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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.shakadave said:I do worry that when Seymour, Pass, etc. talk about Deion's leaving, there seems to be an implied understanding that it's management's fault, not Deion's. Could this create/worsen a bad/cheap reputation for Pats management among players? Whose salaries do players want management to cut in order to overpay Branch?
We just had some layoffs at my company, and I know that's a business too, but I'm sad that I won't get to see some of my coworkers anymore. It's the same thing - the NFL may be a business but it doesn't mean the players aren't human.Pattie said:My answer to that: "oh grow up in that locker room!". This is a business first and foremost and they know that.
And it also says only Seymour, Vrabel, and Izzo were in the locker room to talk to the media. So I'm not sure where Pass came from. The funeral thing sounds more like Seymour anyway, he's the one that seems the most upset about Deion leaving.“You been to a funeral before? That’s how it feels right now,†Seymour said. â€It took a lot to hold back the tears, you know what I’m saying? That’s how I feel.â€
shakadave said:I do worry that when Seymour, Pass, etc. talk about Deion's leaving, there seems to be an implied understanding that it's management's fault, not Deion's. Could this create/worsen a bad/cheap reputation for Pats management among players? Whose salaries do players want management to cut in order to overpay Branch?
NEPat said:Are we sure what Pass actually said? In the Herald blog, they attribute the funeral quote to Seymour:
And it also says only Seymour, Vrabel, and Izzo were in the locker room to talk to the media. So I'm not sure where Pass came from. The funeral thing sounds more like Seymour anyway, he's the one that seems the most upset about Deion leaving.
2009 or 10Brownfan80 said:I find it VERY telling that we have not heard from Tom Brady on this news. Very telling indeed. When is Tom's contract up?
Pattie said:My answer to that: "oh grow up in that locker room!". This is a business first and foremost and they know that. For God's sakes that's what their agents are for to make sure they get the best deal possible. Deion got that just not with NE. So what your binkie is gone? Milloy went, Ty Law left etc. etc. It happens and is part of the game. Don't expect the team to keep players just because you want him there. The Patriots will hurt in the short term but, as usual, will make out better in the end because of that second first round draft pick. The team admin. Pioli/Belichick did what was in the best interests of the team and not the individual and they've never altered from that pattern. As Brady said if you want money or love more move on because in NE it's all about winning and putting a winning team on the field not just this year but for years to come. Seattle blundered by blinking in the stare down and, believe me, no one will be crying about it when he picks some awesome young talent with it in 2007.
shakadave said:I do worry that when Seymour, Pass, etc. talk about Deion's leaving, there seems to be an implied understanding that it's management's fault, not Deion's. Could this create/worsen a bad/cheap reputation for Pats management among players? Whose salaries do players want management to cut in order to overpay Branch?