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LockeJET · 08-27-2012, 09:42 AM

I was hoping with the deal they gave Gronk that Hernandez would become a FA. Guess not!

Haven't seen the actual numbers but it locks him up until 2018.

LockeJET · 08-27-2012, 09:44 AM

per espn

The New England Patriots have locked up both their young tight ends to long-term extensions after reaching agreement with Aaron Hernandez on a deal through 2018, sources said Monday.
The contract is expected to be signed in the next 24 hours.

All-Pro Rob Gronkowski agreed in June to a six-year, $53 million extension, the richest contract for a tight end in NFL history.

Hernandez, who like Gronkowski is entering his third NFL season, caught 79 passes for 910 yards last season, third on the team behind Gronkowski's 1,327 and Wes Welker's 1,569.

Hernandez averaged 11.5 per reception with seven touchdowns in 2011.

Hernandez's deal casts further doubt on the long-term status of Welker.

The receiver signed a $9.5 million franchise tender in May. Last month, he arrived to training camp saying it was great to be back and that he was not disappointed from not locking up a long-term deal.

Tai Mai Shu · 08-27-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LockeJET

I was hoping with the deal they gave Gronk that Hernandez would become a FA. Guess not!

Haven't seen the actual numbers but it locks him up until 2018.

No big deal. According to ray ray we have better TE's than those two.

PatsFanTX · 08-27-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LockeJET

I was hoping with the deal they gave Gronk that Hernandez would become a FA. Guess not!

Haven't seen the actual numbers but it locks him up until 2018.

It was nice knowing you, Wes.

Spectre · 08-27-2012, 09:50 AM

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It was nice knowing you, Wes.

Unless he signs for reasonable money next season I tend to agree.

PatsFanTX · 08-27-2012, 09:57 AM

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Unless he signs for reasonable money next season I tend to agree.

I think Wes will be looking for his last big NFL contract.

Unfortunately, it won't be with the Pats.

124 · 08-27-2012, 10:00 AM

So they now have their dynamic duo locked up for the next six years and free up cap room for next season.

Wonderful.

patman · 08-27-2012, 10:23 AM

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I think Wes will be looking for his last big NFL contract.

Unfortunately, it won't be with the Pats.

I don't think he is going to get a big time contract anywhere, my guess is he will get 2 years and 15 with 1/2 upfront. Nice money to be sure

JetsMakeMeCry · 08-27-2012, 10:26 AM

clearly this is how they're gonna roll from now on. they got their to 2 stud te's and will fill in the receiver spots with low cost FAs and draft picks till they bolster the talent their. BB is all in with his TE system

bigdanNJ · 08-27-2012, 12:35 PM

looks like the Pats just locked up the AFC east for yrs to come

crasherino · 08-27-2012, 12:41 PM

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I don't think he is going to get a big time contract anywhere, my guess is he will get 2 years and 15 with 1/2 upfront. Nice money to be sure

Considering he's getting almost $10m, this year, you don't think it's possible for the pats to get him for under $30m for 3yrs, right now?

I fully agree with the concept of not paying for past production, but the pats are simply a better team with him on it. While I'm happy that this is his last year in Foxboro, if I were a pats fan, I wouldn't be too quick to say g'bye. Julian Edelman can't become Wes welker simply because he's white.

PatsFanTX · 08-27-2012, 12:47 PM

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Considering he's getting almost $10m, this year, you don't think it's possible for the pats to get him for under $30m for 3yrs, right now?

I fully agree with the concept of not paying for past production, but the pats are simply a better team with him on it. While I'm happy that this is his last year in Foxboro, if I were a pats fan, I wouldn't be too quick to say g'bye. Julian Edelman can't become Wes welker simply because he's white.

It is what it is crash.

Welker has had a great, productive career with the Patriots and I'm sure all Pats fans appreciate his efforts.

But given his age, size and wear and tear on his body, Welker's production will not slowly decline. He'll go downhill very fast.

Pats are paying him $9.5MM this year so I hope he has a good final year in Foxboro.

Green Bandit · 08-27-2012, 01:20 PM

Callin it now, Wes to the Dolphins

Spectre · 08-27-2012, 03:41 PM

Pats may be lookin at Hernandez or Ebert as their slot next season and Ballard,Fells and Gronk as TE's. Not a bad combo with Lloyd on the outside WR slot.

patman · 08-27-2012, 04:18 PM

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Considering he's getting almost $10m, this year, you don't think it's possible for the pats to get him for under $30m for 3yrs, right now?

I fully agree with the concept of not paying for past production, but the pats are simply a better team with him on it. While I'm happy that this is his last year in Foxboro, if I were a pats fan, I wouldn't be too quick to say g'bye. Julian Edelman can't become Wes welker simply because he's white.

Nah, if they offered him 3 and 30 he would have signed for sure, they did not come off their 2 year 16 mill fully guaranteed offer. I don't see them paying 10mill yearly for him at ages 32 and 33. He is a wonderful player and will not be easily replaced. But you cant pay him for the next three seasons based on what he did the previous 3 years. Cold, but that is the way BB plays the game.

Danny Amendola really hit it off with McDaniels in camp last year, I think the Pats make a push for him in the off season. Devery Henderson maybe.
I think that if Shipley would have made it thru waivers the pats would have done the same to him as Ballard.

LockeJET · 08-27-2012, 04:21 PM

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Callin it now, Wes to the Dolphins

No way!! They are in total rebuild mode.

patman · 08-27-2012, 04:21 PM

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Callin it now, Wes to the Dolphins

Please tell me why Welker will want to sign with the dolphins? Unless they pay him a ridiculous amount of money. He may be worth it to Indy and playing with Luck he can continue a possible HOF career.

Ruby2 · 08-27-2012, 04:23 PM

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It was nice knowing you, Wes.

I am pretty confident the Pats can find a lot of other slot guys to fill in and produce to a level similar to Welker for less cost.

Signing the athletic freaks who have a more unique and impressive skill set is a smart move, and thats why the Pats have owned the division for a decade.

Green Bandit · 08-27-2012, 04:25 PM

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Please tell me why Welker will want to sign with the dolphins? Unless they pay him a ridiculous amount of money. He may be worth it to Indy and playing with Luck he can continue a possible HOF career.

Dolphins will overpay him to give Tannehill a new weapon. Miami will offer him the most money, and he fits Joe Philbins spread system. At least this makes the most sense to me.

PatsFanTX · 08-27-2012, 04:40 PM

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Callin it now, Wes to the Dolphins

He'll never go to the Phins.

Denver with Manning or Houston with Schaub.

08-27-2012, 09:42 AM	#1
LockeJET pooping, but thinking of you! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 15,969	Pats and Hernandez reach extension I was hoping with the deal they gave Gronk that Hernandez would become a FA. Guess not! Haven't seen the actual numbers but it locks him up until 2018.

08-27-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
LockeJET pooping, but thinking of you! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 15,969	per espn The New England Patriots have locked up both their young tight ends to long-term extensions after reaching agreement with Aaron Hernandez on a deal through 2018, sources said Monday. The contract is expected to be signed in the next 24 hours. All-Pro Rob Gronkowski agreed in June to a six-year, $53 million extension, the richest contract for a tight end in NFL history. Hernandez, who like Gronkowski is entering his third NFL season, caught 79 passes for 910 yards last season, third on the team behind Gronkowski's 1,327 and Wes Welker's 1,569. Hernandez averaged 11.5 per reception with seven touchdowns in 2011. Hernandez's deal casts further doubt on the long-term status of Welker. The receiver signed a $9.5 million franchise tender in May. Last month, he arrived to training camp saying it was great to be back and that he was not disappointed from not locking up a long-term deal.

08-27-2012, 10:00 AM	#7
124 There's NO reason to delay the process. Start Geno Smith. All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,993	So they now have their dynamic duo locked up for the next six years and free up cap room for next season. Wonderful.

08-27-2012, 10:26 AM	#9
JetsMakeMeCry Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,370	clearly this is how they're gonna roll from now on. they got their to 2 stud te's and will fill in the receiver spots with low cost FAs and draft picks till they bolster the talent their. BB is all in with his TE system

08-27-2012, 12:35 PM	#10
bigdanNJ Veteran Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,165	looks like the Pats just locked up the AFC east for yrs to come

08-27-2012, 01:20 PM	#13
Green Bandit is liking the moves Practice Squad Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 434	Callin it now, Wes to the Dolphins

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Spectre N40 48.79182 W74 4.48859 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 573	Pats may be lookin at Hernandez or Ebert as their slot next season and Ballard,Fells and Gronk as TE's. Not a bad combo with Lloyd on the outside WR slot.