ivanvamp

It seems like the conventional wisdom now, after Brady's new contract is completed, is that Mallett will be dealt. Let's work with that assumption and ask where are some possible places he could end up, and what could the Pats reasonably hope for in return?

We have been thinking Mallett for a pick. But with the new cap space available, what if BB went in the opposite direction:

Mallett + a 2014 3rd rounder to Minnesota for Harvin

Minnesota needs a good passing QB in the worst way. Harvin is leaving the team one way or another, so they might as well get something for him on the way out. Mallett is a much better thrower of the football than Ponder is, though none of us really know if he can be a better NFL quarterback. The 3rd round pick is a nice little bonus for the Vikings.

I don't see Minnesota doing this if they were going to retain Harvin, but since it appears there's less than a 1% chance of that happening, they might figure that acquiring Mallett is kind of like getting Matt Barkley even though they aren't remotely in the draft position to pick him.

For the Patriots, the deal makes sense on a bunch of levels, even if they aren't sure about signing him to an extension. Harvin is essentially Tavon Austin with NFL experience and a more muscular frame. Elite speed, good hands, can come out of the backfield, line up in the slot, or outside, and is a dynamic kick returner.

That's one idea. What are some other possible spots where Mallett could be dealt?

Fencer

A "more competition" scenario makes more sense than a "new starter" one.

Buffalo?

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Possible landing spots:

Kansas City - Cassel put up a QB rating of 66.66, just barely worse than Sanchez
Arizona - Kolb was not the answer, and Skelton threw 9 interceptions to 2 TD's
NY Jets - an effective, inexpensive QB could really help the team, and remember that Bledsoe was traded within the division as well
Jacksonville - Chad Henne & Blaine Gabbert are the latest in a parade of unsuccessful QB's there
Oakland - always willing to give up draft picks for the next QB
Philadelphia - re-establish the beloved tradition of trading with Philly?
Tennessee - Jake Locker put up 2000 yards and 10 TD's to 11 INT's

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ewg_gestalt

I don't think Mallett is going anywhere unless the Patriots bring in a viable backup for Brady. If you see them bringing in veteran QB's or drafting someone late in the draft, then we can start figuring out where Mallett will end up.

UK_Pat37

Brady's deal means jack when it comes to Mallett.

Simple fact is; if there is...and it's highly unlikely..a team willing to give a mid to early round draft pick for Mallett (an unproven prospect), then we still wouldn't get rid of him unless we were 100% certain that we had a backup who can fill in. You seem to forget he was the SOLE backup last season...we have no one who would be able to do that right now so until then, Mallett sticks.

It's also worth noting that this doesn't necessarily mean Brady will actually be here until he is 40. That's an ideal scenario for sure but we offered Bledsoe an enormous contract before he got hurt and that never stopped us replacing him as the starter. Brady could suffer a potential career threatening injury at any point and you must be prepared for that.

Mallett is going nowhere. The notion a team would give a 3rd or higher (and HARVIN too for that matter) is insanity. Even more so than the ludicrous notion Hoyer was worth a 2nd.

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Nunchucks

what team is going to give a high pick for a guy that hasn't shown anything? I do not see Mallet as a better option than any starter in the league right now.

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ivanvamp

Cassel and Hoyer (both former Brady backups) will be available. And they already have Kafka. They can find a veteran backup without any difficulty.

ivanvamp

You might be right. But you might be completely wrong. If they picked Mallett to be Brady's replacement because they weren't sure how long they were going to retain Brady, then this deal signals that Brady will be with the team longer than they might want to keep Mallett around in a backup role. And if they can get something useful for him....then yes, Brady's deal might mean a whole lot of jack when it comes to Mallett.

Who has suggested that the Vikings will give a 3rd round pick and Harvin for Mallett?

I suggested that the Patriots give Mallet and a 3rd round pick to the Vikings in exchange for Harvin.

Please read a little more closely before attacking a post.

strngplyr

OP said Mallet and a 3rd for Harvin, not Mallet for Harvin and a 3rd.

But OP's idea is pretty ridiculous too IMO, somehow after never playing a meaningful snap he's worth a about a 2nd round draft pick? At least guys like Kolb, Cassel, and Flynn played in a game and showed something. Mallet is a project/prospect. Teams weren't willing to spend picks on him 2 years ago before we did and they probably won't want to now when he'd probably want some kind of starting money if theyre trading for him to be their starter.

ivanvamp

If Mallett was available in this year's draft, given his pedigree in college, don't you think a team would use a 3rd round pick on him? Especially given that it's a weak class for QBs?

Using a 3rd round pick to trade for him is no different than using a 3rd round pick to draft him.