Trouble in paradise

Patriots left guard Logan Mankins contract issues went from bad to worse. The two time pro bowler is demanding a trade. The two sides can't meet on a figure they agree upon. New England has set a precedent on negotiating contracts. The normally stingy Patriots are offering up 7 million dollars a year. This would put him top 5 of all the guards in the NFL. So the 28 year old Mankins is demanding a trade. Apparently he thinks he should be paid as the top guard. At what point do you set your ego aside and take a great contract. When the Pats try to give you a big contract, it shows they value your game. They usually low ball their players. I guess a trade is in order. I like Mankins, he is a very good player. But a guard is going to cause a stink because he's being offered a top 5 contract at a position? Get real buddy. It will be a tough loss for the line. But a survivable one. If they trade him a valuable piece can be retained from another team. Either through draft picks or a solid position player. So it's not a total loss. Sorry Logan, i don't think there will be a lot of out cry for you. especially with 7 million being laughed at. I hope Ted Larsen is knee deep in his playbook. The rookie out of N.C. State will have to transition from center to guard a little quicker than they had hoped.