mmasterkillah

I just spoke to Detroit Lions CB Phil Buchanon who told me that the Lions placed him on the trade block. He said he would take considerably less money to come and play for the Patriots and that all he wants to do is play for a winner and make big plays for that team. He is a great person with amazing physical attributes, and he did well in the Tampa 2 scheme despite having a history of playing well in man schemes. He certainly showed he hasn't lost a step when he caught AD from behind and forced a fumble when they played this season. What do you guys think of P-Buc in a Pats jersey?

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VJCPatriot

I don't think he's as good as Bodden. Is he better than Wilhite at least? It also would depend on how much the Lions wanted in return. Could he be had for a mid round pick?

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mmasterkillah

He was a very good #2 for Tampa in 07 and 08. He would likely be our fastest DB and he is also a valuable punt returner. In 76 games started he has 18 picks and 43 passes defensed. Seems to me like he could be a diamond in the rough as he has a unique skill set as a ballhawk and a playmaker.

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BillBelichickFan79

He might be worth a look for a mid-round pick. I've always liked Buchanon for no reason at all hahaha.

I've said this in a few other threads, but this seems like the best place to discuss it:

How about a Maroney for Cromartie trade with SD? He's supposedly on the block and SD needs a RB with LT likely to be cut. LoMo shredded them in the 07-08 playoffs.

Both are considered to be underachieving for their respective teams and could benefit from a change of scenery. Both in the last year of their rookie deals. I like Maroney, but if we could get Cromartie for him I'd pull the trigger. He's big at 6'2 and still silky smooth in coverage. Great speed and great ball skills. I think working with BB would have him close to his 07 form. It's easier to find a RB of Maroney's level than it is to find a CB with Cromartie's talent IMO. Low-risk move as well seeing that Cromartie only has one year left. If he's good you can extend him. If he performs below standards, let him walk.

VJCPatriot

Are you kidding me? As long as Cromartie's knees aren't shot, a Maroney for Cromartie swap would be a total robbing of the Chargers! I would really like that trade if his health checks out. *knocks on wood*

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ricogatenby99

Dunta Robinson is who I want

spacecrime

Interesting thought. It seems one-sided in our favor, but not everyone is as weirdly down on Maroney as Pats media and fans. I could see the Chargers point if Cromartie has been exasperatinly underachieving for them, and if they remember LoMo in the playoffs. That would be a nice trade for both sides.

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AJD

Are you serious? Texans fans openly mock him, he has never recovered from his knee injury and he is actively playing up to the idea of having a long term Texan contract because he knows the free agency market wont be kind to him anymore, definitely not what we need.

pabst37

I want him too, but I don't think he's going to be in our price range and I think the Texans will probably franchise him again - or they might actually be able to put an RFA tender on him and I wouldnt want to give up a 1st for him and pay him as well - I'd rather they sign Dameco Ryans if they are going to give up draft picks to sign someone and that doesn't mean I'm saying they should sign Ryans.

KontradictioN

Didn't Cromartie suffer some BAD hip injury or something back in 2008 that's still lingering to this day and that they said would linger throughout his career?

And yes on Buchanon, if it can be done.

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