La Canfora: Brady unlikely to sign extension, will test free agency

IcyPatriot · Jan 19, 2020

I felt Brady would do this without reading any article... be a fool not to.
Ideal for him is a 3 year deal or 2 year with his option for 3rd.

sportnik · Jan 19, 2020

I really think this is the best thing for both the Pats and Brady. The Pats need to get started on version 3.0 of the BB dynasty and need the cap space to rebuild their roster. They also need a QB with a little bit of patience.

With this coaching staff, I wouldn’t be surprised if the rebuild is incredibly short. The key of course, is finding the next QB, whether it’s Stidham or someone else.

102 Pat · Jan 19, 2020

SammyBlueCat said:
oh wow.
This situation is like a puzzle.

Only time will tell

It's too bad it can't be resolved sooner than later...

102 Pat · Jan 19, 2020

I'd be curious to read if Jeff Howe or Mike Reiss know anything. They are the 2 reporters who I trust for accuracy.

NG Pats Fan · Jan 19, 2020

if Brady leaves get ready for a 5-11 year folks! Stidham a JAG, our weapons on offense JAGS, NO tight ends, Edelman aging and injured, our safeties aging, Thuney walking in FA.

supafly · Jan 19, 2020

Ross12 said:
That is a good point as well. It’s not just paying Brady but also losing the chance to stretch the cap hit from his existing contract. If I recall correctly I also believe the contract voids a few days before FA so they don’t have the option to extend during the “legal tampering period” either.

I could be wrong, but I think the pact is up on 3/17 at 4:00pm, which is one day prior to free agency, so I think that it’s possible that he could still engage in talks via the legal tampering period, and maybe that’s been the plan all along.

Dr Pain · Jan 19, 2020

The next time Brady signs with the Patriots will be 3 years from now for one day

Ross12 · Jan 19, 2020

supafly said:
I could be wrong, but I think the pact is up on 3/17 at 4:00pm, which is one day prior to free agency, so I think that it’s possible that he could still engage in talks via the legal tampering period, and maybe that’s been the plan all along.

Yeah looks like that's correct based on some quick googling... Though unsure how that works, since on 3/16 he's still under contract with NE so shouldn't be able to talk to other teams, but on 3/17 his contract is voided, and can talk to other teams then, but then that cap hit is accelerated into the 2020 cap...

I realize it's a "legal tampering" period for a reason but that generally is reserved for players whose contracts are definitively expiring in a couple days - Brady is technically under contract for 2 more years but has a void clause in the absence of an extension - so I am unclear if he still qualifies to be "legally tampered" with or not.

Nunchucks · Jan 19, 2020

I think the Patriots would be better with Brady, but 50 million in cap space can go a long way in adding talent to this team.

TomPatriot · Jan 19, 2020

He’s going to get a big, blown away offer and the Pats won’t match.

ralmat55 · Jan 19, 2020

There is no salary cap imperative for Brady to be extended before the new league year begins which is a common misconception.

Without an extension, the $6.75 of unamortized bonus money which was scheduled to hit the 2021 salary cap gets rolled up into the 2020 cap making a total of $13.5 million of dead money in 2020.

If Brady were to resign after the new league year begins, his 2021 compensation would consist of salary and bonus structured in a way to push at least $6.75 of bonus money into the 2021 cap making up for the dead money roll up to the 2020 cap.

SHOWTIME15 · Jan 19, 2020

Tennessee is a good place for him to go if he doesn't sign here...

Bobby T · Jan 19, 2020

Kenneth Sims said:
There is no salary cap imperative for Brady to be extended before the new league year begins which is a common misconception.

Without an extension, the $6.75 of unamortized bonus money which was scheduled to hit the 2021 salary cap gets rolled up into the 2020 cap making a total of $13.5 million of dead money in 2020.

If Brady were to resign after the new league year begins, his 2021 compensation would consist of salary and bonus structured in a way to push at least $6.75 of bonus money into the 2021 cap making up for the dead money roll up to the 2020 cap.

I think we still drop roughly 6 1/2 million this year if he goes past 3/18 not the full 13 but ..... I might be wrong.

Sam Bam Cunningham · Jan 19, 2020

Next 5-10 years this is Mahomes league. He is like prime Steph Curry. Pats have no chance with or without Brady. Its fine to let him go now if he wants. It will not make any difference of the number of championships the patriots win over the next 5 to 10 years. The Kansas City Chiefs literally will be like the Golden State Warriors barring an unexpected devastating injury to Mahomes

Tunescribe · Jan 19, 2020

NG Pats Fan said:
if Brady leaves get ready for a 5-11 year folks! Stidham a JAG, our weapons on offense JAGS, NO tight ends, Edelman aging and injured, our safeties aging, Thuney walking in FA.

Perhaps you can join the exodus and make it a clean slate.

Hammer of Thor · Jan 19, 2020

Ross12 said:
Yeah looks like that's correct based on some quick googling... Though unsure how that works, since on 3/16 he's still under contract with NE so shouldn't be able to talk to other teams, but on 3/17 his contract is voided, and can talk to other teams then, but then that cap hit is accelerated into the 2020 cap...

I realize it's a "legal tampering" period for a reason but that generally is reserved for players whose contracts are definitively expiring in a couple days - Brady is technically under contract for 2 more years but has a void clause in the absence of an extension - so I am unclear if he still qualifies to be "legally tampered" with or not.

I wonder if Brady would be allowed talk to other teams earlier than the legal tampering period if the Patriots granted permission? They did that with Deion Branch if I recall. Would be in the best interest of both parties to have Brady begin taking visits on, say, March 1 but not be allowed to sign until March 18. It would let Brady take thorough visits and tours while still giving the Pats the chance to stay in it and to be in place to execute a backup plan at the beginning of official free agency rather than scrambling later on if Brady signs elsewhere after a week.

LightSkinSmurf · Jan 19, 2020

I've kinda felt for awhile that this would be brady's last year with the patriots. For several reasons. Looking more and more likely.

moejr · Jan 19, 2020

If Brady goes then you can call the Dynasty dead.

supafly · Jan 19, 2020

Ross12 said:
I realize it's a "legal tampering" period for a reason but that generally is reserved for players whose contracts are definitively expiring in a couple days - Brady is technically under contract for 2 more years but has a void clause in the absence of an extension - so I am unclear if he still qualifies to be "legally tampered" with or not.

Yeah, it would be nice to get some clarity on the matter. Tag me if you happen to hear anything outside of this thread, and I’ll do the same.

MrBigglesWorth · Jan 19, 2020

Why Did the Patriots ever do that deal and give up franchising rights? Out of respect?

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