Christian Gonzalez Rebukes Patriots' Record CB Offer as Week 1 Nears in 2 Weeks

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 25

Christian Gonzalez said contract talks are "frustrating" and indicated New England's latest proposal still misses terms he wants, even with the season opener in Seattle just over two weeks away.
Eliot Wolf said the Patriots are "positive" progress is being made and described the offer as one that would make Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, but team officials declined to detail guarantees.
Gonzalez has practiced for most of camp, yet he missed joint practices, the first two preseason games and several sessions; Mike Vrabel cited an undisclosed injury, and Gonzalez sidestepped whether that fully explained the absence.
New England still controls Gonzalez for 2 seasons through his current deal and a team option for next year, giving the club leverage as negotiations continue.