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Article: Threats or not, Pats control Samuel's fate.(Sports)
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- The Boston Herald
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- April 9, 2007
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Byline: John Tomase
Asante Samuel's tattoo reads, "Get Paid."
Considering the leverage the Patriots hold over him at the moment, they might as well be sporting one that says, "Get on the Field."
Samuel made headlines last week with extensive comments to the NFL Network detailing his displeasure at being franchised by the Pats, who have yet to offer what he considers a suitable longterm contract. Samuel stopped just short of demanding a trade, but implied time is running out.
"We have a difference of opinion in my value," Samuel said. "They think I'm worth one price and the other teams think I'm worth a lot more. If a long-term deal can't be done at fair ...