So, by your own admission, you're admitting that they wanted him, but only a little. They didn't want him at his cap number so they obviously didn't want him too much.
I'll take Belichick's evaluation of the player before I take yours, thank you very much.
Do you understand what restructuring means?
I don't think so.
And I don't think you understand that the situation between Mankins and the organization ever restructuring his deal had become untenable because of how Mankins was treated in the past by Kraft when it came to this situation. Most restructuring requests are complied with because it is not asking the player to make less money in the end. Of course, you don't understand that.
But, Mankins told the Pats to screw off because of the way Kraft had treated him.
And I will take Tom Brady's opinion and the lack of pass protection the Pats have given him this year over Bill Belichick's opinion (which in reality was more about Kraft wanting Mankins out of town since Mankins told him to hit the bricks after he and his son wanted him to restructure).
So, go back to putting your Patriots pom poms and blinders on.
YR
