Kraft’s Move vs. Gonzalez’s Wait | NFL News

0:00On September 6th, so, word dropped that Robert Kraft, the big cheese for the patriots, sent out a notice about extending Roger Gidell's gig as Commissioner. Right after that, Bill Simmons hopped on social media to call Kraft out, basically saying he can handle league business but can't seem to lock down a Deal for his own star player, Christian Gonzalez. Simmons pointed out the irony of announcing a commissioner's extension, while Gonzalez, a top young cornerback, is still waiting for his payday Gonzalez is looking like a future legend at cornerback, but his current contract doesn't reflect that. The patriots picked up his fifth year option, so he's on the books for two more seasons, but the chatter is he severely underpaid. Kraft mentioned before that they offered him a deal to be the highest pay corner, but that was before other players signed bigger contracts, and some. Reports suggest the language in those deals wasn't ideal for the player. Gonzalez himself has expressed frustration, saying he's got things he needs to do. This whole situation has fans worried that Kraft might be getting a little too tight with the money, especially when you look at how the patriots used. To operate, for years under Bill Bellichek, they were known for avoiding massive contracts, even letting big names walk. While that sometimes help build deeper rosters, some folks think Kraft hasn't quite let go of that old school approach. Even recent NFLPA reports criticize the teen's facilities, like the weight room and travel can be a little bit more than they want.

1:27Despite the concerns and the criticism, there's still a strong feeling that a deal will eventually get done for Gonzalez. Some insiders are saying there's been positive movement behind the scenes, and others believe it's just a matter of time before he signs a record breaking contract. The thinking is that the league is player driven, and the patriots aren't going to let a talent like Gonzalez slip away, especially when they're. He's the highest paid cornerback ever. Even head coach Mike Ravel is navigating this tricky situation, trying to balance player relations with contract talks. He's made it clear to Gonzalez that the team values him, but he stays out of the direct negotiations. His focus and the teams is on preparing for their upcoming game. For now, everyone's just hoping for a resolution that allows the team to focus on the season ahead, with or without a new deal in place before. Kickoff, that's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.