The Patriots used a May 9 tender on free agent running back LeGarrette Blount earlier this week, ensuring that they’d be entitled to a compensatory pick if Blount signs elsewhere. Clubs with interest in Blount are now attempting to “navigate” the compensatory pick process, tweets Josina Anderson of ESPN.com, and are working on “deal structures” that could work around the comp selection system.
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Blount, 30, had reportedly been nearing a deal with an unidentified team before being slapped with the New England tender. He can still negotiate with other clubs, but will now count against the 2018 compensatory formula. However, the last compensatory pick is currently tied to a $2.05MM annual salary, so the club that inks Blount would only sacrifice a 2018 comp selection if Blount earns more than that total.
Some teams with interest in Blount, such as the Lions, don’t have to consider any possible compensatory pick forfeiture, as they aren’t projected to earn any comp selections in 2018. Other clubs, like the Giants and Ravens, could conceivably work out a trade with the Patriots after New England signs Blount, as Nick Korte of Over the Cap speculates.
If Blount doesn’t sign by July 22, the Patriots will own exclusive negotiating rights through Week 10 of the regular season. If Blount doesn’t sign his tender (or agree to another deal) with New England before then, he’ll be forced to sit out the entire 2017 campaign.
Seems like the Pats want him back
Than why didn’t they offer him a contract???
Because they Want a pick for losing him
They are that smart huh. Didn’t offer a contract, knew no one else would give one and then tendered him. I think you give them a little too much credit.
Yankees_fan74 actually they did offer him a contract! He thought he could get more money on open market so he waited!
Link???
They did offer him a deal it wasn’t to his liking and i believe it was only a 1 year pact
Link?
From April 16 – They offered a contract and he never signed..
link to profootballrumors.com
Thanks for clarifying that for him!
I was wondering does anyone know what the offer was that New England Patriots gave to Blount. I have no idea. I mean I hear people say it wasn’t to his liking but I don’t know what it was. Someone out there have any idea what the offer was or is.
Prolly not very much money considering his 30 and only had 2.9 yards per carry. I get that his numbers were good but as a Pats fan it’s miserable watching him most of the time so I wouldn’t give him that much either. Not to mention James White and Dion Lewis are better options I believe
link to patspulpit.com
Love LG. Hope he stays a Pat. He’s durable and can make a lot of big plays. Who knows what the injury factor will be? Lewis and Burkhead have both missed a lit of time.
Have to agree with this. Not a Pats guy myself, but having seen plenty of footage of him, he’s a grinder and a pounder who seems to come up with plays at the right time. Durable is a good word, not just for the lack of injury, but for always being there at the right time.
Any idea if he’s an in house/locker room problem kind of guy? Or is he just asking for a ton of money. I’m surprised no one took a shake at him yet.
He’s slow and 30 that’s probably why. Plus he got hit with a suspension for weed a couple years ago with the Steelers
The Lions need to figure out a way to get Blount in the backfield. I keep hearing Dewayne Washington and Zach Zenner have been really focused this off-season. I’m not sold, I will take the slow and bruising back. I think the checkered past is hindering him coming to Detroit. Mrs Ford has to sign off.