This is not an update on Burgess...do not read - New England Patriots Forums

***DarrylS*** · 05-20-2009, 11:16 AM

Always good to pimp one of our own, learned by now not to get hopes up on what we think we need... but there are draft picks named.. so may mean something.

It Is What It Is Patriots looking to deal for Oakland’s Burgess

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WEEI.com has confirmed a report the Patriots are interested in acquiring Oakland’s Derrick Burgess. The deal would send Burgess to New England in exchange for a second- or third-round pick in 2010

It’s believed that Burgess, who is listed as a 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive end, could move to outside linebacker in New England’s 3-4 defense. He has been hobbled by injury the last couple of years, but could still bring an instant jolt to the Patriots’ pass rush.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 05-20-2009, 11:21 AM

Update on Jason Taylor...

Q&A with Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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(On how hard the New England Patriots came after him) - "I know Mr. Kraft made a comment and we talked. There was talking. I'll leave it at that. I am obviously flattered by the interest that the Patriots and all the other teams that had interest in me and they're belief that I could still play because a lot of people that said a lot of things. I appreciated that overture and the respect that those guys paid. I obviously wish them the best except for twice a year."

BionicPatriot · 05-20-2009, 11:29 AM

Thanks for 2 days ago update. How about when posting an update, you actually, ya know, post an update?

***BelichickFan*** · 05-20-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BionicPatriot

Thanks for 2 days ago update. How about when posting an update, you actually, ya know, post an update?

Yeah, Chris posted that two days ago. Where's the update here ???

(asking Darryl, not Chris)

PatsChamp88 · 05-20-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BionicPatriot

Thanks for 2 days ago update. How about when posting an update, you actually, ya know, post an update?

The only update I have on Burgess is that NE has been talking to Jokeland since draft day about possibly acquiring him for the right price.

Pats726 · 05-20-2009, 11:33 AM

Did you know that the Pats drafted 12 players?? Isn't that news??

BionicPatriot · 05-20-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

Yeah, Chris posted that two days ago. Where's the update here ???

(asking Darryl, not Chris)

Not trying to be a dick, but that was a misleading title.

Liverpool_Patriot · 05-20-2009, 11:39 AM

I really hope this trade happens, hopefully a 3rd but I wouldn't mind throwing in a 6th rounder aswell to sweeten the deal. It is important we get pressure on opposing QBs to help out our secondary, especially since we don't have much experience at CB. If Adalius can stay healthy I believe he will get double-digit sacks but I'm not very confident about the other OLB spot. Hopefully, Crable will develop into a good pass rusher but I don't see him being ready to step in this year since he missed all of last year's action.

***Rob0729*** · 05-20-2009, 11:41 AM

And let's not forget this news that just came through the wire too:

"Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead"

KDPPatsfan85 · 05-20-2009, 11:42 AM

I have an update!!!

Raiders' Burgess seen as possible fit with Patriots - The Boston Globe

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Millard, who coached Burgess the past four seasons in Oakland, said the Raiders had a package under former defensive coordinator (and one-time Patriots linebackers coach) Rob Ryan that used Burgess as a 3-4 outside linebacker.

"I think he could make the transformation to outside linebacker because he did that in our 3-4 package," said Millard. "We called it 'Joker.' We used it a lot, especially in the red zone. I really believe he can do it."

Unlike Peppers, Burgess has experience playing in the 3-4