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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOZRPbgFD0Y
Adam Schein thinks Wes Welker’s early return will help Pats? Hmm, I don’t know Adam. You’re really going out on a limb with that one.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/adam-schein-thinks-wes-welkers-early-return-will/
Patriots Schwag Hunt: Hey, NFLShop.com, Burn Everything Patriots Super Bowl 42! Related
I don’t get it, is there a single Patriots fan who wants to be reminded of the most disappointing loss in Patriots history? You know what comes to mind when I see the Super Bowl 42 Logo? Bad things. Eli in the grasp. Brady on his ass. Tyree’s Miracle. Burress shooting himself in the leg (yes, I replaced that memory for his touchdown memory. It almost works.). So I implore NFLShop.com to remove any Patriots-Super Bowl 42 related schwag. You’ll never sell any of it, even this poster for less than five bucks, and in fact, you might actually cause people to click away in disgust.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-schwag-hunt-hey-nflshopcom-burn/
The internet is ablaze with all things Mankins and of course it will get far out of hand. So to avoid getting in twitter battles here’s my stance:
First, I don’t see how this is any different than Deion Branch, Richard Seymour, Vince Wilfork, etc. THE PATRIOTS DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE PATRIOTS. Some people don’t like this. They love their players and they don’t want the Patriots to be mean to them. Look, I love having a mean brute like Mankins as much as any other Patriot fan, but that doesn’t mean I like him more than I like watching the Patriots win games.
This is how this team operates. They aren’t nice and cuddly. They use every advantage they’re afforded in the CBA. If you aren’t already aware of this you aren’t paying attention.
Mankins says the Patriots didn’t keep their word. Well there’s a contract on the table. It might not be as much as Mankins and/or his agent want, but they kept their word. They offered him a long term deal.
We all know how much athletes are paid. Most of us get by, supporting our kids and families on a fraction of what they make. So let’s no blow this out of proportion. 20% less than what Jahri Evans got is still more money than most of us will ever see in our lifetime. I’m not holding it against Mankins, but let’s temper the outrage a little bit.
There’s been a lot of talk of “The Patriot Way” today. Sarcastic mentions as if some mythical philosophy that apparently just died with Mankins demanding a trade. I don’t understand this. The Patriot way was selfless players giving up individual accolades for the good of the team. I don’t think this philosophy in any way relates to Mankins unless you want to say taking less money is being selfless. I don’t think that. It certainly helps, but players have to do what they think is right for them.
As we saw with Wilfork they will get contracts done with players who are flexible, but Mankins crossed a line today, one that he might not be able to go back on.
What the Patriots will do is anyone’s guess. But I can guarantee one thing, they will do what’s best for the Patriots.
8:37pm EST Update: So now word gets out that Mankins has an offer of $7million/year on the table which would put him in the top 5 guards in the NFL. This is what the Patriots do, they’ll pay good money, but they’re not gonna break records. So, what you got to say about that Logan?
This video’s for you, Logan Mankins.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/this-videos-for-you-logan-mankins/
I want to be traded. I don’t need to be here any more.
Logan Mankins (via Mike Reiss today)
Too bad, looks like he went with option C: “F You Patriots, trade me right f’ing now”. Still wouldn’t be surprised to see him sign a long term contract. Patriots will do what’s best for Patriots. Get over it.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-want-to-be-traded-i-dont-need-to-be-here-any/
I love Mankins, partly because his name is MANKINS, but mostly because anyone who saw what happened to Seattle after Steve Hutchinson left knows how important a great LG is. Options of what he will say today:
