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Is the relationship between Logan Mankins and the Patriots finally thawing? 07.26.11 at 7:13 pm ET
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Logan Mankins (AP)

Tuesday’s news that Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins will sign his franchise tender and report to training camp this week should be taken as positive news — the first good news in a long time when it comes to the relationship between the franchise and the player.

Mankins and the Patriots have spent much of the last year sniping at each other, but Mankins’ agent Frank Bauer talked of a “fresh start” when he discussed the tender — worth $10.116 million for one season, according to the NFL Network — with ESPN Boston on Tuesday.

“Early this morning, Logan spoke with (coach) Bill (Belichick) and both are very happy, happy to get started. Logan is looking forward to being with his teammates and coaches, with a fresh start,” Bauer told ESPN Boston.

In a relationship that’s been one of the worst between a high-profile player and agent in New England in recent memory, Bauer’s words are tantamount to a verbal bouquet. The enmity between the two sides is familiar ground for most Patriots fans: Mankins was set to become a restricted free agent last offseason, which was the result from the NFL going from a salary cap year in 2009 to an upcapped year in 2010. But he made it clear in no uncertain terms that he didn’t want to sign the $3.26 million tender, and he held out for the first half of the season because of it. There was talk of lying, an apology and further bitterness, especially after the Patriots cut his tender to $1.54 million, which ended up being prorated over the final nine games of the season once he did return.

“I’ve heard there’s this thing in football called free agency,” he told reporters this past spring, his tongue firmly in his cheek. “It’s been two years now [since my contract expired], and I haven’t seen it. Maybe one of these days I could actually experience that.”

Not to be overly optimistic about things, but the fact that Mankins plans on being in camp and signing his tender could be the first sign that things have started to thaw between the two sides. Truth be told, given the recent history between the player and the franchise, it wouldn’t have been a surprise to see the Fresno State product chose not sign the tender, not report to camp on time, and continue to push for a long-term deal. But now, Mankins has now set himself up for a contract extension or unrestricted free agency, while the Patriots have themselves a Pro Bowl offensive lineman for at least one more season.

Regardless of what the future holds, the two sides have until Sept. 20 to work out a long-term contract, per the new labor deal. By then, we should know if Tuesday’s news truly is a “fresh start,” or the beginning of the end of Mankins’ time in Foxboro.

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  • slippy

    get him signed !!!!

  • bags

    he will be signed to a 5 year $45 mill contract, play LT for this year until Solder is ready…???? maybe? Mankins played LT at Fresno state, and was a surprise pick for a ‘guard’ -just a thought

  • Greg

    Why wouldnt he sign a 10 mil contract? he wont be back and no linemans worth 9-10-11 mil sorry this will be his last year unless he signs for less than he thinks hes worth. 1/12 of the salary cap for a lineman isnt going to happen. I didnt even notice he was gone the first seven games did you?
    they were 6-1

  • MJP

    If you don’t notice Logan Mankins destroying people in the run game then you’re not paying attention.

    However, he’s not a elite pass-blocker so he won’t be playing LT. His run-blocking, solid pass-blocking and mean streak make him top-two OG’s in the league…might not be worth 8million a year but then again he’s put out a lot more on the field in 6+ years and counting.

  • Gman

    They should at least try and trade him. He is non existant in big games. That’s the main reason why Brady has been under constant pressure in such games and gets the blame.

  • ltcmike

    Pay the man! If not the best, he’s in the discussion for best OL in the game. And it’s not Mankins who disappears, you can usually find him still blocking long after Brady is on his back because Matt Light got smoked.

  • Robbie Cano

    I find it hilarious why Price wonders if this means the relationship between the two side has softened. The bottom line is that Mankins is going to make 10 MILLION!!!! Last year he only lost about 1.5 million by holding out. Does anyone really think he’s going to leave about 5 million on the table this year? Granted he is only guaranteed that money this year and if he gets hurt he’s SOL but I’m sure he hopes the 10 million cap hit will either make the Patriots try to work out a long term deal or trade him.

    10 million goes a long way to mending fences.

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    John Hannah, he ain’t.

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