Branch takes a 2011 pay cut

[jayShomp]

....according to the jerk

Barely 48 hours after returning to the Patriots [team stats], Branch agreed to adjust the final year of his contract down from $5.95 million to a heavily incentive- laden deal that significantly lowered his base salary but could still net him around $4 million if he is as productive as he hopes. He did not lose any money from this year’s salary of $5.47 million.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...ranch_patriots_adjust_final_year_of_contract/

 

[anderson]

Meanwhile, Wes makes 2.5 mil in 2011...

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Meanwhile, Wes makes 2.5 mil in 2011...

Wes will be next IMO.

The shite-storm that would have ensued if Wes was re-upped while Randy was here would have been intolerable.

 

[Oswlek]

Wes will be next IMO.

The shite-storm that would have ensued if Wes was re-upped while Randy was here would have been intolerable.

It is being reported that NE and Wes are working on a deal as we speak.

 

[anderson]

Wes will be next IMO.

The shite-storm that would have ensued if Wes was re-upped while Randy was here would have been intolerable.

Ya, and Wes should be next, IMO. Guy basically embodies the New England Patriots by now.

 

[PatsFanLisa]

Meanwhile, Wes makes 2.5 mil in 2011...

Not for long.

RapSheet Borges also reports that the Patriots are "trying to extend the contract of Wes Welker" who is now set to make just $2.5 million in 2011

$2.2 mil base for Branch.

 

[jayShomp]

Not resigning Moss + Branch paycut = WW will be signed

 

[patriots pam]

It is being reported that NE and Wes are working on a deal as we speak.

:arrr:
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[Sucka Micok]

Does anyone think that Branch is going to be a major factor in this offense?

I feel like Tate and Hernandez are going to be the major gainers of the Moss trade.

 

[jayShomp]

Does anyone think that Branch is going to be a major factor in this offense?

I feel like Tate and Hernandez are going to be the major gainers of the Moss trade.

I think the biggest impact we'll see from Branch will be in the playoffs. Though Branch will have his fair share of clutch plays along the way.

 

[PatrietteAz]

I think the biggest impact we'll see from Branch will be in the playoffs. Though Branch will have his fair share of clutch plays along the way.

I hope it isn't THAT long before we see big impact from him. I feel like it will be pretty instantaneous if it is going to be at all..meaning within three weeks.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

It's set up as the ultimate pass-to-the-OPEN-guy Offense we've seen.

 

[sonsofkraftybob]

I'd wait on WW till the end of the year. It hasn't been a full year since his knee injury. he has played a mere 5 games and has been held back in all of them. Let him play the year out, remain healthy and then discuss a contract.

 

[TheBostonJay]

It is being reported that NE and Wes are working on a deal as we speak.

:dbanana:

He needs to retire as a Patriot. My cupcakes need him to retire as a Patriot.

 

[PatrietteAz]

:dbanana:

He needs to retire as a Patriot. My cupcakes need him to retire as a Patriot.

Hrm...glad this is catching on...?.

 

[Sucka Micok]

:dbanana:

He needs to retire as a Patriot. My cupcakes need him to retire as a Patriot.

Do your cupcakes taste yummy?

 

[jayShomp]

I hope it isn't THAT long before we see big impact from him. I feel like it will be pretty instantaneous if it is going to be at all..meaning within three weeks.

Biggest being the key word. Like 21 catches in 2 SB's big.

I don't know what your expectations are though, the balls going to be spread around to a lot of talented receivers like Dwight said.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

I'd wait on WW till the end of the year. It hasn't been a full year since his knee injury. he has played a mere 5 games and has been held back in all of them. Let him play the year out, remain healthy and then discuss a contract.

Not.

If not for a HOF QB and coach this cat is the face of the franchise. The pure embodiement of the Patriot way.

Sign him.

 

[PatrietteAz]

Not.

If not for a HOF QB and coach this cat is the face of the franchise. The pure embodiement of the Patriot way.

Sign him.

Agreed. His play coming back from the injury shows AGAIN what he is made of. If ANYONE has earned a contract it is Wes.

 

[sonsofkraftybob]

Agreed. His play coming back from the injury shows AGAIN what he is made of. If ANYONE has earned a contract it is Wes.

You are both wrong. Contract are not based on past performance. Which I agree that Wes' has been spectacular. They are based on future performance. To give him a fat contract with an equally fat signing bonus before he can prove he's overcome his injury and can play at the pre-injury level is crazy talk.