they will get paid... on other teams. I would prefer if the coach simply earns respect, rather than demanding it. This "changing to a high-character" team sounds great on paper. People want to believe thats what they have in NE. But NE has players asking for more money...and.. the coaches simply trading away top names away without them knowing (to the Raiders of all teams). They have NTs going public with how disrespectful they think it would be to get the franchise tag. They have coaches that got caught cheating.
Every team has their drama. Pittsburgh who is considered to be a top franchise in the NFL... has a 2-time Super Bowl winning QB in trouble again.
(the previous comment was not directed at any particular individual and was not intended to slander,disrespect or offend any reader of said statement)