He is good, but is not Champ Bailey, for a large part of his success was due to the excellent coverage schemes of the New England Patriots. Samuel gives the impression that the Patriots did not make him a respectable offer, but he was offered a long term contract of at least 6 million a year with hefty bonuses. What does he want? Does he expect to be the second highest player on team after Tom Brady? Does he deserve more that Seymour? I do not think so.
He is good, but once again I must reiterate the Patriots coverage schemes are very effective, whereas Champ Bailey can line up against ANY receiver in the league without help from the safeties. I mention Champ because I have heard fools say that because Samuel had the same number of picks it put him at the same tier, but that is not the case.
Perhaps he wants to make the big bucks that Bailey and Clements are making. Clements played on a Bills team that could not do anything on the defensive side of the ball, which can explain Clements’s lack of big numbers the last two season, but considering he was the only health star on defense proved his worth. I think the 49ers overpaid Clements – just a little – but he is an investment that will payoff, for he is playing on a new and improved 49ers defense (faster, stronger, and younger).
I thought the Jets might have been interested in him, until I discovered that they would have to give up 2 first rounders and then fill the greedy man’s pockets. He is just not worth it. Samuel will be smart to take the Patriots next offer, which I am sure will be a more than generous offer, for he will not get his asking price which seems to be in the 8 to10 million dollar a year range.
What's going on? No one seems to be tracking Asante Samuel's discontent with the New England Patriots. If Champ Bailey was disgruntled with the Broncos everyone and their mothers would be screaming at their team to make a move for him. Now I am not saying that he is Champ Bailey (no one place CB like Champ he is just the best in space and man), but the man had was dynamite last season. He was arguably a top five CB last season, for he lead the league in picks. Let us put this in perspective; Champ had 10 picks and made over 10 million last season, meanwhile Samuel had 10 picks and made lest that half a million. Once again I must say no one plays like Bailey, for he made his picks against not only the top receivers, but with Bailey he can guard anyone without help. However, Samuel has shown himself to be a clutch CB, for in back to back post seasons he had two picks.
Somebody has to close in on Samuel soon! I only hope it’s the Jets! Think about it, with the receiving squad that the Patriots might have next season (though I smell a bust) who would be better than the pro-bowl corner, for not only is he skilled, but he knows their schemes.
