"Understood but the probability of winning in the next five years with the Titans or Texans is way lower than with the Patriots. Clearly it's not zero but it's not high."
Sure, we're better set to win right now than the Texans or Titans but that's not the point. Again, five years ago we were voted as the team with no future. Things change rapidly.
It's not always about going to the team that guarantees you the most wins. If that was the case, we should have a much more loaded roster because everyone should be clammering to join the Patriots. (along with other top teams) Like I said, it's about the feeling that you were the reason a team turned it around. How many coaches over the years have left great teams and ended up taking jobs with bad ones later on? It's about the challenge.
Also, I forgot to mention that Givens is from Texas, so playing so close to home is obviously a big plus. Also, with him growing up in Texas, it's very possible he's a fan of the Oilers/Titans and always dreamed of playing for them.
I just don't like how it just has to be all about money if a player signs with a low-level team. LeCharles Bentley signed with Cleveland. He's from Ohio and went to Ohio State. He said before free agency started that he'd love to sign with Cleveland. Should we criticize him if he turned down an offer from a team with a better record?
