Devon Witherspoon, our lockdown corner and absolute playmaker, is apparently further along in his contract extension negotiations than New England’s Christian Gonzalez. That’s the word from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and honestly, it’s a huge sigh of relief for anyone bleeding green and blue in the Emerald City right now. While Gonzalez is entering his fourth year and seeking a long-term deal, it sounds like our guy’s negotiations are further along.
The Patriots’ Cornerback Conundrum
Down in Foxboro, Christian Gonzalez was present at the Patriots’ facility on Friday, battling through ongoing contract talks. His coach, Mike Vrabel, said he expects the All-Pro to fully participate when training camp officially kicks off on Saturday. This comes after Gonzalez was a limited participant during all three mandatory minicamp practices back in June, often sitting out team drills. Vrabel is pretty clear on what he expects moving forward: “We’re getting ready to prepare to win,” he said, emphasizing that players have to “earn a role” and “build a team” during camp. New England picked up Gonzalez’s fifth-year option back in April, but the 24-year-old is definitely pushing for that big, long-term deal. Vrabel summed it up, saying, “Those contract negotiations are ongoing between the club and his agents. I’m excited about having Christian back here with us and the impact that he can make on our football team.”
Why the ‘Spoon Update Hits Different for Seattle Fans
Now, this is where it gets interesting for us. Rapoport was on Tuesday’s program, saying that Witherspoon’s negotiations seem to be ahead of Gonzalez’s. And get this: Rapoport even hinted that he wouldn’t be surprised if Gonzalez’s new deal only materializes *after* a potential Witherspoon resolution right here in Seattle. Vrabel tried to play it cool, saying, “I don’t think they have anything to do with one another. We’re not negotiating with the Seahawks.” But you can bet every team watches what others do, especially with guys from the same draft class like these two star corners. Knowing our ‘Spoon is potentially closer to locking down his future, securing that defense for Mike Macdonald, just feels right. It’s a testament to the work John Schneider and the front office are doing.
Training camp for the Patriots starts Saturday at 10 a.m. E.T., and it’s open to the public. For us, we’ll be watching closely to see if Rapoport’s prediction holds true about a Witherspoon resolution paving the way for Gonzalez. One thing’s for sure: getting Witherspoon locked up long-term would be a massive win for the Seahawks, and it sounds like we might be closer than anyone thought! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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