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Why on earth would you assume he is in the last year? What would make you think that?We know (assume) Bill is in the last year of his contract.
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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.Why on earth would you assume he is in the last year? What would make you think that?We know (assume) Bill is in the last year of his contract.
Welcome aboard and sorry about any rude comments. Talk of Brady's or Belichick's contracts incites the urge to pile on. I hear what you're saying about Brady's contract, but truthfully, that kind of talk is created by the media in their urge to fill the vacuum this time of year.You guys make sense...I am trying to remember where I read about Brady's contract restructing and how that makes his cap space very hard to absorb next year (forcing a new contract negotiation). I'll find the link and post it.
Till then - you all have been helpful. I dont want any of this to be possible.
BTW I am a she, (a high school teacher even!) not a he - so go easy on me. I am still figuring it all out. Which is why I love this board!
As for the meds, they're not gender specific. A shot glass of kool-aid whenever the media folks give you the jitters.
I could have done without that image, thanks. :bricks:Now that we have a guy on the team that goes by that nickname, the reference is becoming, um, disturbing.
You guys make sense...I am trying to remember where I read about Brady's contract restructing and how that makes his cap space very hard to absorb next year (forcing a new contract negotiation). I'll find the link and post it.
Till then - you all have been helpful. I dont want any of this to be possible.
BTW I am a she, (a high school teacher even!) not a he - so go easy on me. I am still figuring it all out. Which is why I love this board!
Editing to add - I found the article that caused the concern...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2859992
Here's the quote:
"Because while the restructuring for this year reduced Brady's 2007 salary-cap charge to $7.346 million, roughly $4 million less than before the deal was redone Sunday morning, it inflated the cap hit for each of the subsequent seasons through 2010. All of the maneuvering with the new six-year, $60 million contract that Brady signed in May of 2005 -- the initial $14.5 million signing bonus, a $12 million option bonus in March 2006 that was converted into a second signing bonus, and Sunday's machinations -- means the quarterback is carrying prohibitive cap charges over the final three seasons of the contract.
Just how prohibitive? Try a cap charge of $14.626 million for 2008.
Without a new deal, Tom Brady's cap number will become a big problem for the Patriots.
Even if the league's spending limit increases to $116 million in 2008, as anticipated, Brady's cap charge, if untouched, would represent a whopping 12.6 percent of the New England budget. By comparison, his cap charge for 2007 is 6.7 percent of a $109 million cap. For owner Bob Kraft, such an excessive amount tied up in one player in 2008 would leave him little recourse.
He would almost certainly have to negotiate a new contract, which could be one of the most lucrative in NFL history, or extend the current deal."
You guys make sense...I am trying to remember where I read about Brady's contract restructing and how that makes his cap space very hard to absorb next year (forcing a new contract negotiation). I'll find the link and post it.
Till then - you all have been helpful. I dont want any of this to be possible.
BTW I am a she, (a high school teacher even!) not a he - so go easy on me. I am still figuring it all out. Which is why I love this board!
Editing to add - I found the article that caused the concern...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2859992
Here's the quote:
"Because while the restructuring for this year reduced Brady's 2007 salary-cap charge to $7.346 million, roughly $4 million less than before the deal was redone Sunday morning, it inflated the cap hit for each of the subsequent seasons through 2010. All of the maneuvering with the new six-year, $60 million contract that Brady signed in May of 2005 -- the initial $14.5 million signing bonus, a $12 million option bonus in March 2006 that was converted into a second signing bonus, and Sunday's machinations -- means the quarterback is carrying prohibitive cap charges over the final three seasons of the contract.
Just how prohibitive? Try a cap charge of $14.626 million for 2008.
Without a new deal, Tom Brady's cap number will become a big problem for the Patriots.
Even if the league's spending limit increases to $116 million in 2008, as anticipated, Brady's cap charge, if untouched, would represent a whopping 12.6 percent of the New England budget. By comparison, his cap charge for 2007 is 6.7 percent of a $109 million cap. For owner Bob Kraft, such an excessive amount tied up in one player in 2008 would leave him little recourse.
He would almost certainly have to negotiate a new contract, which could be one of the most lucrative in NFL history, or extend the current deal."
Think about the way a team sport works and about how Brady (or any team leader) thinks. Players move on because (a) they want more money or (b) they'd like to start but there's a young superstar on the roster ahead of them or (c) (Tom Jackson says) they hate their coach or (d) their team is a perpetual loser.the only 'why' I can imagine is that he woud want to win a superbowl with more than one team
And...get into a situation that MAY be good?? MAY...but again MAY NOT?? The point is here, he's got it..and I think those are important things..the only 'why' I can imagine is that he woud want to win a superbowl with more than one team
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/10263096
Breaks down the unique mix (old behind the lines, young in the trenches, to be simplistic,) discusses the impact of that mix on special teams. Good read.
Did not see this in the first couple pages of links; if it's been posted before, please merge.
PFnV
BTW I am a she, (a high school teacher even!) not a he - so go easy on me. I am still figuring it all out. Which is why I love this board!
Editing to add - I found the article that caused the concern...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2859992
Here's the quote:
"Because while the restructuring for this year reduced Brady's 2007 salary-cap charge to $7.346 million, roughly $4 million less than before the deal was redone Sunday morning, it inflated the cap hit for each of the subsequent seasons through 2010. All of the maneuvering with the new six-year, $60 million contract that Brady signed in May of 2005 -- the initial $14.5 million signing bonus, a $12 million option bonus in March 2006 that was converted into a second signing bonus, and Sunday's machinations -- means the quarterback is carrying prohibitive cap charges over the final three seasons of the contract.
Just how prohibitive? Try a cap charge of $14.626 million for 2008.
Without a new deal, Tom Brady's cap number will become a big problem for the Patriots.
Even if the league's spending limit increases to $116 million in 2008, as anticipated, Brady's cap charge, if untouched, would represent a whopping 12.6 percent of the New England budget. By comparison, his cap charge for 2007 is 6.7 percent of a $109 million cap. For owner Bob Kraft, such an excessive amount tied up in one player in 2008 would leave him little recourse.
He would almost certainly have to negotiate a new contract, which could be one of the most lucrative in NFL history, or extend the current deal."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/10263096
Breaks down the unique mix (old behind the lines, young in the trenches, to be simplistic,) discusses the impact of that mix on special teams. Good read.
Did not see this in the first couple pages of links; if it's been posted before, please merge.
PFnV
I think the similarities of Walsh and Montana to BB and Brady are alike in that they'll both be around as long as the other is. Two surfers riding the same wave 'til comes in to break, then they'll take their boards and go home! (Sorry for teh analogy, I just got back from surfing myself!)I'm not going to pile on nefan123454. All I would do is ask, why?
Why would BB leave the job he was born to do and has total control over an NFL team? If he decides he want to see another side of life, maybe. That would be the only reason that I can think of.
Why would the Patriots even think of letting Tom become a FA? Yes, if we win another championship he is less likely to not bend on his money. But, the guy is a winner and winning is very important to him. So, when push comes to shove he will want to help out if it means getting or keeping another player. He can make money by doing endorsements.
Welcome young lady, my apologies for flunking 9th grade human sex identification through typing style once again! :help: As for gettin' yourself edjumikated here, best of luck (we have a Brit running around who claims he's here to learn, however he only seems to sign up for remedial Hand Placement Under Center). We grade tough here, but there's always someone 24/7 to help confuse you further.BTW I am a she, (a high school teacher even!) not a he - so go easy on me. I am still figuring it all out. Which is why I love this board!
I feel better, I was right on two counts! Better quit now while I'm on a roll!Thanks for the warning and the welcome. (I especially liked being called YOUNG lady since I am turning 40 in 2 months)
BTW - in regards to me doubling for Pam Anderson - how'd you know? LOL LOL