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I definitely agree with your thoughts. In the meantime, Im sure we'll go over every possible scenario--realistic or otherwise.This this this times 100.
It amazes me how so many people think both Brady and Garoppolo are willing to bend over backwards, give up money, give up playing time, and basically allow themselves to be treated unfairly in order to do everything possible for New England.
Brady has proven he is willing to take a little less in order to help the team. However, it's a long way from that to thinking he'd be willing to take virtual league minimum so the Patriots can keep the guy who wants to kick Brady out the door before Brady wants to leave.
Garoppolo has no control until after 2017, but it is ridiculous to think that he is going to accept significantly less money to play for a team where he is the backup for at least another full year.
Garoppolo's current deal pays $3.5 million total. Unlike Brady, his next contract will lead to a major life-long lifestyle change. After 2017, he is going to want Osweiler numbers because that will push him into a completely new financial strata, not to mention he certainly wants to be a starter.
As mentioned, it's almost certainly going to come down to one or the other. In BB we trust.