Gonzalez Keeps Contract Talks Private

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez prefers to keep his contract negotiations private despite Patriots owner Robert Kraft publicly stating the team has offered a contract that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and the highest-paid Patriots player ever.

"A ton of respect for Mr. Kraft and what he's done with this franchise," Gonzalez said. "It's just something we don't want to handle in the media. I keep that with the team and my team and go on about that." The young cornerback explained he's not holding out because he wants to be on the field with his teammates, saying "These are my guys. It's hard to sit and just watch." chickenroadslot.lat