Mayo signed to 5-year deal

[NYCPatsFan]

Re: Mayo signed

Awesome news !!!! This is THE place for the most up to date news. Jerod we have one thing to say to you :welcome:

Great response to a great news!!

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Re: Mayo signed

BB probably wasn't too concerned with the length of the deal since he's just loading up for one last run before leaving to go coach the Giants.

Actually it has ramifications beyond NE. Suppose (just guessing here) he signed a 5 yr deal like Chris Williams in Chicago who was the 14th pick when teams picking up to #16 could have signed 6 year deals, it affects picks #11,12,13,15 and 16. Their agents are going to want 5 year deals, pointing to Chi and NE as examples.... it affects the unsigned players #11 McKelvin in Buf, #12 Clady in Denver, #13 Stewart in Carolina, #15 Brandon Albert in KC, and #16 DRC with the Cardinals. All of whom are unsigned as I post this (according to Google news)

 

[Kontradiction]

Re: Mayo signed

Kontra called it, he's like Nostradamus or something.

Indeed I did. I put my reputation and credibility on the line to call that and I'm glad it panned out.

Can't wait to see what Mayo is going to do in camp.

 

[ScottieC]

Re: Mayo signed

Indeed I did. I put my reputation and credibility on the line to call that and I'm glad it panned out.

Can't wait to see what Mayo is going to do in camp.

I bet he blocks and tackles. But that's just a guess.

 

[BradyFTW!]

Re: Mayo signed

**** yeah!

 

[1tobeat]

Re: Mayo signed

Thats great news. The defensive guys, especially the LBs need to get in and learn,learn,learn.

 

[TB146]

Re: Mayo signed

I bet he blocks and tackles. But that's just a guess.

Is there a smiley that's laughing with milk squirting out its nose? Just curious.

 

[MKats31]

Re: Mayo signed

I just saw this on Yahoo Sports....great news can't wait to see him in camp

 

[BPF]

Re: Mayo signed

According to BB at his press conf today the deal is not done yet. I'm assuming they have agreed to terms but that it's not signed yet. When it is done they will have to release a player due to signing of Titus Adams to stay at the mandated 80 player limit.

http://www.patriots.com/homepage/

http://wbztv.com/sports/patriots/new.england.patriots.2.778956.html

 

[BPF]

Re: Mayo signed

Mayo signing official: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/07/pats_announce_m.html

Bauta, we hardly knew ya.

 

[bradmahn]

Re: Mayo signed

As per Reiss, Mayo signed a five year deal worth $18.9 million with 13.8 guaranteed.

I'm sort of disappointed it's for just the five years but if having that sixth year meant he wouldn't be as prepared for his first, well, I think I'm okay with that.

 

[Kontradiction]

Re: Mayo signed

As per Reiss, Mayo signed a five year deal worth $18.9 million with 13.8 guaranteed.

I'm sort of disappointed it's for just the five years but if having that sixth year meant he wouldn't be as prepared for his first, well, I think I'm okay with that.

Don't worry. Give it two years and he'll probably ***** and moan about wanting a larger, long term contract.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

Re: Mayo signed

As per Reiss, Mayo signed a five year deal worth $18.9 million with 13.8 guaranteed.

I'm sort of disappointed it's for just the five years but if having that sixth year meant he wouldn't be as prepared for his first, well, I think I'm okay with that.

I'd have preferred 6 but 5 years is a long time away, I'm more concerned about the next 5 years than him getting an extra year.

 

[memento]

who finishes their rookie contracts these days anyway?

 

[BradyFTW!]

If he leaves after 5 years we'll just sign Junior Seau again.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Re: Mayo signed

As per Reiss, Mayo signed a five year deal worth $18.9 million with 13.8 guaranteed.

I'm sort of disappointed it's for just the five years but if having that sixth year meant he wouldn't be as prepared for his first, well, I think I'm okay with that.

OTOH, odds are they'd have had to pay more per year for 6 years.

 

[blackglass3]

Re: Mayo signed

Don't worry. Give it two years and he'll probably ***** and moan about wanting a larger, long term contract.

Nah, our team isn't like most teams. If the player is worth it, BB and Pioli will upgrade them before it becomes a big deal.

That's why I am not worried about Asante being gone. Who were the last two prominent guys that left after their rookie deals expired? Branch and Givens, with a whole 1490 and 8 TD's between them since they left.

 

[tombonneau]

Obviously I'd prefer 6- to 5-year contract, but let's be realistic: this team's core window is around 5 years, if not smaller.

To put it in perspective, in 5 years Brady will be 36.

So in this case, short term of getting Mayo in on time and integrated into the defense is better losing a year in the long run, as 2014 is a loooooooong way away.

 

[ScottieC]

FYI - Mayo was on the field for the 2nd round of practice. Obviously he's signed.

 

[Real World]

Wow, $13.8 of it is guaranteed? NFL teams are really starting to guarantee a higher percentage of a contracts money these days.