caption Tom Brady has sacrificed a lot of money in his career to play for a winner. source Maddie Meyer/Getty Tom Brady has made $197 million over the course of his career, but he could have made more. Brady has frequently taken contract extensions and restructured his deals to help the New England Patriots address other spots on the roster, giving up at least $60 million over the course of his career. We conservatively calculated what Brady might have earned in his career if he had signed a new deal equal to the going rate for top quarterback contracts throughout his career. The conservative estimate put his contract discounts at $60 million, but could have been closer to $100 million. The New England Patriots have ruled the NFL for two decades in a way no other team in league history ever has. A big part of that has been finding a legendary quarterback in Tom Brady, who not only has dominated on the field but has sacrificed to put his team in a … [Read more...] about Tom Brady has sacrificed at least $60 million in his career with discount contracts to keep the Patriots competitive
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Niyo: Lions’ Tate could hit slot jackpot with new deal
John Niyo The Detroit News Published 9:51 p.m. UTC May 26, 2018 Allen Park — Golden Tate sees the numbers — both the ones he has collected and those that others have grabbed — and he knows what they mean: He’s going to get paid. But the question is when, and where, and ultimately just how much it’ll take for it to be here. And that’s also the next serious problem for Lions general manager Bob Quinn as he continues to chart a new course in Detroit, trying to build a consistent winner while balancing the books in ways his predecessor never really could. How much is Tate’s consistent production worth to a franchise with its fortunes tied to the success of Matthew Stafford’s right arm? And where do you slot Tate now that the value of his position seems to have caught up with the way the game has shifted? Those are the issues Quinn must resolve in the next few months, as a new coaching staff led by Matt Patricia imprints … [Read more...] about Niyo: Lions’ Tate could hit slot jackpot with new deal
Lions add free agent LB Trevor Bates to roster
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:08 p.m. UTC May 23, 2018 Allen Park — The Detroit Lions added additional linebacker depth on Wednesday, signing Trevor Bates. A seventh-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2016, Bates (6-foot-2, 247 pounds) was most recently part of the New York Giants practice squad. He also spent several months on the New England Patriots practice squad and offseason roster. At the University of Maine from 2012-15, Bates appeared in 46 games, tallying 207 tackles, including 35 for a loss. As a junior, in 2014, he was named the team's MVP after recording 60 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three interceptions. To make room on the roster, the Lions released undrafted tight end DeAndre Goolsby. [email protected] twitter.com/Justin_Rogers MORE COVERAGE Five things to watch at Lions OTAs NFL announces new national anthem policy … [Read more...] about Lions add free agent LB Trevor Bates to roster
New report details how NFL owners and players bickered over Trump, Colin Kaepernick, and protests during the national anthem
Scott Davis, provided by Published 11:14 am, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Rebecca Blackwell/AP A new report paints the contentious meeting between the NFL owners and players over protests during the national anthem in greater detail. According to the report, owners expressed concern with President Donald Trump's attacks on the league and with fan and sponsor reactions to the protests. Players reportedly suggested owners donate to charities and organizations they supported and expressed support for Colin Kaepernick, who has been unsigned since protesting during the anthem. Though both sides called the meeting productive, it does not appear much progress was made toward solving the league's problems. LATEST BUSINESS VIDEOS Now Playing: Now Playing Elon Musk Says to Leave Meetings or Get Off The Phone If Not Productive Buzz 60 Amazon is Reportedly Making a Home Robot Buzz 60 Starbucks Protests Grow in Philadelphia Cheddar TV FOX Business Beat: Volkswagen logo … [Read more...] about New report details how NFL owners and players bickered over Trump, Colin Kaepernick, and protests during the national anthem
The Patriots are going through their most turbulent offseason in years, and the hits are coming from all angles
Scott Davis, provided by Published 12:25 pm, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Charles Krupa/AP The New England Patriots' offseason has been messier than usual. The Patriots saw several of their big-name free agents leave in the offseason and then share some blunt opinions of their time with the team. The Patriots are also dealing with uncertainty around Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, as both players appear to be weighing their NFL futures and contract status. The team seems to be going through a transitional period, which, while not unusual, has occurred quicker than expected. New England Patriots' offseason threatened to be more turbulent than ever. Recommended Video: Now Playing: Get a glimpse of what an NFL player goes through during free agency with former New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler. Media: Sports Illustrated In the immediate aftermath, there were questions about why cornerback Malcolm Butler didn't play, followed by bubbling rumors about … [Read more...] about The Patriots are going through their most turbulent offseason in years, and the hits are coming from all angles