The Truth is Adam did not want to be here period

[Sean Pa Patriot]

Do you really think he would go to Indy for a measly 500,000 more in which he could have cleaned up in endorsements, and then some... ?? No Simply put he had a nice run here , he help won us 3 super bowls, but just did not want to be here... If he did he would have signed a deal with us months ago... Sorry to say ,but he just did not want to be a Patriot.. That is sad, and this one will hurt a lot more than Willie or Givens....

 

[R_T26]

the question that needs to be answered is why did he not want to be here.

 

[Miguel]

the question that needs to be answered is why did he not want to be here.

Excellent point.

 

[CrazyDave]

Do you really think he would go to Indy for a measly 500,000 more in which he could have cleaned up in endorsements, and then some... ?? No Simply put he had a nice run here , he help won us 3 super bowls, but just did not want to be here... If he did he would have signed a deal with us months ago... Sorry to say ,but he just did not want to be a Patriot.. ....

Bingo! We Got Bingo!

but Willie hurt way more IMO

 

[mac]

It doesn't matter why-- just what. He had made up his mind to leave. Period. Once one party decides to leave a relationship, the other party can not do a thing. What is of concern is that so many other players have left or are angling to leave.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

Dont think so Dave , Willie probably had 1 to 2 good yrs left, Adam had a good 4 or 5 in him maybee more.. But its not the same without him...

 

[jeremiahct]

willy is more valuable, somone who plays every down, or some one who plays in like ten plays a game. Like that other post pointed out, he has not had stellar years the past two years. Games should not be left up to the kicker any way, we should be good enough to win every game with out him, which may be bb thinking. Makes sense.

 

[jczxohn1]

the question that needs to be answered is why did he not want to be here.

That's ridiculous. That question implies that we should blame the team or the coaches or ourselves. Maybe he was just tired of all the adulation, and couldn't insulate himself and his family well enough from it on kicker money.

 

[CrazyDave]

Dont think so Dave , Willie probably had 1 to 2 good yrs left, Adam had a good 4 or 5 in him maybee more.. But its not the same without him...

Sorry, I meant Willie hurt more to me personally. Heartbreaker, but they made him an offer he could'nt refuse.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

It doesn't matter why-- just what. He had made up his mind to leave. Period. Once one party decides to leave a relationship, the other party can not do a thing. What is of concern is that so many other players have left or are angling to leave.

Here's wild theory. He's done all that he could do in N.E. and it won't ever get any better. If he goes to Indy and he helps them win a Super Bowl, he's a hero in two cities.
He's got to ask himself, if the game's (or the SB or a playoff) on the line who would you rather have behind center getting you into FG range, TB or Peyton??????
Thanks for the memories anyhow.............

 

[JR4]

the question that needs to be answered is why did he not want to be here.

Putting reports together for a possible answer.

1. Reported Adam has had a back problem. Maybe worst than is known.

2. PATs offered him contract to make him highest paid PK in the league
but WITHOUT any guaranteed money.

Maybe Adam knows his back is questionable for the future and decided to go
the team that would guarantee him the most money. That simple.

PATs knowing his condition just couldn't guarantee the money and it was
just a plain unemotional logical business decision.

 

[SVN]

adam not wanting to be here was obvious. i have no problems with him taking this decision but he didnt exactly conduct business with the pats in FA very openly which is what bothers me. now after a few weeks after the signing , he will appear on espn and talk about his version of the negiotiations and in the end talk about "dis respect" "surprised" etc...when he himself was more than glad to go to the orlando paper and sign off before FA started.

 

[Patti37]

Ted Johnson said on WEEI when he was filling in one Saturday that AV was not happy about being franchised. There is a possibility that he was unhappy/bitter about it and make the decision to move on.

 

[Patti37]

adam not wanting to be here was obvious. i have no problems with him taking this decision but he didnt exactly conduct business with the pats in FA very openly which is what bothers me. now after a few weeks after the signing , he will appear on espn and talk about his version of the negiotiations and in the end talk about "dis respect" "surprised" etc...when he himself was more than glad to go to the orlando paper and sign off before FA started.

How do you know he did not deal with the "pats in FA very openly? Do you have inside information?

 

[pepper03]

I don't think he wanted to stay here either, I don't know why, I just feel that way.

 

[Pats726]

Putting reports together for a possible answer.

1. Reported Adam has had a back problem. Maybe worst than is known.

2. PATs offered him contract to make him highest paid PK in the league
but WITHOUT any guaranteed money.

Maybe Adam knows his back is questionable for the future and decided to go
the team that would guarantee him the most money. That simple.

PATs knowing his condition just couldn't guarantee the money and it was
just a plain unemotional logical business decision.

Certainly this is possible...makes much sense..but I think the future will let us know IF it is a physical thing. We knew about hos back problems ..which wasn't his best year..and I remember hearing about them last year...Again, the brain trust in NE keeps these things quiet...I think this may be part of it...NOT all..no way to know.

 

[Pats67]

Ted Johnson said on WEEI when he was filling in one Saturday that AV was not happy about being franchised. There is a possibility that he was unhappy/bitter about it and make the decision to move on.

I really think that's your answer. I don't think its a whole lot more complicated than that.

 

[ilduce06410]

what do we know for sure?

Ted Johnson said on WEEI when he was filling in one Saturday that AV was not happy about being franchised. There is a possibility that he was unhappy/bitter about it and make the decision to move on.

as i recall the patriots had promised AV that he would not be franchised this offseason. he was not franchised.
had he been franchised, he & patriots would have been tied together for another year (2006-07) at the franchise player average of top 3(?) kickers' salaries. that figure was estimated at $3.25 million, more than the Dolts paid to get AV.

 

[Warhorse]

Adam signed for 2.5 million yearly average to kick in a dome and possibly extend his career. Bellichick and Pioli franchised him twice without signing him longterm. It is a great risk on the kicker's career for them to be franchised. One bad turn of a foot, a torn acl or a late hit can doom their career. I think Adam left because he was slighted by the New England franchising. Yes they offered him the highest contract for a kicker but none of it was gauranteed after the signing bonus, that's a slap in the face to the most "clutch" kicker in the NFL with 2 Superbowl winning kicks. He was a great player for the Patriots but they didn't think he deserved it. Considering the Colts were paying Vanderjagt 2.5 million in his last year and had to carry a kickoff specialist because he couldn't handle both jobs, it just made sense to sign Adam and free up an extra roster spot if he can get better distance than Vanderjagt. Even if the Colts decide to carry a KO specialist, it's still an upgrade getting Adam over Vanderjagt. I think it was a good move for the Colts. I also think it's just the Patriots' philosophy to not overpay for a player. I don't believe Adam is overpayed at 2.5 million a year. He's the top kicker in the league. If Vanderjagt had gotten us to the Superbowl and punched it through for a win then I'd be saying the same about him. He's had several chances to prove his worth, and he did not come through.

I understand how some of you say he isn't worth it and that you don't like him anymore because he's a Colt. When a player leaves the Colts to play for the paycheck, he immediatly becomes an enemy. That's part of the game.

 

[GoWhalers]

Adam signed for 2.5 million yearly average to kick in a dome and possibly extend his career. Bellichick and Pioli franchised him twice without signing him longterm. It is a great risk on the kicker's career for them to be franchised. One bad turn of a foot, a torn acl or a late hit can doom their career. I think Adam left because he was slighted by the New England franchising. Yes they offered him the highest contract for a kicker but none of it was gauranteed after the signing bonus, that's a slap in the face to the most "clutch" kicker in the NFL with 2 Superbowl winning kicks. He was a great player for the Patriots but they didn't think he deserved it. Considering the Colts were paying Vanderjagt 2.5 million in his last year and had to carry a kickoff specialist because he couldn't handle both jobs, it just made sense to sign Adam and free up an extra roster spot if he can get better distance than Vanderjagt. Even if the Colts decide to carry a KO specialist, it's still an upgrade getting Adam over Vanderjagt. I think it was a good move for the Colts. I also think it's just the Patriots' philosophy to not overpay for a player. I don't believe Adam is overpayed at 2.5 million a year. He's the top kicker in the league. If Vanderjagt had gotten us to the Superbowl and punched it through for a win then I'd be saying the same about him. He's had several chances to prove his worth, and he did not come through.

I understand how some of you say he isn't worth it and that you don't like him anymore because he's a Colt. When a player leaves the Colts to play for the paycheck, he immediatly becomes an enemy. That's part of the game.

Great summary, all around. Really good points regarding the risks Adam was exposed to as a franchised kicker. That had never even occurred to me!