[Lefty Noob]

According to NFL.com, the New England Patriots could place their franchise tag on free agent DB Asante Samuel.

Good move? Will Samuel be a Patriot next season?

[simple simon]

he said he would be very unhappy with the franchise tag

im not sure if he will be with the team next year or not......but i have come to trust the Pats staff to be able to put a winning team on the field

[Lefty Noob]

Thought I heard on the NFL Network today that the franchise tag would guarantee Samuel $7 million. I can't imagine them doing it, not for that kind of money. I mean, are we even absolutely certain that Samuel is the real deal here?

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I mean, are we even absolutely certain that Samuel is the real deal here?

they had Ty Law, Lawyer Malloy, Rodney Harrison.......and now Samuel.....they have a knack for picking the right DB

like i said though......until they prove otherwise, i trust their judgement

[mervinout]

Originally Posted by simple simon

they had Ty Law, Lawyer Malloy, Rodney Harrison.......and now Samuel.....they have a knack for picking the right DB

like i said though......until they prove otherwise, i trust their judgement

dont you think sooner or later this wont work? maybe the stars of the team get upset with it, or somethign similar

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by mervinout

dont you think sooner or later this wont work? maybe the stars of the team get upset with it, or somethign similar

As long as Belichick keeps winning, I think they players who stick around will be happy. Until it's their turn to have their head on the chopping block, that is. There's not too many elements to the Patriots formula that are irreplacable, and Pioli's a master at scouting talent.