u/Shadow5ive

“What my understanding is, Christian Gonzalez does not want his contract to be obsolete within seven months. When the new league year comes, and the salary cap goes from $301M to $330M, the first corner who comes up under that new cap is going to sign for $34-$35M? So what Christian Gonzalez would like is not to be treated as if he’s at the table in 2026, but be treated as if he’s at the table in 2027. And he’d prefer for his contract to not be obsolete in 2028 either.”

Curran speculated this on Next Pat’s podcast as well. Thoughts?

Definitely concerning if this is what he wants. But, also makes me think they are close given how much he has practiced.

EDIT: I do want to note that this could just be Curran’s speculations, and not a true insight. I don’t believe the team and Gonzo are that far apart, based on all reporting and actions.

Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) “Pop Douglas just cooked Cooper DeJean in 1-on-1s 😭 Douglas won all three reps”

“Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is believed to prefer a contract that accounts for the rising salary cap and keeps him at the top of the market in future years, per @tomecurran.”