John Clayton: Pats Talking with Raiders About Derrick Burgess - New England Patriots Forums

QB12 · 05-16-2009, 04:10 PM

Clayton just reported on 'The Huddle' that the Patriots are in "the middle stages" in talks with the Raiders about trading for Derrick Burgess. Says talks have been ongoing for @3 weeks. Says "put it on your radar," Burgess as outside linebacker for the Pats.

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***HEY BRO! WHAT UP?*** · 05-16-2009, 04:13 PM

I'm up in the air with this one. When healthy, he's a really good player. If people have their doubts about Peppers fitting in, the same can be said about Burgess.

***BradyFTW!*** · 05-16-2009, 04:13 PM

I like this rumor- would love to see Burgess on the Pats.

***mgteich*** · 05-16-2009, 04:24 PM

This makes sense to me. As of now, Banta-Cain, Redd and Alexander (or Appleby) have roster spots. I am glad that Belichick is trying to do better, or at least trying to bring in someone to compete for roster spots at linebacker.

I'm glad that we are negotiating for Burgess. I hope that we are also talking to Napolean Harris or another ILB.

JoeSixPat · 05-16-2009, 04:34 PM

Well, Caserio pretty much came out and told everyone they were looking to trade for an LB during his recent Q&A session so it's a plausible rumor.

spacecrime · 05-16-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HEY BRO! WHAT UP?

If people have their doubts about Peppers fitting in, the same can be said about Burgess.

People don't think. THey had doubts about Taylor playing 3-4 OLB and he's done already under Saban.

I had concerns about paying Peppers $17 MIL, not about his abiity.

Don't know about Burgess. Don't really know much about him.

KDPPatsfan85 · 05-16-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spacecrime

People don't think. THey had doubts about Taylor playing 3-4 OLB and he's done already under Saban.

I had concerns about paying Peppers $17 MIL, not about his abiity.

Don't know about Burgess. Don't really know much about him.

His Career Stats:
Derrick Burgess

Sack totals career- 8 years- 47.0 Sacks

Highest sacks total for a season- 2005- 16 sacks

Hes proven as a DE but can he make the switch to OLB. BB knows something we dont so if we get him well BB will mold him!! This guy would be a short term solution because hes already 30.

***NEPatriot*** · 05-16-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KDPPatsfan85

His Career Stats:
Derrick Burgess

Sack totals career- 8 years- 47.0 Sacks

Highest sacks total for a season- 2005- 16 sacks

Hes proven as a DE but can he make the switch to OLB. BB knows something we dont so if we get him well BB will mold him!! This guy would be a short term solution because hes already 30.

i'm not sure why he only had 2.5 sacks last year. I hope that we don't give up too much for this guy. If we have a SB ring in this season, it's worth it.

***Calciumee*** · 05-16-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NEPatriot

i'm not sure why he only had 2.5 sacks last year. I hope that we don't give up too much for this guy. If we have a SB ring in this season, it's worth it.

Maybe because he is being double team, as do the Raiders have any other pass rushers??

And I think the last Raiders who came to us have done ok

Sean Pa Patriot · 05-16-2009, 05:04 PM

Well I would not get to excited about it, John Clayton is reporting it..