Interesting Keyshawn Comment from Peter King - New England Patriots Forums

***BelichickFan*** · 03-20-2006, 10:08 AM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...20/mmqb/3.html

"4. I think Keyshawn Johnson will either play in New England for $2.5 million plus some incentives or he'll work for FOX next fall."

Brownfan80 · 03-20-2006, 10:15 AM

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"4. I think Keyshawn Johnson will either play in New England for $2.5 million plus some incentives or he'll work for FOX next fall."

I'm not sure why it's a given that he has no other options besides us.. Or perhaps that's just an indication of his self-set market value and what teams are actually willing to spend on him. If that's the case, he can say hello to Fox, realistically.

SeanBruschi54 · 03-20-2006, 10:16 AM

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"4. I think Keyshawn Johnson will either play in New England for $2.5 million plus some incentives or he'll work for FOX next fall."

I also find it interesting that he is so sure Vrabel and Colvin will be the two OLB next year. Does he know something we dont or just speculating that we could be getting another MLB who knows.

***BelichickFan*** · 03-20-2006, 10:22 AM

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I also find it interesting that he is so sure Vrabel and Colvin will be the two OLB next year. Does he know something we dont or just speculating that we could be getting another MLB who knows.

Probably speculation although King is one of the many people Belichick has a good relationship with. As OLB are more expensive than ILB, and Vrabel's skill set is best utilized outside (although he was good inside), it's probably extremely likely unless we go after, and get, an OLB stud like Julian Peterson.

***BelichickFan*** · 03-20-2006, 10:25 AM

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I'm not sure why it's a given that he has no other options besides us.. Or perhaps that's just an indication of his self-set market value and what teams are actually willing to spend on him. If that's the case, he can say hello to Fox, realistically.

Without going through the teams, we're probably by far the best combination of teams needing a WR and having a good amount of cap space.

Sean Pa Patriot · 03-20-2006, 12:51 PM

Forget about getting Keyshawn now, when Peter King thinks something... It never happens....

tatepatsfan · 03-20-2006, 12:53 PM

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Probably speculation although King is one of the many people Belichick has a good relationship with. As OLB are more expensive than ILB, and Vrabel's skill set is best utilized outside (although he was good inside), it's probably extremely likely unless we go after, and get, an OLB stud like Julian Peterson.

If you look at the roster right now, I'd say Vrabel and Colvin would have to be the OLB with Bruschi and Beisel at ILB. But I could also see us still going for another OLB or possibly ILB in the draft or FA. But a draft pick, even if it is a 1st rounder, may not be able to start right away in our system.

italian pat patriot · 03-20-2006, 01:07 PM

i noted too this 'particular' from King.

for 2,5 millions should we get him ?

i think we need a veteran but i will prefere Moulds if-when possible...

JoeSixPat · 03-20-2006, 01:32 PM

Did the Seahawks determine they didn't want Keyshawn? I thought they were actually the front runners.

BionicPatriot · 03-20-2006, 01:47 PM

I'll take him. Keyshawn was nothing under Parcells, and I don't see why he'd be any different with BB. He'd be LIKE Givens, but not as productive. Not as good blocker or receiver at this point, but a BIG target, phsyical receiver, etc. I'll gladly take him.