Some pretty important Patriots have left this week for the money. Huge money. That shouldn’t come as a surprise, even if some of these same players have taken discounts in the past.
The Patriots have their way of doing business, and it’s primarily about not overspending. They rely on their reputation, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the rings and the idea of winning the next one.
The question we should be asking now, after watching Nate Solder, Danny Amendola, Dion Lewis and Malcolm Butler exit, is whether New England is still that destination? Do players still want to come here to chase a championship with the Patriots?