on him, if it still applies, and that would not please him one bit.

“No, I wouldn’t be happy about that, if that’s what they chose to do, to be dealt that kind of hand,’’ Mankins said following the AFC team’s workout yesterday on a field at the Pro Bowl’s hotel complex. “But we’ll see what happens.’’

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Re: Mankins Days as Pat Over?
 

He's right. They never sign guys like him for that much money. Look for them to use one of the early picks for an OL.

Re: Mankins Days as Pat Over?
 

He should be paid what he accepted in the summer plus one year of Franchise Tag money.

Simple for Mankins.

Sign the Deal and take the offer.

Sign the Franchise Tag.

He'll be in Foxboro for at least 1 more year anyway.

Re: Mankins Days as Pat Over?
 

The minimum they will do with him is to tag and trade. They aren't letting him go for nothing.

Re: Mankins Days as Pat Over?
 

He's going to get tagged. Whether he gets traded or signed after that is what the question is right now.

Re: Mankins Days as Pat Over?
 

I really don't want to have to use a pick to replace mankins. Its like treading water.

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I don't think any player likes getting the franchise tag slapped on them. This isn't alarming news. He wants a long-term contract, and I seriously think he doesn't care for which of the 32 teams he winds up at. I'd like it if he signed the contract offered to him before the season. Is that still a possibility? No idea. But I think many other teams will offer similar contracts or contracts with slightly higher guaranteed money. I used to think that he would take the Patriots contract if it was slightly less money because of the friends he has here, but I think he has seen the nasty side of the business and the way the Patriots operate and is thus more reluctant to take the less money to stay here.

I really want Mankins back. He can be the leader of the line for many years when Koppen and Light are gone. I think offensive line play has a lot to do with continuity and working together as a consistent unit. There should be some consistency to the line from year to year.

Re: Mankins Days as Pat Over?
 

Within 2 years we could be looking to replace LT,LG,C,RG. 80% of the line

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We have heard all this from Mankins before. Why should we believe him now?

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I think just about anybody would be unhappy with the franchise tag. So not really say much. He'd just rather control where he goes. I think dallas clark was the only one who liked it. Wilfork said it would be a slap in the face. I think in the end the pats will pony up. They can't take a big step back with Brady at 33.