Friday is the deadline for the New England Patriots to get a deal done with kicker Adam Vinatieri, and according to a quote by Vinatieri in the Orlando Sentinal on Thursday it almost sounds like the veteran has already come to grips with leaving the only team he's known during his time in the NFL.
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Vinatieri also told the Sentinal that he is happy to be facing unrestricted free agency for the first time after being hit with the team's franchise tag twice. Had New England tagged him again this year he would have made $3.01 million next season.
Bill Belichick recently said that the team didn't frachise Vinatieri again this year because they didn't feel it "was the right thing to do." He also admitted that should Vinatieri reach free agency they would cross that bridge when they finally came to it, and he's now one day away from that reality. Fans may have a tough time speaking of Vinatieri in the past tense, however he already seems to be. Unfortunately that doesn't make his chances of staying in Foxboro sound very promising. More News Headlines: ESPN Insider on Patriots A.J. Brown Trade: ‘I Think He Knows Where His Future is Headed’By: Ian LogueAdam Schefter is confident an A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots is still on track, expecting a June 1st deal involving a future first-round pick. 19 minutes ago  Former Patriots Staffer Reveals Surprising Person Behind Two Key Player Cornerstone Additions in 2021By: Ian LogueIn a surprising twist, former Patriots staffer Joe Kim credits Matt Patricia for the 2021 draft selections of Rhamondre Stevenson and Christian Barmore. 24 hours ago  Patriots News 05-03, A.J. Brown Concerns, Vrabel’s SagaBy: Steve BalestrieriAnalyzing Patriots news, including real concerns about a potential A.J. Brown trade, Mike Vrabel's locker room support, and rookie updates. 2 days ago  MORSE: Clearing the Notebook from the Patriots DraftBy: Mark MorsePatriots draft analysis covers PFF grades for Caleb Lomu, Gabe Jacas, and Eli Raridon, plus rookie camp invites and Marshall Oium's departure. 4 days ago  What Does An Early Look At The Patriots’ 53-Man Roster Prediction Look Like?By: Steve BalestrieriAnalyzing the Patriots' early 53-man roster projection post Draft and UDFA signings, covering A.J. Brown rumors, and key position battles. 1 week ago
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