Lil Bit Special Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=184000 The New England Patriots scored the best player on the free agent market, bringing in all-everything linebacker Adalius Thomas, who should be a terrific fit in the hybrid defensive scheme of Bill Belichick. However, all the joy in mudville couldn't erase the nightmare that Robert Kraft, Scott Pioli and Belichick surely must have had on Friday night. Are you confused yet? Good, that's the point. On what should have been a huge day of celebration for the Pats, their worst fears came to fruition. The Pats slapped the 'franchise' tag on their own stud cornerback, Asante Samuel, allowing Clements to sign for more than he is worth. So what do you think Samuel and his agent are doing right now? Drawing up plans for a huge guaranteed contract? One problem: The Pats won't be able to show Samuel the money and field a competitive team. New England could be forced to trade its best corner or face the prospect of him holding out until he gets a big deal. This is the problem with signing free agents. All it takes to ruin someone else's fun is one bad decision by a desperate team. So, does that mean Samuels franchise tag will cost the Pats more this year than they thought??? Was is an exclusive tag or non exclusive??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurredorunfocused Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Heheheh.....and so it begins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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