Logan Mankins is a restricted free agent who has yet to sign his tender. The Patriots sent him a letter indicating they were going to reduce his tender level from $3.26 million to $2.54 million.
Apparently, he didn't like that. In comments to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Mankins requested a trade from the Patriots.
"At this point, I'm pretty frustrated, from everything that's happened and the way negotiations have gone," Mankins said in a phone interview. "I want to be traded. I don't need to be here any more."
Mankins says he approached the Patriots following the 2008 season regarding an extension. Citing the uncertain labor situation, Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly told him he would extend his contract following the 2009 season.
Those negotiations, Mankins says, haven't been going well. He feels the Patriots have taken advantage of him.
"Right now, this is about principle with me and keeping your word and how you treat people. This is what I thought the foundation of the Patriots was built on. Apparently, I was wrong. Growing up, I was taught a man's word is his bond. Obviously this isn't the case with the Patriots."
Unfortunately for Mankins, the Patriots hold the cards here. They own his rights and can do with them what they please. If he doesn't sign by the 10th week of the season, he'll lose an accrued season toward free agency.
Mankins was the Patriots first round pick in the 2005 draft.
For more on this situation and how Patriots fans are handling it, check out SB Nation's Pats Pulpit.
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MANKINS IS GOOD, BUT NOT THE KINDA MONEY HE IS LOOKING FOR..TRADE HIM!!!! TRY AND GET A 1ST AND MAYBE A SECOND FOR HIM. HE WILL BE A CANCER IN THE LOCKER ROOM, LET HIM GO..
by milloy21 on Jun 14, 2010 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
He's not worth 1st
Unless he can play Tackle which is what alot of teams in the NFL need, I can see him maybe being traded for a 2nd, because he is a good Guard, but he’s aging and teams really aren’t in need for a Guard that badly.
Bringing Baltimore Beatdown "Create a Caption" for 9 weeks and counting.
by Zachary Beard on Jun 14, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
When an athelete does that….. I say the Pats just quietly and methodically let him sit all year long. I don’t care what they might be able to get for him… I say he sits!
On the other hand….. I’m a huge advocate for forgiveness. With that said, as soon as Mankins decideds to stop acting like an a$$ wipe and offers some sort of minor regret for his comments, I say they put the contract back on the table and welcome him back home.
Are you asking me “hey are you suggesting the Pats should cut off their nose despite their face?” to which I answer…. “Yer damn right that’s what I’m suggesting! This has now become a matter of principal”.
I’d actually be somewhat disappointed even if they got a 1st rounder for him!
by Bills friend on Jun 15, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
There he goes.....
Just like that, Mankins is gone….
http://www.sportsgrid.com/power-grid/nfl-players/logan-mankins/
by bb11keith on Jun 14, 2010 5:00 PM EDT reply actions
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