Time To Get Paid

There is never a good way to select the players for the Pro Bowl. Aqib Talib and Stephen Gotskowski got the nod as starters. Tom Brady, Logan Mankins and Matthew Slater also made the team.

A player's legacy is often defined by championships won and Pro Bowl selections. It also means money in many cases because they have incentives built into their contracts.

Talib will be a free agent after signing a one year contract and taking a chance on this season. He stands to make a lot of money next season whether it's with the Pats or some place else.

The team finally found their shut-down corner after being without one for so many years. Now, they need to determine whether they are willing to pay for one. This will be a very big decision for the team. They can also give Talib the franchise tag which will pay him big-time and effect the team's salary cap.