This should not even be a discussion but I wouldn't mind if Belichick gave MC some extra reps is practice just to motivate Brady- the guy needs to reignite the fire. Branch is gone- Brady needs to get over it like Branch already has.
On a side note the Pats front office knows a hell of a lot more than me but why should Brady settle for less on his next contract when they won't spend the savings on his recievers?