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billdog3484 · 03-03-2009, 11:43 AM

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PatsChamp88 · 03-03-2009, 11:51 AM

FYI

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Free agent Shawn Springs never did make his flight to New England and is expected to visit the Patriots today.
He also has a visit with New Orleans lined up for tonight. The Pats appeal to veterans like Springs and it'd be no surprise if they sign him immediately.

Cool I wasn't sure why we didn't hear anything more this is why

WhiZa · 03-03-2009, 12:33 PM

Could be signed by tonight! Not that I'm getting my hopes up

DNR · 03-03-2009, 12:48 PM

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Could be signed by tonight! Not that I'm getting my hopes up

I'm hoping Springs and Bodden are announced at the same press conference... right after Peppers

KDPPatsfan85 · 03-03-2009, 01:15 PM

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I'm hoping Springs and Bodden are announced at the same press conference... right after Peppers

If that happened i would be so happy, but not likely! I can see Springs and Bodden coming in but i cant see Peppers just because of how much he will want and what Carolina will want for him!!

billdog3484 · 03-03-2009, 01:17 PM

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If that happened i would be so happy, but not likely! I can see Springs and Bodden coming in but i cant see Peppers just because of how much he will want and what Carolina will want for him!!

yah i agree. peppers is going to cost so much money plus draft choices. i dont think he is a viable option at this point. and based on what i have observed, i highly doubt he is willing to come at a discount. some are suggesting he would require haynesworth type money. how could a team give a guy that much money to play a position he has never played

PatsSox363804 · 03-03-2009, 01:17 PM

If Belichick wants him they better not let him leave. Word around here is that Williams wants him in NO and they are prepared to overpay.

DefenseRules · 03-03-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DNR

I'm hoping Springs and Bodden are announced at the same press conference... right after Peppers

I like the way you think my friend.

***NEGoldenAge*** · 03-03-2009, 02:26 PM

Why does almost everyone assume that Peppers, who will be a conversion project, would demand that much money? If he truly wants to convert to an OLB, his best bet would be to either sign a bargain 1 year deal, or a contract that is very much incentive based. Until we know more, people really shouldn't just assume that Peppers will require that much $$$ to sign.

Also, Carolina has their hands tied until they get rid of Peppers. The longer it takes, the less compensation they will get for him. I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually have to cut him.