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MoLewisrocks said:It's statements like that made as if they are fact that drive me nuts. In 2004 he had the third best KO distance average in his career. Coupled with the best PK percentage in his illustrious career. And it's not his decision how many kicks to attempt at 50+. That's Bill's, and one he will very seldom make unless he has no other alternative.
This was always about the Patriots unwillingness to commit to a guy whose agent, who had a somewhat unholy alliance with this FO, may have led the team to believe he could be had without a long term committment over the last 10. I guess he was wrong which is why he (and his replacement lackey) got fired.
This FO and ownership leaked to it friends in the local media for months that Adam wasn't going anywhere. That led most teams with kicker needs to believe there was no point persuing him. When he got to GB they couldn't get a number out of his agent which is the only reason he left there without an offer. But that was also when he finally smartened up and cut the cord with the Cornish group. And I for one don't blame him a bit - I guess because unlike some here I'm willing to acknowledge my own inclination to be vindictive when I think I'm being disrespected or taken advantage of. Adam never did anything but make BB's life easier from the day he arrived as HC. On and off the field and in the locker room. An almost unheard of PK acknowledged by this FO as a core player and leader. When guys deliver as Adam did they shouldn't have to grovel.
If the Patriots believed the other tripe about rankings (which they don't unless it suits their purposes in negotiations) they would not have been prepared to keep him here at a $2.5M+ cap hit for 2006 and purportedly beyond. They were just playing coy with a guy they thought they emotionally owned, and it backfired. That they were not given one last chance after two years of opportunity to get a real long term deal done is just too damn bad. Like BB always says, it's a business on both sides.
All that remains to be seen is whether his signing positively impacts his new team, I hope not - although he is saving them a million and a half and that KO roster spot Vanderjerk could not fill either at the very least right out of the gate. And whether a rookie or a retread with issues or both can kick successfully and consistently this year let alone long term in a venue most kickers rank as one of the toughest in the league remains to be seen.
Is it at all possible that Adam had priced himself out of the market and that's why no teams were calling him? Hadn't several other kickers signed right out of the gate in March or quickly thereafter? Green Bay heard how much he wanted and said No Thanks?
It sounds like you are accusing an NFL agent of not looking out for the best interest of his client and I have a hard time believing that. The agent would have little to gain and everything to lose if that were actually the case. Maybe I read what you wrote incorrectly and if that's the case, I apologize in advance.
IMWO, Polian and Dungy were under a great deal of criticism since they let go of James. They felt the pressure and that's why they were willing to send a boat load of money to Adam. ( also, to stick it to the Pats )
That article this morning sounded like Adam was just sitting back and laughing about the fact that Pioli found out about it on a ticker!
Almost Lawyeresque!!
Note to Adam STFU!!!