I have a question. Someone on the main board noted that the Patriots are able to manage the salary cap effectively because they "have players willing to play for a fraction of what they could make on the open market." I hear this a lot on national radio, and I know there are some examples through the years, but it seems to be one of those oft-repeated statements that is held to be self-evident. So I'm wondering how true this is right now (this year)? Besides Tom Brady, what player, exactly, is everyone talking about? Gronkowski? Harris? Amendola? I'm willing to be, but am not currently, convinced on any of those. And how much of a cut are these players, including Brady, really taking? A "fraction"?
I'm guessing that if Hightower had signed the deal he signed without going to FA first he would have been labeled as exhibit A.
I'm guessing that if Hightower had signed the deal he signed without going to FA first he would have been labeled as exhibit A.