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"]

[upstater1]

If true, it's $750k per year more than Witherspoon.

$1m more guaranteed.

Now we wait for the signing bonus.

Effectively, it's the same exact deal that Witherspoon got.

I never thought the Patriot punditry would be right that they should have done a bigtime deal with him last spring, but if this is true, in the end they were right. Witherspoon's deal forced the Patriots into a corner.

Always give your player the deal immediately if you want to sign him because it'll cost you.

 

[Guts]

If true, it's $750k per year more than Witherspoon.

$1m more guaranteed.

Now we wait for the signing bonus.

Effectively, it's the same exact deal that Witherspoon got.

I never thought the Patriot punditry would be right that they should have done a bigtime deal with him last spring, but if this is true, in the end they were right. Witherspoon's deal forced the Patriots into a corner.

Always give your player the deal immediately if you want to sign him because it'll cost you.

Now up to Gonzo to ball out which I expect he will
Good news before the year starts elite CBs dont grow on trees

 

[Minitron]

Just for my understanding: Is this an extension? So he plays the next two years on his current deal (plus 5th year option) and the new contract starts in 2028 or does this contract start now?

 

[Huckleberry1]

It's ****ing pathetic. The Krafts are genuinely shameless. I hope they're roasted the entire broadcast on Wednesday for being cheap.

And there it is. WRONG AGAIN. It's like watching a 3 year old have temper tantrum after temper tantrum simply because they didn't get what they wanted fast enough. At least you can take solace in the fact that your streak of stupidity is fully intact, and it's very doubtful you will ever break it, as stupid very rarely has a moment of clarity.

 

[upstater1]

Just for my understanding: Is this an extension? So he plays the next two years on his current deal (plus 5th year option) and the new contract starts in 2028 or does this contract start now?

Yes, the current deal but with a signing bonus up front and guaranteed money.

 

[DarrylS]

Wonder if Vrabel's involvement in these negotiations helped seal this deal?
Without regard glad to see that this is taken care of before the season.
Interestingly it is currently 2:09 AM and the Globe just reported this 3 minutes ago, someone burned the midnight oil to resolve this.