Rob0729

From his latest column:

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The trade rumors about Oakland Raiders defensive end Derrick Burgess are real. So real, in fact, the Raiders asked the Patriots for their second-round pick this year, Sebastian Vollmer, and back-up quarterback Kevin O’Connell in exchange for Burgess. The Pats turned down that trade proposal, just as the Raiders have turned down a few of the Patriots’. New England remains interested in Burgess, but the prevailing thought in the NFL is that the Raiders will not trade him – they’re just making it seem that they’re making the effort. Burgess has made it clear to anyone who listens that he wants out.

The National Football Post | Sunday At The Post

Based on this, sounds like this trade will not happen. Burgess might force the issue though especially if feels that the Raiders are just jerking him around and going through the motions to look like they are trading him with no intention to do so.

tatepatsfan

If the Raiders are asking for two players that are expected to make our 53-man roster, it seems clear to me they aren't realistically seeking to trade Burgess. They'd be lucky to get one 2nd round pick, and I think a 3rd + a 5th or 6th is a lot more likely.

stevedogc

Beat me to it. I was just about to post that myself. I agree that Burgess will not be coming here. If that is the Raiders starting point, I cant see them coming down enough to please the Pats. I wouldnt give up a 2nd rounder alone for Burgess, and they want 2 potential starters who are sign up, or will be, long term fopr cheap money. A third is the highest I would go for him. I wonder if the high price the Raiders are asking for Burgess is a result from the history between the Pats and Raiders. I remember reading a story where Al Davis told Lamont Jordan he did not want him signing with the Pats when he was released. I bet the price would be less for another team.

ivanfears

i say lets give woods and crable a shot im not up for giving a 2nd or 3rd for a 1 year rent a player we already have enough potential free agents on the roster next year

Pats726

If that is indeed true a 2nd AND O'Connell and Vollmer.. they can wait and see Burgess rot...they are NOT serious at all..Al Davis demandinig that.. That creep can go down the tubes and see his franchise be worse than the Lions.. AT this point..I'd give up a 5th ONLY..F..Davis and the Raiders!!

mayoclinic

I totally agree. That's a ridiculous trade. I wouldn't give up either O'Connell or Vollmer, much less both of them, at this juncture.

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Lord_Reginald_III

has anyone actually seen him play lately (since SB39)? cant remember the last raiders game i caught

JoeSixPat

Although it was largely overlooked, Burgess' coach didn't make it sound like a trade was imminent as of a few days ago

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_12414977

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ctpatsfan77

A 2, Vollmer, and O'Connell?

Hell no. . . . although I wonder what JaMarcus Russell will think when he hears that Davis was trying to snag the Pats' backup QB. . . .

On the flip side, that'd be a heck of a way to derail two promising careers before they get started.

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Number 2

Those are my exact thoughts! Not to forget the also brought in Jeff Garcia in the off season.