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"Vinatieri is likely looking for the largest deal ever given to a kicker, which would mean an annual salary well over $2 million per season and a signing bonus north of $3 million."......That is nice to say that Adam wants to be paid the most of any kicker..Tell me if I am wrong..did the Patriots NOT offer him a deal that would make him the that? And it was Adam who wanted MORE money than that??? If so, Felger is not reporting all the facts as he knows them and is purposefully trying to stick it to the Patriots and NOT reporting what AdamV really wants...which is a boatload more.
I read that statement of so called what Adam wants and was waiting for him to say something about what the Pats offerered him...VERY poor!! Almost Wrong Borges!!
But after meeting with Vinatieri for the past two days, the Packers think they have a shot at signing him.
“I think the meeting was very positive,†McCarthy said. “Everybody that met with him, the feeling was mutual, and he felt very comfortable. He made clear he’s open to moving on and starting a new chapter in his career.†It’s unclear how much the Patriots have offered or are willing to pay Vinatieri, though he surely will command a better deal than former Packers kicker Ryan Longwell signed with Minnesota last weekend. Longwell’s contract averages $2 million a year and included a $3 million signing bonus.
smg93 said:As a kicker, and i've said this quite a bit over the last couple of weeks, he is not in as big a danger to get hurt as another player on the team.
Mosi Moose said:Half of me just wants to sign another kicker right now just to stick it to Adam. This whole thing is getting ridiculous.
BelichickFan said:The guy wants to go. Just move on and let him enjoy Green Bay. If we can get Josh Brown for less or save a couple million going with a young guy I'm fine with that. Now let's sign Keyshawn and we'll have a good WR group.
lapatsfan said:I don't blame Adam at all. I personally think that most pro athletes are grossly overpaid, however, considering what AV has done for this team, he deserves to be the highest paid kicker. Don't forget, if it wasn't for his clutch kicks, the Pats may not have any SB rings.
hwc said:No kidding! For a frickin' kicker! Who the Pats have offered contracts at the highest pay in the leauge to for five years now and he is still busting their balls. Belichick must have the patience of a saint to deal with this whackjob.
Even Parcells goes to the media and tells Adam, "just sign in New England" (you'd be stupid not to). This makes negotiating with the Poston Brothers look like fun.
lapatsfan said:Don't forget, if it wasn't for his clutch kicks, the Pats may not have any SB rings.