Another reason Mankins might not be happy: Brady plays out his existing contract, then receives the big money. This is one of the points Mankins didn’t like in the Patriots’ contract offer. They expected him to play in 2010 under the tender amount then get the contract extension the following year.

… Brady signing under this concept gives it more validity; something that can’t make Mankins happy.

John L,

I think that is misdirected anger on Mankins part. Be mad at the union or possibly even himself if he had a vote in the CBA approval that the league is currently playing under. Not sure if that is the case. The Patriots are operating in the guidelines of the current CBA and still offered him an extension with guaranteed money.

Jonathan Kraft was on the radio doing an interview and said plainly and directly that neither he nor his dad, Robert, has ever directly spoken to Mankins about any contract matters. That contradicts the insinuation by Mankins or at least the interpretations of what he said by the media about the Kraft family making promises to him and lying.

He was made an offer or more, don’t know, didn’t like it and went home and threw a tantrum instead of continuing the tedious task of negotiation.

We’ll never know the real story.

If Mankins showed up he would have a MUCH better shot at a contract, ya know, like Brady and Gostkowski did. At least that woulod show he is a “Man of his word”, as he puts it. Pats never cave to the squeaky wheel, and Mankins can enjoy his farm this year……

This is great news. Even after Mankins comments, woudl love to see him sign and get on the field pronto. The guy is good and would be HUGE help to running game.

Mankins is a fool………..he was offered 7 mil a year……….he might not get that later………hard to say………..

Also the difference is compelling………While Brady’s contract negotiations
were ongoing Brady was in camp working his butt off to be ready for the season while Mankins was working his mouth off to the media………..

Wish it were for more than 3 years. Have to assume it was the Pats who didn’t want to go longer term, like 5 years, when Brady would be 38. Think he’ll still be plenty good at 36/37 and would much rather he be here then, than at San Francisco.

I’d venture a guess as to why it is a three year deal because it locks him up while a new CBA gets worked out, gives good restructure flexibility, and will most likely be worked into a longer deal once the new CBA rules are worked out

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