profootballtalk.com reporting that
PATS INK PIOLI TO EXTENSION
A league source advises us that Patriots have signed V.P. of player personnel Scott Pioli to an extension.
At this point, there are no details as to the terms of the deal. His prior contract was scheduled to expire in April 2006.
Thought to be a candidate for the G.M. job in Cleveland last December, Pioli removed his name from consideration and said he planned to fulfill his contract with the Patriots. He later turned down a $3 million per year offer from the Seahawks to remain in New England.
Since he likely will be one of the hottest commodities again in 2006, our guess is that Pioli had been paid fairly and handsomely for his efforts and his loyalty.
Still, our guess is that Pioli negotiated specific language permitting him to explore opportunities to take the reins of a football operation elsewhere, since he lacks the coveted "final say" authority in New England. Recently, there wee published reports indicating that Pats owner Bob Kraft has attempted to finagle a rule that would essentially permit him to tie Pioli to his position with the Patriots even though he does not have the last word on the roster.
A league source advises us that Patriots have signed V.P. of player personnel Scott Pioli to an extension.
At this point, there are no details as to the terms of the deal. His prior contract was scheduled to expire in April 2006.
Thought to be a candidate for the G.M. job in Cleveland last December, Pioli removed his name from consideration and said he planned to fulfill his contract with the Patriots. He later turned down a $3 million per year offer from the Seahawks to remain in New England.
Since he likely will be one of the hottest commodities again in 2006, our guess is that Pioli had been paid fairly and handsomely for his efforts and his loyalty.
Still, our guess is that Pioli negotiated specific language permitting him to explore opportunities to take the reins of a football operation elsewhere, since he lacks the coveted "final say" authority in New England. Recently, there wee published reports indicating that Pats owner Bob Kraft has attempted to finagle a rule that would essentially permit him to tie Pioli to his position with the Patriots even though he does not have the last word on the roster.
