McKenzie & contract

I'm glad to hear this for McKenzie's sake. I guess it makes sense that rookies wouldn't attend minicamps like this without a guarantee of some kind, though. Hopefully we'll get to see what McKenzie can do in 2010.

That is great news to hear. I never even knew the NFL had tender agreements for situations such as this. Best of luck to Tyrone and can't wait to see him back on the field on '10.

Well that's great news for McKenzie - considering the situation he's in, that is. At least he has something to keep him and his family financially secure in the near term. Thanks for the update Mike.

Bell hop it is.

Let's get serious here. This is a fortunate break for McKenzie. He gets a signing bonus and a years salary and benefits without playing a down. He may not even sign the dreaded split contract (different pay for active roster versus IR) which the Pats encourage non-stars to sign. Not sure if he gets credit for one year of service if he's on IR all year. His case in similar to Bo Ruud from last year. He's getting paid to sit. Hopefully he will get better and return next year and earn his money. In Ruud's case he was cut and is now a FA.

Realistically, third round linebackers are of little use in year 1. This will save a roster spot. That's a cold-hearted assessment of the situation, but that's how it is from a team perspective. The kid will be back.

I'm quite happy that McKenzie is getting paid. He earned it and he needs it.

Anyone who is trying to say this is a good deal for a rookie player that got hurt is out of their mind. Bottom Line: he is a rookie trying to make the team, get to the next level and make a career out of this. Its not a positive way to start but I'm glad for him that he'll be compensated as he was one of the drafts best stories.

With that said, Mike, in good faith, if Andre Caldwell is a comparable player to his brother don't you think McKenzie would be looking at a considerably more lucrative deal than that? :) Kidding.

Sorry R Edwards, but there is nothing fortunate about this for anyone involved. I'm sure Tyrone is really sitting at home right now thinking he really caught a break with that ACLinjury. Please, think before you "get seriuos here."

I think McKenzie would have gotten playing time with the Patriots' depth there. It's not like Junior is coming back or Bruschi is getting younger. I think that Crable would have had time last year if he wasn't injured... he was probably a better option than Junior or Colvin after they've been out of work for awhile.

Personally speaking, I just said it was a good deal "considering the situation". Of course, he'd want to be out there playing, but given the road he's had in life, to date, at least there is some redemption in the latest bad break he's caught.

Cheers,

David

"R Edwards".....yea, huh? I get it.

i can't believe we are talking about money. they will take care of him , i hope for a speedy recovery and hope it doesn't effect him to much for next season and beyound. good luck and get well soon.

what an easy life.

How does it count against the cap?

Anne: It counts against the cap the same way that any other rookie's does. In other words: the Pats don't get any salary cap relief by this move.

R. Edwards: No, he doesn't get credit for a season played, and would earn the rookie salary next year (same as if he were on the PS all season).