Are we being realistic with Free Agency expectations?

[MileHighGrowler]

It's going to get really dicey in a few years, hence the reason to strike now. I don't think Bates gets the deal he wants. He's either going to be tagged or let go.

Gronk is something that would be something fun, but I don't think anyone expects that unless he came in super cheap. That's a fun piece (I wouldn't even say he's "luxury" status any more) but not key to the team.

If this team stays hot the next couple of seasons, I wonder if any of the guys would start taking some team-friendly deals to keep the team hot. Everyone wanting max money creates a lot of challenges, but I guess it's also what keeps the league a little more interesting.