arrellbee
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I am a little surprised that one aspect of re-signing players isn't talked about.
All of these players (except Tedy Bruschi) have agents.
Is it accepted protocol for the team (Belichick, Pioli, whomever) to talk directly to the player during negotiations ?? ?? ?? ??
Even if it is permissible for teams to talk to players, perhaps with the agreement of the agent and/or player, have any of these players/agents agreed that the Pats can talk directly to the player ??
If permission is not required, is it possible that the agents have told the players: "Do not talk to them - let me do all of the negotiation" ??
Is it in the interest of the agent (in the slightest) to take any kind of chance at having his player client be sweet talked into taking LESS money but stay with the team ??
Do you think any of the players did or will tell their agents that they will take any kind of discount just to stay with the Pats ?? Pardon me if I get the distinct impression that none of the players have been willing to take less guarantees or total money just to stay with the Pats. In fact, there is an underlying theme that some of them may have even turned down an equal offer.
Do you think there may be any personality issues on the part of the players who want to paint the Pats in a bad light and make themselves look 'OK' for valuing a bigger money deal more than staying with the Pats ?? You think maybe ??
And, on the other side of the coin:
There is AMPLE media reporting that Bill Belichick frequently demonstrates personable and even affable and entertaining interactions with non-NFL gatherings and peers in the NFL AND maintains personable relationships with folks outside of football.
One thing that, pardon me, I think is also universally recognized is that Belichick will cover aspects of coaching and preparing and staffing a team down to the minutest detail.
Now given these last two things, HOW can anyone REALLY give any credence to the idea that Belichick would not do whatever was possible to establish a rapport with these free agents if it were allowed and it meant retaining the player at a value that fit the teams overall salary model ??
To me it just shouts self-interest on the part of players and their agents and it is approaching ludicrous to attribute 'personality' issues to Belichick. I could make that statement in a stronger form, but I'm sure you get my drift.
All of these players (except Tedy Bruschi) have agents.
Is it accepted protocol for the team (Belichick, Pioli, whomever) to talk directly to the player during negotiations ?? ?? ?? ??
Even if it is permissible for teams to talk to players, perhaps with the agreement of the agent and/or player, have any of these players/agents agreed that the Pats can talk directly to the player ??
If permission is not required, is it possible that the agents have told the players: "Do not talk to them - let me do all of the negotiation" ??
Is it in the interest of the agent (in the slightest) to take any kind of chance at having his player client be sweet talked into taking LESS money but stay with the team ??
Do you think any of the players did or will tell their agents that they will take any kind of discount just to stay with the Pats ?? Pardon me if I get the distinct impression that none of the players have been willing to take less guarantees or total money just to stay with the Pats. In fact, there is an underlying theme that some of them may have even turned down an equal offer.
Do you think there may be any personality issues on the part of the players who want to paint the Pats in a bad light and make themselves look 'OK' for valuing a bigger money deal more than staying with the Pats ?? You think maybe ??
And, on the other side of the coin:
There is AMPLE media reporting that Bill Belichick frequently demonstrates personable and even affable and entertaining interactions with non-NFL gatherings and peers in the NFL AND maintains personable relationships with folks outside of football.
One thing that, pardon me, I think is also universally recognized is that Belichick will cover aspects of coaching and preparing and staffing a team down to the minutest detail.
Now given these last two things, HOW can anyone REALLY give any credence to the idea that Belichick would not do whatever was possible to establish a rapport with these free agents if it were allowed and it meant retaining the player at a value that fit the teams overall salary model ??
To me it just shouts self-interest on the part of players and their agents and it is approaching ludicrous to attribute 'personality' issues to Belichick. I could make that statement in a stronger form, but I'm sure you get my drift.