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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments."I did talk to Bill (Belichick), but all the business has to be done through my agent and those guys over there," Bodden told the Sirius guys. "But I feel like it’s too early. Combine’s right around the corner, and that’s where a lot of guys’ talk is – all the GMs, all the coaches."
Later in the interview, Bodden added, "I just let my agent handle (the negotiations). It's just, first and foremost, trying to talk to the Patriots and seeing if we can get something done there."
Glad to see Leigh is taking charge of his destiny.
Anytime players leave it to their agents to hammer out deals it usually means hes side-stepping any local PR fallout if he walks. I don't blame him one bit for it either. Hes earned the right.
Depending on his expectations, I think it would obviously be worth it to keep him.
We have too many issues to deal with elsewhere to afford more self-inflicted wounds.
I want to retain Bodden as well, but at #2 corner money.
Then he'll be playing elsewhere.
He had a fine year despite us being disgraceful getting to the QB. He's a very good player, a #1 CB.
He's a #1 CB in our system only because we lacked a true #1 CB.
What sort of contract would you offer him, BritPat?
Towards the end of the year, Butler showed great play. I'd be confident with him as the pats future #1. So, yes, Bodden should get #2 money. Cromartie is a nice option if Bodden leaves.
not sure why but this was nice to hear lolOn what the Patriots defense needs to get better ..."We had some pass rush issues, we didn’t get that many sacks. And when Vince (Wilfork) was out or Tiny (Warren) was out, we had young guys, but I think the young guys stepped up and played well, and that just gives them experience going into next year. I think we have a lot of good young players, not just defensive line, but linebackers and the secondary. So it’s just little things here and there and just playing better."
I want to retain Bodden as well, but at #2 corner money.
Depends on how you classify #1 vs. #2. For those who say that the top 32 CBs in the league are #1s, then yeah, he's a #1. For those who say that a #1 CB is such a hot commodity because there are only about 5-7 of them (I'm in this camp), then he's clearly a #2. I would like to see the Pats hold on to him at ~$7M per, but given what Samuel got from the Eagles, I have my doubts thta that would be enough to keep him. If someone offers him anywhere near Samuel money (who is horrendously overpaid, IMO, and better than Bodden), then I'm okay with him walking.
Depends on how you classify #1 vs. #2. For those who say that the top 32 CBs in the league are #1s, then yeah, he's a #1. For those who say that a #1 CB is such a hot commodity because there are only about 5-7 of them (I'm in this camp), then he's clearly a #2. I would like to see the Pats hold on to him at ~$7M per, but given what Samuel got from the Eagles, I have my doubts thta that would be enough to keep him. If someone offers him anywhere near Samuel money (who is horrendously overpaid, IMO, and better than Bodden), then I'm okay with him walking.
According to profootball focus Bodden is a top fifteen corner. He ranks 14th overall, 13th in coverage, 13th in run support, 10th in % caught, and 13th in QB rating against. I don't think we can replace his play this season if he leaves.
ProFootballFocus.com - By Position
If it's true he turned down 16 mil over four years to sign a one year deal. What would he want? What could he get elswhere? I think that was very generous at the time.