Rate the trade for Derrick Burgess from 1 (bad) to 10 (best) - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-07-2009, 12:07 PM

If you had to rate this transaction for Burgess would you give it a 1 for the worst rating or a 10 for top notch deal or somewhere in between?

Keep in mind that the trades and their value must be kept in mind,He didn't come free but your rating would have to do with what price did the Pats pay - too much?,somewhere in between? or just right?

***Rob0729*** · 08-07-2009, 12:11 PM

I voted 7. Burgess probably wouldn't have been my first choice of all the options the Pats had this offseason (Peppers, Taylor, a draft pick), but he does help to fill the biggest hole on this team.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-07-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

I voted 7. Burgess probably wouldn't have been my first choice of all the options the Pats had this offseason (Peppers, Taylor, a draft pick), but he does help to fill the biggest hole on this team.

I give it an 8 - Peppers or even Wilhelm would have been great but we all know it would have cost the team dearly down the line with cap suicide but this Burgess guy should be worth an 8 rating

VJCPatriot · 08-07-2009, 12:19 PM

I gave it an 8. Solid trade that fills a need. We only gave up a 3rd and 5th. The defense is pretty much set for 09.

***Rob0729*** · 08-07-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

I give it an 8 - Peppers or even Wilhelm would have been great but we all know it would have cost the team dearly down the line with cap suicide but this Burgess guy should be worth an 8 rating

I was debating between a seven or eight. I guess I didn't want to be considered a homer since I have been talking up this trade and picked seven. I think this trade has the potential of being a 9 or a 10 by the end of the season. Granted it could be a 5 or a 6 too.

Holy Diver · 08-07-2009, 12:21 PM

7...the jury is out.

BUt he fills a HUGE need. I love the trade.

Raider fans out here in Cali, like the picks they got, but hate losing Burgess.

Mack Herron · 08-07-2009, 12:31 PM

This is a bit like rating the draft on the next day.

***HEY BRO! WHAT UP?*** · 08-07-2009, 12:33 PM

It's too early to tell. If he plays like he did in '05-'06 or even '07, it's a great trade. If he turns out to be a dud, then it's a terrible trade.

TheGodInAGreyHoodie · 08-07-2009, 12:36 PM

My motto is IBBIT!

condon84 · 08-07-2009, 12:49 PM

I gave it an 8. Pass rush help was our biggest need and we were able to get a player in his prime who led the league in sacks just two years ago without giving up a second or first round pick.