Cornerback decided to sign one-year deal a year ago Aaron Wilson
When veteran cornerback Leigh Bodden became an unrestricted free agent last year after being cut by the Detroi Lions, he opted for a one-year deal for the veteran minimum with the New England Patriots.
It was something of a surprise. Why not get more long-term security when he had the opportunity to do so?
Bodden explained his decision to the Boston Globe. Bottom line: He wanted to gamble on himself and prove his worth rather than take the easy way out.
And Bodden accomplished his goal by intercepting five passes, recording 55 tackles and 18 pass deflections.
And it paid dividends after he turned down an offer from the Houston Texans during a free agent visit to return to New England with a four-year, $22.5 million contract.
“I’ve been taking a gamble on myself for a long time now, and I just believe in myself, no matter who believes in me,’’ Bodden said. "Everybody talked about, ‘What if you get hurt?’ I don’t worry about that. I just try to go out there and perform the way I perform and let everything else play out.’’ ..
“It feels good that the team wanted me and felt like I was part of the team, and that’s pretty much what I strive for. It’s not about the money, but the commitment of the team wanting me to be here. So that was really good to see that the Patriots stepped up and wanted me to be here.’’
Bodden is a good example of what a player can do when they believe in themselves and have the game to back up a bold move.
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Jul 11, 2010
04:35 PM
This reminds me of when Orlando Pace went out and got the Texans to court him a few years ago. He got the contract and just needed to sign it and then turned around to the Rams and said, "See I can get better money. Don't you still want me?", and the Rams gave in. It's all business baby.
Shame since the Texans can't get in the playoffs players keep leaving them at the altar.