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Deion Branch - no way the Pats pull an Andy Reid
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No way he walks. Situation is just like Seymour:
"A year ago, defensive lineman Richard Seymour also skipped the mandatory minicamp, as he and the team talked about a new deal. Eventually, Seymour held out of training camp before receiving a bump in pay for the 2005 season, and a $30 million extension that he signed in April."
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He actually has some foundation to his argument. He has definitely outperformed his contract, the team has won 2 SBs while he's been there and he's the # 1 WR. He got a $1MM SB when he signed in '02 and he's due to make $1MM in salary this year. With the inflated salaries for the WR market - he has room to gripe IMO.
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I couldn't find anything either, so i'm guessing this is legit.
I know he makes and made very little, in compartitive terms, but damn I just hate the idea that if you don't like your deal you just hold out.
Just sorta goes against my grain.
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Originally posted by MDFANI couldn't find anything either, so i'm guessing this is legit.
I know he makes and made very little, in compartitive terms, but damn I just hate the idea that if you don't like your deal you just hold out.
Just sorta goes against my grain.
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I'm not sure what to think of players still under their rookie contract complaining. Yes, they signed a contract, but they're pinned to that contract value by circumstances largely beyond their control (draft order) If I was, say, a third-year player and had become a full-fledged star and among the top at my position, it would be pretty hard to stomach knowing that I'd have to wait three more seasons before getting the payday my peers are getting. Deion Branch, for example, is more than twice the receiver Antwaan Randle-El is, has played a year longer, and will make 1/4th as much. Wouldn't that grate on you?
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Originally posted by IMKI'm not sure what to think of players still under their rookie contract complaining. Yes, they signed a contract, but they're pinned to that contract value by circumstances largely beyond their control (draft order) If I was, say, a third-year player and had become a full-fledged star and among the top at my position, it would be pretty hard to stomach knowing that I'd have to wait three more seasons before getting the payday my peers are getting. Deion Branch, for example, is more than twice the receiver Antwaan Randle-El is, has played a year longer, and will make 1/4th as much. Wouldn't that grate on you?"Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"
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I think this gets resolved pretty painlessly. Branch is young and talented. The Pats have plenty of cap space. You'd think they'd want to lock him up. And I think they do.
That is one thing I love about the Eagles FO. I'd bet that a guy like Branch would already be locked up for the next 7 years.
That's not a criticism of the Pats FO. Obviously, I'm not looking to criticize them. They'll get it done.
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Don't get me wrong, I agree these guys don't have much recourse after signing their rookie contracts.
But as Steve called it -- it still presents "philosophical " problems for me.
And Yes, if I was one of them I would go about it probably the same way in the last year of my contract. Bu tI also feel a lot less sympathy for the guys that do it on their 2nd and 3rd contracts.
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In this day & age of ridiculous contracts that guys like Wayne,Randle-El,etc have gotten,Branch is grossly underpaid and has a legitimate beef.
That FO in New England is too solid to let him walk but IMO it would sense to all concerned parties to get a 5yr extension done NOW.If Branch were to hit the open market next year the Pats wouldn't stand a chance.Just business as usual in the NFL.Just give me ONE before I go!
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Originally posted by j-birdIn this day & age of ridiculous contracts that guys like Wayne,Randle-El,etc have gotten,Branch is grossly underpaid and has a legitimate beef.
That FO in New England is too solid to let him walk but IMO it would sense to all concerned parties to get a 5yr extension done NOW.If Branch were to hit the open market next year the Pats wouldn't stand a chance.Just business as usual in the NFL.Pedro
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