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"Pass-catchers are to New England what running backs are to Denver."

Interesting line

FSUPatsFan

This is why I like Michael Smith. He always says the right thing, knows what he's talking about and doesn't just say things to hear himself talk or to make a story out of nothing.

Box_O_Rocks

Good read.

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PromisedLand

Yup. Smith, unlike a lot of the other national writers, does his homework, at least where the Patriots are concerned.

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Kdo5

Nailed it right in the head. Good article by Smitty.

SoCal Bong

Let's not forget about receivers who have come through Foxboro and not produced:

Andre Davis
Tim Dwight
Bethel Johnson
Donald Hayes

Just off the top of my head...

Edit: oops, posted that before I read the article and he does address the "scrubs"

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363839

The only one on that list that didn't produce was Donald Hayes.
All the others made at least a fair amount of contribution.

fgssand

I really like Michael Smith and this article..but...does this paragraph make sense??

"Word is Branch wants a deal that averages $8 million to $9 million per season and includes $12 million in bonuses. There's also been talk that he wants a contract similar to the six-year, $39 million deal (including a $13.5 million bonus) the Colts' Reggie Wayne received this year just before he was to become a free agent. "

Isn't the "word" deal substantailly higher in value than the "RW" deal???

FSUPatsFan

I think he's either addressing two different rumors or that Branch either wants an avg of 8 or 9 mill per season for a short deal or if he's locked up for 6 years than he wants a deal similar to reggie wayne.

smg93

Great article, but is Deion Branch listening?