dolphann4life Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/22/wilfork-gets-his-franchise-tag/ Wilfork gets his franchise tag Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on February 22, 2010 12:58 PM ET We've read a lot about New England having a "tough decision" to make about possibly franchising Vince Wilfork, but the decision always seemed like a matter of when, not if. Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal tweeted that she's "hearing" that Monday will be the day it happens. A short while later, Comcast Sports New England's Tom Curran confirmed that Wilfork has indeed been tagged. The paperwork was filed Monday. Curran spoke with Wilfork's agent Kennard McGuire earlier Monday. McGuire simply said they are taking things "one day at a time." Using the tag now, of course, doesn't prevent a long-term deal from occurring later this offseason, which is Wilfork's ultimate goal. The Patriots just had to make sure that long-term contract didn't come with any other team first. Permalink 17 Comments Latest stories in: Latest News and Rumors, NFL Mobile Exclusives - Rumors, New England Patriots, Top Stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 The Patsies* had to do that, good move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 The Patsies* had to do that, good move I don't think he's signing that tender too quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 The first thing I could think of when I saw the thread title is that Wilfork got tagged like some large mammal in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Wilfork doesnt like this at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 ^ I swore they signed him right after trading Seymour. I'm sure Wilfork will take his time to sign this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Slap in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 i dont think it's a slap in the face at all. it's part of playing in the nfl. it makes all the sense in the world for the pats to tag wilfork. only an idiot would have not seen this coming. boo hoo, they just guaranteed him the average salary of the top 5 dt's in the league. i wish someone would slap me in the face with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 The first thing I could think of when I saw the thread title is that Wilfork got tagged like some large mammal in the wild. Me too. If only the term was "franchise branded". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguini 15 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 He's gotta be reallllly pissed right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i dont think it's a slap in the face at all. it's part of playing in the nfl. it makes all the sense in the world for the pats to tag wilfork. only an idiot would have not seen this coming. boo hoo, they just guaranteed him the average salary of the top 5 dt's in the league. i wish someone would slap me in the face with that. Hey. thats not nice. you stole that out of my ex wifes Match.com add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 You can trade DE's and treat defensive backs like they're dime store hookers, but you don't want to piss off your fat guys. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I don't think he's signing that tender too quick. False Wilfork and agent cannot negotiate with other clubs UNTIL he signs the non exclusive tender. The whole premise of that type of tag is to seek out other offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 False Wilfork and agent cannot negotiate with other clubs UNTIL he signs the non exclusive tender. The whole premise of that type of tag is to seek out other offers. Did they make him an exclusive rights tender or a non-exclusive rights tender? Do you know the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Did they make him an exclusive rights tender or a non-exclusive rights tender? Do you know the difference? Reading comprehension is not your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjakecity Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 False Wilfork and agent cannot negotiate with other clubs UNTIL he signs the non exclusive tender. The whole premise of that type of tag is to seek out other offers. By signing the tender, that means that he signed a one year contract with the club for said amount. If he signs, he would no longer be able to negotiate with anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Reading comprehension is not your friend Well we know it's not yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 By signing the tender, that means that he signed a one year contract with the club for said amount. If he signs, he would no longer be able to negotiate with anybody. An exclusive tag, yes. Non exclusive, no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Well we know it's not yours. Keep spinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Keep spinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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