Report: Patriots working to trade Matt Judon to Atlanta (Update: Deal is done)

[jlu52]

Was that the whole "They hate their coach" game? I feel like it was.ut

Good ol' Tom Jackson. Tom tried, but never was, able to get anything but an FU from coach Belichick again.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Posters were saying he was representing himself.

Not sure what said posters were reading...

There was a sizable gap between Judon's expectations and where the Patriots were willing to go financially, per league sources. The top-12 edge rushers in the NFL are on contracts scheduled to pay them over $20 million per year, including Myles Garrett ($25 million per year), Montez Sweat ($24.5 million) and Danielle Hunter ($24.5 million) -- all of whom are represented by Klutch Sports, which also represents Judon.

Klutch also represents Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore, who reached a lucrative contract extension with the team this offseason.

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Klutch botched this trade and the Falcons can rescind it if Judon doesn’t cooperate.

The only way the trade can be rescinded is if he flunks the medical.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Was that the whole "They hate their coach" game? I feel like it was.

Yes and the question of whether keeping Tom over Bledsoe was also asked.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Not sure what said posters were reading...

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The only way the trade can be rescinded is if he flunks the medical.

If he doesn’t show up to do a physical, Falcons can send him back. Judon had a cryptic post about failing the physical.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

Yes and the question of whether keeping Tom over Bledsoe was also asked.

Little did we know that those were the best of times.

 

[RobertWeathers]

If he doesn’t show up, Falcons can send him back.

Depends on where they are in the process.

If the deal is contingent on medical clearance and he flunks/doesn't show up then he goes back to NE or they renegotiate terms

If he goes to ATL, passes the medical and all the legal/ppwk is clean and filed with the league and THEN he changes his mind and doesn't show up to practice he is officially ATLs problem.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Little did we know that those were the best of times.

Early years were my favorite. I didn’t care for the 2nd Dynasty much in comparison to the 1st - better players, coaches, better competition, rule changes were in infancy and better overall product of the NFL.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Depends on where they are in the process.

If the deal is contingent on medical clearance and he flunks/doesn't show up then he goes back to NE or they renegotiate terms

If he goes to ATL, passes the medical and all the legal/ppwk is clean and filed with the league and THEN he changes his mind and doesn't show up to practice he is officially ATLs problem.

What I’ve heard is ATL doesn’t have any plans extended him which is why he had that post on X.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

Early years were my favorite. I didn’t care for the 2nd Dynasty much in comparison to the 1st - better competition, rule changes were in infancy and better overall product of the NFL.

Agreed. Much lower expectations also made the first part of the dynasty much more enjoyable. That sentiment was reflected by the fans, ownership and players. Still great, just not as amazing.

 

[RobertWeathers]

What I’ve heard is ATL doesn’t have any plans extended him which is why he had that post on X.

Yep. Let's see if Judon/Klutch play hardball and decide not to show up for the physical.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

Yep. Let's see if Judon/Klutch play hardball and decide not to show up for the physical.

The Atlanta newspaper article read said that Judon agreed to play under his existing contract as a prerequisite for the trade.

EDIT:
Adding link to the article. Verbal agreement from Judon, so who knows?

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[jlu52]

The Atlanta newspaper article read said that Judon agreed to play under his existing contract as a prerequisite for the trade.

Looks like Matthew is getting stonewalled on this play, not that he hasn't' contributed mightily toward his dilemma. He has been his own worst
advocate.

 

[Froob]

Hope Judon does the physical. I want that pick.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Looks like Matthew is getting stonewalled on this play, not that he hasn't' contributed mightily toward his dilemma. He has been his own worst
advocate.

Exactly.

I have no problem with players and specifically Judon playing hardball and trying to renegotiate their deals. NFL teams break contracts all the time and because a player's career is so short, they need to maximize their earning potential.

What I DO have a problem with is when players behave immaturely and not take accountability for their actions during said negotiations. Sitting on upside down trash cans in public display. Acting out. Claiming, "It's not up to me". "I don't run my social media". "I'm not the bad guy". His contract demand started this whole situation (which is again, fine) . Did he expect the team to cave like last year? I think so and got frustrated like a little kid who didn't get ice cream after desert because they didn't finish their veggies. If he had just kept this situation private and treated it like a business then maybe this situation might not have reached this point and he needed to be traded.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Hope Judon does the physical. I want that pick.

Agree. I don't see a path back here on any level.

 

[Clonamery]

Exactly.

I have no problem with players and specifically Judon playing hardball and trying to renegotiate their deals. NFL teams break contracts all the time and because a player's career is so short, they need to maximize their earning potential.

What I DO have a problem with is when players behave immaturely and not take accountability for their actions during said negotiations. Sitting on upside down trash cans in public display. Acting out. Claiming, "It's not up to me". "I don't run my social media". "I'm not the bad guy". His contract demand started this whole situation (which is again, fine) . Did he expect the team to cave like last year? I think so and got frustrated like a little kid who didn't get ice cream after desert because they didn't finish their veggies. If he had just kept this situation private and treated it like a business then maybe this situation might not have reached this point and he needed to be traded.

He held out a day and a half, calm down.

 

[RobertWeathers]

He held out a day and a half, calm down.

Thanks for the advice.

You don't understand the situation at all.

 

[grux]

Yep. Let's see if Judon/Klutch play hardball and decide not to show up for the physical.

I would be very surprised if Judon doesn't show up to his physical. Coming back to the Patriots is a waste of time. They obviously don't want him long term and have no interest in meeting his contract demands. At this point I think it would be smart for him to play under his current contract (If the falcons aren't looking to give him a new contract) and hopefully have a great year. Maybe the Falcons then offer him a contract or he can test the open market.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I would be very surprised if Judon doesn't show up to his physical. Coming back to the Patriots is a waste of time. They obviously don't want him long term and have no interest in meeting his contract demands. At this point I think it would be smart for him to play under his current contract (If the falcons aren't looking to give him a new contract) and hopefully have a great year. Maybe the Falcons then offer him a contract or he can test the open market.

Agree 100%.

I can envision Judon having a 10+ sack year and converting that into a 2yr 30m w/ 15 guaranteed for 2025. 2026 essentially becomes a fake year.

 

[Zuma]