can you provide a link or tweet that there was an offer made?
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Mental health of course is a real thing in life and not be joked on.. especially for athletes.. however I'd also mention Ben Simmons..who was a budding star and played himself into generational wealth.. you have to wonder did mental health affect his ability to sign the contract the sixers gave him? So I equate the same for Boutte.. he dealt with some things mental health ect.. but I'd ask will him securing the new contract he wants suddenly cure his mental health issues?
Boutte reminds me a bit of David givens..both late round picks who had gotten better each season and were clutch for thier QBs.. givens himself wanted a new deal if you remember and ended up signing in 06 with the titans..
David givens.. think givens..that's what Boutte is.. both late round picks..
Caldwell? Really? He was the #1 receiver that year, and he cost us an EZ SB.
That's a really good comparison and the closest comp within the franchise. Givens had a lot of tight sideline catches. However, Givens was far superior as he would bully CB's for 50/50 balls while Boutte relies on acrobatics. Also, Givens beat out Troy Brown and David Patten for targets on a run heavy offense. Boutte was on a team with a heavy passing offense, yet he can't beat out Hollins. Boutte should've have taken over as the #2 WR with ease, but failed to do so.
Rain. You continue to impress! great, great post. Forget all about Brisby! Thanks for this. Yes Boutte wants A contract we get it. But he needs to continue his development as a player.. truly he could end up seeing a doubs like contract.. look at doubs kept his head down, worked hard and battled through some injuries but ended up instructing his agent to prioritize NE as we wanted to come here! David givens had some of the best hands I've seen in a Patriots WR he ran every pattern as well and fulfilled his rookie deal.. Boutte should understand this.. there's ways to go about things and I'm not sure here's getting the best advice or he's either ignoring sound advice.?
Would t mind holding onto him but I get your point. He may start to be a disgruntled teammate knowing he is going to be 4 or 5 down the pecking order and he wants a big contract
If this is true and Patriots offered Boutte a 3/33 short term deal with mostly guaranteed money he should FIRE his agent for turning it Down right away.
One would think, unless he's on the same page as his agent. That, I don't know.
He realistically needs another season.. if he truly plans to secure a contract.
You think one more season of Boutte, and then he leaves in FA, is more important than any trade compensation?
You think Douglas is staying past 2026? You think Hollins is staying past 2026? Chsim? You think injuries don't happen? A whole plethora of things will happen between now and this time next year.
Yes, agreed. But Boutte is staying away. Douglas, Hollins, Chism, etc. are participating.
I also think he will be traded and I think it’s dumb.
I think it depends on the contract size he gets. I doubt anyone trades for him without agreeing to extend him. The Pats might undervalue what Boutte is worth as a FA?
If the team thinks that the cupboard will be so bare after this season, they would be extending Boutte. I believe extensions have probably been discussed but the parties couldn't come to a deal. I'm fine with us keeping a cheap backup for the season. But make no mistake, barring injuries Boutte will not get many reps.
Very true. In a strange way why does it feel like Boutte could very well still be part of this team come week 1.. I've started to think more about the very facts you just posted. Hollins is injury prone. Chism is still unproven.. pop shows us here and there but not really a long term player..
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