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Originally Posted by rkmsuf
I think you've seen Samuel's last game as a Patriot. Problem with the franchise tag is if they use it on the guy I think his attitude and play suffers. Couple that with an overall philosophy they've shown at the position and it's likely he walks. Of course if the offers don't come in than maybe it's a different story but I think you'll see a team make him a career making type contract offer.
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I agree there is a chance he's gone, but I will still be pissed. As far as the tag, they're not afraid to use it since they franchised Vinatieri twice (three times?) in a row. I'm not so sure Samuel's play would suffer if he was tagged. This is because he would be up for FA again the next season, and if he sucked then his potential dollars would go way down. I've seen other tagged players play well. I think you could see a franchise tag and another year of in-season re-negotiation before he either resigns or is gone.