PatsSteve1
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On 3 subjects that have been discussed here a lot.
Harrison's pay cut and if he had extra info on it:
Unfortunately, I don't have any more information on it, or I would have reported it. I do know Harrison is fine with the change and feels he can earn the money back. My feeling, and this is just opinion, is that Harrison had some concerns about whether he could be a salary cap cut. By taking the reduction, he takes that possibility away, while still earning a nice wage that he probably wouldn't get elsewhere at this point in his career.
On BB's contract and if Mike thinks he's leaving after this year:
I don't know the facts regarding Belichick's contract but I don't think 2007 is the last year. I have maintained that I think Belichick is here for thelong haul and I haven't heard anything that would make me change my thought on that.
On Samuel:
It depends on the player, Clay, which is why I view each situation independently. For example, I don't think Samuel has said to himself "look whathappened to Lawyer Milloy, David Givens, Damien Woody and so I should take less than I think I'm worth to stay here." In
Samuel's case, he appears to be trying to maximize his value and will consider going anywhere to get it, which I feel is similar to what Daniel Graham, Deion Branch, David Givens and Adam Vinatieri have done in recent years. On the flip side, a player like center Dan Koppen decided he was happy in New England and re-upped last year for less than what I think he could have received on the open market. For fans of the team, I'm sure the preference would be for more players to take Koppen's approach, but I can also respect the other approach, because for some of these players there is one chance to land a big payday that can secure their futures.
* It's just Riess's opinion but he's usually more rational than most of the media around here. Many fans too
Harrison's pay cut and if he had extra info on it:
Unfortunately, I don't have any more information on it, or I would have reported it. I do know Harrison is fine with the change and feels he can earn the money back. My feeling, and this is just opinion, is that Harrison had some concerns about whether he could be a salary cap cut. By taking the reduction, he takes that possibility away, while still earning a nice wage that he probably wouldn't get elsewhere at this point in his career.
On BB's contract and if Mike thinks he's leaving after this year:
I don't know the facts regarding Belichick's contract but I don't think 2007 is the last year. I have maintained that I think Belichick is here for thelong haul and I haven't heard anything that would make me change my thought on that.
On Samuel:
It depends on the player, Clay, which is why I view each situation independently. For example, I don't think Samuel has said to himself "look whathappened to Lawyer Milloy, David Givens, Damien Woody and so I should take less than I think I'm worth to stay here." In
Samuel's case, he appears to be trying to maximize his value and will consider going anywhere to get it, which I feel is similar to what Daniel Graham, Deion Branch, David Givens and Adam Vinatieri have done in recent years. On the flip side, a player like center Dan Koppen decided he was happy in New England and re-upped last year for less than what I think he could have received on the open market. For fans of the team, I'm sure the preference would be for more players to take Koppen's approach, but I can also respect the other approach, because for some of these players there is one chance to land a big payday that can secure their futures.
* It's just Riess's opinion but he's usually more rational than most of the media around here. Many fans too