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Re: Wilfork after game on possibly being franchised: "Up course I would be upset"
Except, if you franchise him this year, you're not taking advantage of the uncapped year by frontloading the contract. If you think he's part of your future plans, NOW is the year to sign him, precisely because it may be uncapped.
In fact, I always thought the Patriots were pushing guys into this year for precisely this reason. You may also see Brady get a contract extension this season because of the uncapped year. You can frontload contracts this year with big whopping payments.
I certainly hope so. There would be no excuses in an uncapped year.
Except, if you franchise him this year, you're not taking advantage of the uncapped year by frontloading the contract. If you think he's part of your future plans, NOW is the year to sign him, precisely because it may be uncapped.
In fact, I always thought the Patriots were pushing guys into this year for precisely this reason. You may also see Brady get a contract extension this season because of the uncapped year. You can frontload contracts this year with big whopping payments.