The Pats aren't known for being big spenders in FA. They usually avoid the big names. Biggest name I can think of is Adailus Thomas a few years back, and that bit them in the ***.
I think the players know that the pats days are all down hill from here. There dynasty is crumbling and players are always looking for the next team on the rise. Good players only join falling teams for the $$$$$$$$$.
According to Chicago media Peppers signing with the Bears is just about a done deal. .."A press conference announcing the signings of Peppers, Chester Taylor and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna is expected to be held at Halas Hall later this afternoon."... http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2010/03/sources_peppers_taylor_signing.html
Yep, ESPN is confirming it too: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4969071 Thank god, I was not looking forward to seeing Peppers 2x a year
Remember when everyone used to worry that all the great free agents were automatically going to New England??? Not any more....the Pats are old and tired.
