Hope the 2 sign for matching deals and we can call it a day. The new top line has been crushing it since they were formed. They're scoring, winning, playing lots of minutes and having fun at the same time. Not sure why either would want to leave right now.
I definitely believe Johnny when he says he wants to stay. Elliotte Friedman asked his agent Lewis Gross and even he acknowledged as much. I use to think Johnny would likely bolt to Philly when he became a free agent (Eric Francis), but after looking at Philly's cap situation next season. I'm starting to think that won't be the case.
Also, Johnny knows the guys on this team, they went to his wedding this past summer, he's mentioned before that they're a tight knit group. He's also married now and his wife probably knows the other player's wives at this point. So perhaps, going to a new team, in a new situation with a new coach and new players he doesn't know might not be ideal. I think if this organization puts the right dollar figure in front of him, I think he signs.
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