Bodden: "This is exactly why I came here"

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I know for a majority of players money matters most, but I think it would be hard for Bodden to leave after a successful season for himself and making it to the playoffs for the first time in his career.

 

[IcyPatriot]

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Okay ... but he left the Lions ... there's 50 ways to leave your lover.

 

[slash83]

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Okay ... but he left the Lions ... there's 50 ways to leave your lover.

Leaving the Lions after a 0-16 season is much easier than leaving the Patriots and competing for a championship. I know money talks, but money always inst everything to some people, being successful is sometimes just as important.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

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Money definitely talks. Did any of us see Deion Branch pulling what he did in 2006? Aside from some on-field showboating, he always came across as one of the more humble players through the media. And then BAM it's all about the $$. I appreciate Bodden's comments but I don't expect them to keep him from getting paid when the offseason does get here.

 

[reflexblue]

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He came here to rehabilitate himself, he could have signed a long term contract but HEs chose not to. Hes here for the money.

 

[Bill B.]

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He came here to rehabilitate himself, he could have signed a long term contract but HEs chose not to. Hes here for the money.

I believe it was the Patriots who initially balked at a long term deal and offered him a one year "show me" contract. I think the Patriots make him a fair offer and he re-signs in the off season.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

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I believe it was the Patriots who initially balked at a long term deal and offered him a one year "show me" contract. I think the Patriots make him a fair offer and he re-signs in the off season.

I heard the opposite, that the Pats were trying to get him long term but he wanted a 1 year deal. No way I can prove it and I may be wrong, but that's how I remember it.

 

[IcyPatriot]

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I'm not sure we really need him next year ... Belichick will offer him a few million ... take it or leave it.

 

[slash83]

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I'm not sure we really need him next year ... Belichick will offer him a few million ... take it or leave it.

I think we do, hes been the one "true" really good consistent player in the secondary. Hes been beat here n there but hes had a really good consistent year. I wouldn't feel too good about having Wilhite and Butler as my top 2 corners going into next season.

 

[wilfork is beastin']

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Bodden's been great for us this year. Hopefully he and the team can work out an extension. Same with Big Vince.

 

[reflexblue]

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I believe it was the Patriots who initially balked at a long term deal and offered him a one year "show me" contract. I think the Patriots make him a fair offer and he re-signs in the off season.

No the pats were looking to sing him to a long term contract, but Bodden rejected that and said he wanted a one year deal. Check it out.

 

[BelichickFan]

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They both were interested in a multi year deal but they didn't reach an agreement so they mutually agreed to go one year. I also hope to get him back.

 

[reflexblue]

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They both were interested in a multi year deal but they didn't reach an agreement so they mutually agreed to go one year. I also hope to get him back.

That was six months ago, but i'm 99% sure Bodden rejected the multi year offer he wanted a one year deal. I hope he settles for a multi year contract myself. JHe hasn't doen enough sop far to warrent the kind of money i think he thought he was worth.

 

[JSn]

Bodden: This is exactly why I came here

I dig LB the CB and I hope they can keep him around. That said, we'd likely be ok if we had to replace him.

BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Rap Sheet Blog Archive Patriots CB Leigh Bodden, on the AFC East title: “This is exactly why I came here.”

ast year at this time, his Detroit Lions (left) were on their way to going 0-16. Now, his Patriots are 10-5 and AFC East champions.

“It feels great,” Bodden said. “Last year, I was nowhere near anything. It’s great to be a part of this. It just continues to get better as we continue to win.“

 

[RayClay]

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I dig LB the CB and I hope they can keep him around. That said, we'd likely be ok if we had to replace him.

BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Rap Sheet Blog Archive Patriots CB Leigh Bodden, on the AFC East title: “This is exactly why I came here.”

Our best cornerback since Clayborn and Law IMHO. Sign him. I think he's more complete than Samuel.

 

[RayClay]

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That was six months ago, but i'm 99% sure Bodden rejected the multi year offer he wanted a one year deal. I hope he settles for a multi year contract myself. JHe hasn't doen enough sop far to warrent the kind of money i think he thought he was worth.

Obviously, he would have signed a multi year for a kajillion dollars,I think that's what people are trying to say. He rejected a multi offer because he thought he could prove he was worth more than their offer.

 

[RobertWeathers]

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Our best cornerback since Clayborn and Law IMHO. Sign him. I think he's more complete than Samuel.

Maurice Hurst was also outstanding. A neck injury cut his career short. I'd put him in front of Asante too.

Love Bodden. If the Pats make him a fair offer and he genuinely loves it here, maybe they can figure out a long-term deal.

 

[DarrylS]

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Not only that he is a great "bridge" player for the young uns, and has been on teams that made him realize that winning with a team is better than playing for stats..

With that being said, hope they sign him long term.. would like to go into a couple of seasons with a solid D backfield... Hank Poteat et al were not my idea's of great signings..

 

[BradyMossWelker]

Love bodden, by far our best corner!!
He could teach some of his moves to Wilhite I guess he is afraid that a he surpasses him

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

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I think we do, hes been the one "true" really good consistent player in the secondary. Hes been beat here n there but hes had a really good consistent year. I wouldn't feel too good about having Wilhite and Butler as my top 2 corners going into next season.

Springs will be gone you think?