Earlier this week Asante Samuel came out and said that he was ticked off at the Pats and that he was planning on sitting out the first 10 games of the season. Well Michael David Smith at the Fanhouse (who kind of looks like Pierce with glasses) thinks that the Jets are the biggest reason behind his complaints. And well I completely agree with him, the Jets are more than likely talking to Asante, and I bet you there are boosting his ego and telling him he's the best defensive player in the league and that the Patriots aren't treating him right etc. And while I agree that there's no way the Jets would be willing to give up 2 first round picks for Asante, I'd be willing to bet that they are at a minimum setting the groundwork for when he becomes an unrestricted free agent at some time in the future.What do the Jets need more than anything on their team, well other than some arm strength, they need a shutdown corner. They picked up bums off the street last year and started them. See Hank Poteat, who was cut by the Pats and started in their playoff game. Meanwhile their big draft pick from 2 seasons ago, Justin Miller has primarily turned into both a woman beater and a kick returner. They want Asante, and they are letting him know how much he would be valued by their franchise.
And coincidentally it makes Asante feel as if the Pats don't give a crap about him, are low balling him and pushes him to not wanting to show up til week 10 when he is forced to. Ah the Mangenious at work.
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