Report: Patriots Working on Contract for Light, Hope to Complete Today

by Greg Knopping on Jul 28, 2011 11:08 AM EDT in New England Patriots Rumors

According to Greg A. Bedard of the Boston Globe, the Patriots are reportedly in contract negotiations with free agent left tackle Matt Light, and hope to have a deal completed for the veteran tackle later today.

Re-signing Light would certainly be a good move by the Patriots, especially if the deal if the deal is at a reasonable price/length. Personally, I think a contract around two years and $12 million would be ideal for Light. It would give Light the financial security he wants while at the same time being short enough in length that the transition to left tackle of the future would be that much easier for first round pick Nate Solder.

In addition, re-signing Light may not be as much of a financial burden for the Patriots as you think. Back in February, it was widely reported that the Patriots planned on releasing tackle Nick Kaczur. If Light were to leave, there would be reason to believe that Kaczur would provide value to the Patriots even with his expensive contract ($3.4 million in 2011). But if the Patriots were to re-sign light, there would no need to hold on to Kaczur as releasing him would save the team $3.1 million.

Of course, stay tuned for more on the Light story, and if the Patriots can actually get the deal done at some point today.

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maybe Light could play RT this year...

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 28, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

Vollmer?

by Greg Knopping on Jul 28, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions

LT.

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 28, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions

No hes a terrible rt

thats why Vollmer hasn’t been moved to the left.

by Crizzle12 on Jul 28, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I like this

Good to see bb getting out the wallet.

"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

by Mainiac on Jul 28, 2011 11:26 AM EDT reply actions

That's a derp picture right there.

I’m assuming he doesn’t return without passing up bigger money elsewhere. If he does come back, great! Solder doesn’t need to start until he’s the best LT in the league ( I’m thinking week 5 at the latest). If not, we just keep a TE in on every play for a while.

"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West

by ISN on Jul 28, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

I like Light. I really feel that he is a true LT still worthy as a starter. He, to, might benefit from a TE chip or occasional assistance. But, I truly feel he is a player, and he is well worth keeping as the starting LT. I prefer that Solder is eased into his role allowing Light to get rest during games in some type of rotation.

by OneOpinion on Jul 28, 2011 11:46 AM EDT reply actions

Haynesworth and Light

If Haynesworth is in shape and Light healthy it makes the Pat draft look very logical. Project QB, 2 RB’s. LT and DB with top 2 choices and a potential OL star with medical problems.

by WRMaurer on Jul 28, 2011 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

i think he is close to being healthy too... marcus cannon i believe.

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 28, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Last report?

I heard his weight stayed up quite well, down about 10 lbs to 338, that he was lifting 315 8 times after the chemo ended 3 weeks ago. His tumor shrunk but did not disappear; have seen nothing since. Also there is no way to tell if these reports are accurate. He is described as a very motivated extremely likable person. Any more recent info?

by WRMaurer on Jul 28, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember the report before the draft was that cannon has about a 90% chance of full recovery

which is nice.

by Jack'sAxe on Jul 28, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

If all of these things actually pan out

The front office deserves some serious props. Getting Mankins in, re-signing Light and trading for Haynesworth are all huge for the team, potentially.

Deep in enemy territory

by JeffyB on Jul 28, 2011 12:38 PM EDT reply actions