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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.The Pats seem to like Wendell, too. I don't think it'd be crazy to enter the season with the current offensive linemen plus either Koppen or Connolly and minus Light.
OT: Solder, Vollmer, Cannon
OG: Mankins, Waters Wendell
OC: Connolly/Koppen, Wendell, McDonald
The Pats seem to like Wendell, too. I don't think it'd be crazy to enter the season with the current offensive linemen plus either Koppen or Connolly and minus Light.
OT: Solder, Vollmer, Cannon
OG: Mankins, Waters Wendell
OC: Connolly/Koppen, Wendell, McDonald
It could be a negotiating ploy to offset probable Patriots requests for a pay cut. I doubt he'd walk away from his last $3.5 million assuming no health concerns. $3.5 M buys a LOT of ammo for skeet shooting. Then again after taxes it's under $2M take home. A pittance.
One thing the Herald article tells us is that this team isn't set at guard, after all.
Not "set" but in good shape overall as Waters will most likely be back and Connolly can play OG if Koppen returns, as well as Cannon being available if needed. They have decisions and signings coming but they should be fine on the whole.
One thing the Herald article tells us is that this team isn't set at guard, after all.
Sometimes that is how it works, but at the end of the day, Light had a fantastic year and shows little sign of decline.
Even if all the OT's are healthy in camp next year, none can beat out Light for the starting job.
Why would the Pats only save 3.5 mil on the cap if he retires. His cap number is 8 million according to jetscap; I don't remember teams receiving dead money on the cap when players retired before, is this something new with the new CBA?
Why would the Pats only save 3.5 mil on the cap if he retires. His cap number is 8 million according to jetscap; I don't remember teams receiving dead money on the cap when players retired before, is this something new with the new CBA?
Why would the Pats only save 3.5 mil on the cap if he retires. His cap number is 8 million according to jetscap; I don't remember teams receiving dead money on the cap when players retired before, is this something new with the new CBA?
I'm finding two sets of numbers out there. The first is from Miguel's cap page, which is based on information that Mike Reiss reported in espn. It was written that Light received a $6m signing bonus, $1m base salary in 2011, $3.4m base salary in 2012, and a $100k workout bonus in 2012.
Reiss said:August 11, 2011 update ESPN.Com's Mike Reiss blogged that "Matt Light -- As previously reported by the Associated Press, the veteran left tackle has a two-year, $12 million pact. It includes a $6 million signing bonus, $1 million base salary in 2011; $3.4 million base salary in 2012 and a $100,000 workout bonus in 2012."
I think we should all question this report. It seems nothing but more lame reporting/speculation on Rappaport's part, and I think Light is back next year at his bargain level contract.
Boston Herald said:– When Light signed in 2011, it was a two-year deal. But considering it included $8 million paid last year and just $3.6 million non-guaranted in 2012, it was more like a one-year deal. Doubtful that Light is the starting left tackle for just $3.4 million after playing for more than that every year since 2006.
– The Patriots haven’t said anything about Light’s future, but I have been told that, internally, they are planning for rookie Nate Solder to be their left tackle. That’s no surprise. It would be a surprise if that was not the case. Solder was their first-rounder in 2011 and had a really solid rookie year. With Sebastian Vollmer back, and Light having no history as a right tackle, that leaves him as the odd man out… unless they decide to go three tight ends all year.
– Light has not answered questions about his future. The 11-year veteran will be 34 next season, but he did not talk with reporters after Super Bowl XVLI. He left all this unanswered. Last year after the Jets game, he said he would return. This time? Nothing.
– Coach Bill Belichick said after Light signed that, “We worked it out.” Asked what agreement the two reached, Light said “Bill has always been straightforward. He kind of says it like it is and doesn’t hold anything back. I know what his expectations are of me and vice versa, so we’re all good.” When asked specifically whether that meant just for one year, Light wouldn’t say. Instead, he talked about transcendental meditation.
– Light played well this year. Very well. Surprisingly well. Would that mean he could be back for another season? Maybe. But it may hurt the development of Solder. The Patriots always invest in the future, but they couldn’t start 2011 with a rookie who hasn’t gone through the offseason. That’s why they paid $8 million for Light. What about this time? Light played well, but he may just go out on top.
The entire Reiss quote is relevant:
August 11, 2011 update ESPN.Com's Mike Reiss blogged that "Matt Light -- As previously reported by the Associated Press, the veteran left tackle has a two-year, $12 million pact. It includes a $6 million signing bonus, $1 million base salary in 2011; $3.4 million base salary in 2012 and a $100,000 workout bonus in 2012."
That's like saying: I have five appendages, including two arms and two legs. Something is left unsaid.
Reiss says $12mm, including $6mm + $1mm + $3.4mm + $0.1mm. That's $10.5mm. There's another $1.5mm unsaid. Roster bonus, something.
In my opinion Belichick will let the offseason and training camp work itself out to determine who plays. Since when does BB decide in February who will play in September? Belichick has said things like 'pedigree doesn't matter' and 'nobody's on scholarship here'; given that we know that is his mind set why would we believe that he has not only handed Solder the starting job, but he has also handed Cannon the primary backup roster slot as well?
As for Cannon, if you have a player that is as talented as we are led to believe he is, why would he be groomed to be a career backup? Solder is only 23 and Vollmer is 27, which means if they are your starters you are planning on them being your starters for a long time. I think it may be premature to assume Cannon will be a tackle and not a guard.
My impression was he's a Road Grader (ie big and strong but not that nimble) and that he has relatively short arms. I could be wrong though.