Would you do this trade? - New England Patriots Forums

stevedogc · 02-17-2010, 08:14 AM

Reiss mentioned it in a blog and in his maibag. Adalius Thomas for Deon Branch. I'd do it in a heartbeat. I'd even think about throwing in a late draft pick if needed, 6th or 7th.

Badluck · 02-17-2010, 08:20 AM

no
not with branch's contract
and the fact that he might be released

Badluck · 02-17-2010, 08:21 AM

im also one of the few who want to keep thomas and have him rush the passer more

stevedogc · 02-17-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Badluck

no
not with branch's contract
and the fact that he might be released

well rumor has it he wont. Seahawks are playing hard ball. And its not like AD contract is much better.

***MoLewisrocks*** · 02-17-2010, 08:24 AM

No. Trade Thomas if you can for a conditional pick just to unload the salary and attitude. Sign Meion to an incentivized prove it deal only if he's released. Use the saved $$$ to sign or extend someone you trust will have an impact.

***MoLewisrocks*** · 02-17-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stevedogc

well rumor has it he wont. Seahawks are playing hard ball. And its not like AD contract is much better.

That's just posturing. They won't let him risk injury on their nickle this offseason because they don't want to be stuck with him at almost $6M.

Badluck · 02-17-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by stevedogc

well rumor has it he wont. Seahawks are playing hard ball. And its not like AD contract is much better.

with no cap in place they could wait as long as they want until its time to pay him, which is the start of the season

he will be released i dont see anyone trading for him

***Tunescribe*** · 02-17-2010, 08:38 AM

With BB coordinating the defense, I'm not so sure Thomas can't be "rehabbed" into being a productive player for this team. If BB can somehow get him to drink the Kool-Aid, that could prove HUGE for both the defense and the locker room.

Branch's fragility makes me nervous. I wouldn't give up much for him.

Triumph · 02-17-2010, 08:45 AM

If Thomas is traded it should be to a team that wont re - deal him to the Jets. Its rumored that Al Davis hates the Jets.

I realize the Jets have restrictions in FA, but they also have Gholston to trade for Thomas.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 02-17-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Triumph

If Thomas is traded it should be to a team that wont re - deal him to the Jets. Its rumored that Al Davis hates the Jets.

I realize the Jets have restrictions in FA, but they also have Gholston to trade for Thomas.

Gholston for Thomas wouldn't work. Final Eight teams can't trade for a player that they can't sign as a UFA.

Besides, you can always put a clause in the trade agreement to that effect (for example, when Lord Favrequad was traded to the JEST, the agreement stipulated that if the JEST allowed Favre to end up on a team in the NFC North in 2008, they would have to give Green Bay three first-round draft picks as compensation).