Curran: "In my estimation... [Gonzo would like to] be treated as if he's at the table in 2027." [previous title: "say goodbye to gonzo"]

[mgteich]

I think that this is all good news. Gonzo is basically saying that he is willing to play this year under the current contract and negotiate again next year.

If a deal isn't reached, I expect the team to add an addition roster 2026 bonus to his contract.

 

[BadMoFo]

I am not starting a new thread over an unsubstantiated rumor. Posting this hear and waiting for better sources. I see nothing else out there so it could be fake.

Yes, could be.

 

[slash83]

I think that this is all good news. Gonzo is basically saying that he is willing to play this year under the current contract and negotiate again next year.

If a deal isn't reached, I expect the team to add an addition roster 2026 bonus to his contract.

And next year after Mitchell extends to a mega contract from Philly, guess what happens to Gonzos price tag, you think Kraft is going to pay and and Maye in the same offseason? No way that happens, Gonzo will be traded.

 

[mgteich]

And next year after Mitchell extends to a mega contract from Philly, guess what happens to Gonzos price tag, you think Kraft is going to pay and and Maye in the same offseason? No way that happens, Gonzo will be traded.

Yes, it is better if he signs now.

However, the possibility of his not playing in 2026 is important.

 

[mike_usagisan]

Yes, it is better if he signs now.

However, the possibility of his not playing in 2026 is important.

I don't think he'll hold out in 2026, but I expect that negotiating a deal in 2027 will be a lot more expensive and there will be a lot less goodwill on Gonzo's side.

 

[TommyD4207]

National reporters are repeating this, local reporters like Bedard and Curran stating a deal will be reached before week 1, guess will see.

Agent - National
Patriots employees - Local

Christian Gonzalez- ?

 

[scott99]

The next time Drake Silver is right will be the first time.

 

[Wozzy]

Not for nothing, but I hope it’s not the Patriots or Vrabel’s philosophy holding this thing up.

In Tennessee I always blamed the GM for the putrid CB signings and play, but if Vrabel simply doesn’t value the position it would explain so much.

Vrabel’s Titans, specifically his CB’s sucked, they couldn’t defend the pass. They even got so desperate they finally broke down and paid one a big contract… It was Malcolm Butler… big mistake.

Get this done already…

 

[PatsFan2]

Well put by Savage: I have problem with "market-setting deal". Other Young CB's got their $$$$$$$$ without the noise. We know if Gonzo is not signed this year: things will get very ugly in 27.

 

[PatsFan2]

Not for nothing, but I hope it’s not the Patriots or Vrabel’s philosophy holding this thing up.

In Tennessee I always blamed the GM for the putrid CB signings and play, but if Vrabel simply doesn’t value the position it would explain so much.

Vrabel’s Titans, specifically his CB’s sucked, they couldn’t defend the pass. They even got so desperate they finally broke down and paid one a big contract… It was Malcolm Butler… big mistake.

Get this done already…

I hope he takes the UpFront $$$$$$$: and not worry about being the Highest paid at the Position.