Looking Ahead: OL

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

I doubt Logan Mankins leaves the Patriots.
He's a Brady boy.

Given that he held out and wants more money, I think he leaves. Unless Bellichick brainwashes him.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Given that he held out and wants more money, I think he leaves. Unless Bellichick brainwashes him.

I don't know. Kind of reminds me of Reggie Wayne back in 03 or 04. The Skins were expected to make a strong push for him and he was having issues getting a new contract done but eventually he returned to the team with a better chance of winning. The Pats already got to the doorstep of getting a new deal done with Mankins so I wouldn't be surprised.

Sources: Logan Mankins, New England Patriots deal dead over apology - ESPN Boston

But at the last moment, just when both sides thought there would be a deal, talks collapsed over an apology, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.

About two weeks ago, Mankins and his agent Frank Bauer arrived at the Patriots training facility in Foxborough, Mass., with both sides intending and believing they would be able to hammer out a long-term deal similar to the seven-year, $56.7 million contract that Pro Bowl guard Jahri Evans signed with New Orleans in the spring.

Shortly before the deal could be consummated, the Patriots asked Mankins to apologize to Patriots owner Robert Kraft for comments he made in June, questioning the New England owner's integrity. Mankins did. He called Kraft, apologized and explained why he spoke out in the way he did. It was a nice conversation and it paved the way for Mankins' long-term deal to be consummated.

My gut tells me he goes back. All he needs is something to rationalize it. Kind of like Vincent Jackson currently making a distinction between the team and the front office.