>but my thinking was more in the way of I'm glad we're beyond
>the point of jumping into bidding wars like this to make a
>splash. Don't get me wrong, Reeves is great... we just don't
>need to take on salary like that.
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Revis has had a lot of injury problems and he's on the tail end of his prime. Even though Revis is clearly better, that Nate Clements signing gives me pause. A lot of money/compensation should not be given to a free agent CB approaching 30, as a matter of practice. We have 11 draft picks. I'd be content with giving up Alex and a 2nd and 3rd rounder. Or Alex and a first. Don't wanna break the bank though or give up too much when we have enough leverage to draft a shut down corner.

We haven't won yet, but the "Patriot way" in terms of free agents is a good formula to follow. Some players who are tired of losing are willing to take less money to come and be part of a winner. I'm not saying Revis comes down THAT much, but I wouldn't discount it.