The Patriots felt like he wasn't taking the coaching, like he was playing outside the defense too much, like he wasn't dependable - and just a little bit like he wasn't on board with where things were under head coach Jerod Mayo.
This is a crucial time for them to have guys on board, especially when they are guys that you've actually rewarded and paid. So a guy like that - he's not on board, you have a landing spot for him, you send him away.
If they don't re-sign him, they'll probably get a sixth as a comp pick. So, it washes out...I think it's a great trade for Kansas City.
It sounds like the Patriots probably could have got more for him last week, but it sounds like it didn't work out.
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