Why the Patriots won't go after Nnamdi Asomugha
Just a few years ago, Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha hit the free-agency-market frenzy and caused madness. The top free agent of that offseason, Nnamdi caused headaches for head coaches everywhere, worried that he may end up on a division rival's squad. Patriots fans everywhere felt their hearts drop when there were reports that the star DB was planning on joining Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets. He eventually opted to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles and their 'dream team'.
How times have changed... Here we are only a couple years later and Nnamdi will reportedly be cut by the Eagles because he refuses to take a pay cut. The past two seasons have been a disaster for the former four-time All-Pro. Best way to put it, he was torched. Whereas in Oakland, quarterbacks never even looked to throw the ball his way, in Philly he was picked on.
How times have changed... Here we are only a couple years later and Nnamdi will reportedly be cut by the Eagles because he refuses to take a pay cut. The past two seasons have been a disaster for the former four-time All-Pro. Best way to put it, he was torched. Whereas in Oakland, quarterbacks never even looked to throw the ball his way, in Philly he was picked on.
To sum up, Nnamdi was nowhere near worth the five-year, $60 million contract that he was signed for. The team had enough and tried to get the former All-Pro to restructure his contract, as he would be owed $15.5 million for this upcoming season. Nnamdi refused and will now likely be cut.
Anyways, like when any other big name in the NFL that has suddenly become available, the super-fan inside me kicks in and wonders, would the Patriots ever try to acquire him? But this case is different. Nnamdi simply hasn't performed, yet he still believes that another team will pay him big bucks. He refused the restructured contract with the Eagles because he still believes he can make more money.
So, unless the stars align and Nnamdi is either dying to play for the Patriots with a substantially lowered salary, or the team suddenly decides to dish out the extra money, this WILL NOT happen. Would I like to see Nnamdi with the Patriots? Yes. Would I be happy if the Patriots paid him big bucks? Absolutely not. Like I said, the super-fan deep down would love this, but when reality sets in, this simply won't happen.
Anthony Aidonidis
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