Yep - Another Deion Branch thread

[Johnny Z]

post season:


Branch - 8 games - 41 catches, 629 yards, 2 TDs

averaging - 5 catches per playoff game, 79 yards, .25 TDs

Patten - 6 games - 20 catches, 260 yards, 2 TDs

averaging - 3 catches per playoff game, 43 yards, .25 TDs

Jerry Rice - 38 games - 151 catches, 2245 yards, 22 TDs

averaging - 4 catches per playoff game, 59 yards, .58 TDs

[Willie55]

Originally Posted by Johnny Z

post season:


Branch - 8 games - 41 catches, 629 yards, 2 TDs

averaging - 5 catches per playoff game, 79 yards, .25 TDs

Patten - 6 games - 20 catches, 260 yards, 2 TDs

averaging - 3 catches per playoff game, 43 yards, .25 TDs

Jerry Rice - 38 games - 151 catches, 2245 yards, 22 TDs

averaging - 4 catches per playoff game, 59 yards, .58 TDs

21 of Branch's catches were from two games. Take those two games away, Branch and Patten have the same stats in the same number of games.

[nhpatsfan]

Originally Posted by SVN

i have a question - everyone thinks the pats would want a number 1. If they want a number 1 doesnt that kinda validate branch and his agent about his value as a 1st round draft trade player and wont branch's agent turn around and say if you cant trade for less than a number 1 then pay him like it ?

Sure.....when he is up for a new contract. Right now he is under a contract he agreed to that was a gamble for both sides. Time for him to suck it up and play ball.

[VJCPatriot]

How is giving Branch the ok to seek a trade a "strongarm" tactic?

I think all it means is that the Patriots are giving Branch the permission to seek other teams and see what his value would be on the open market.

If Branch can find a suitor, then that team needs to come to an agreement with the Pats on compensation.

The Pats would likely want a late 1st or early 2nd rounder for Branch imo.

Best case is that the Pats want to keep Branch though and will simply say, ok so this was the most that you got offered, we'll match that.

[kurtinelson]

Originally Posted by Tunescribe

I know this has been beaten to death up, down and sideways, but what the hey: Say the "impossible" happened and Minnesota offered a No. 1 for Branch, or someone else comes up with acceptable trade compensation and a deal is consummated... THAT STILL LEAVES US WITHOUT BRANCH'S SERVICES this season.

What about the possibility of turning around and trading that draft pick (or a lesser one) for a WR this season?

[Pats726]

Originally Posted by Pat_Nasty

Latter sounds more likely to me. While the idea of the Pats surprising Branch + Chayut with this move is emotionally satisfying in some way, I just don't see how it won't resort in turning from a holdout that's been all about money into a situation in which a player just doesn't want to play for this team any more.

Gee..he hasn't shown up at all...OR sent any counter proposals..I think THAT pretty much says you don't wish to play for the club..what do you think?? If he wamted to play for the Patriots he would be in camp...silly..How does it make it worse?? If indeed that does happen..the Patriots will make moves to get another WR and Branch is negated totally..The team moves on without him..and if he sits out till the 10th game or NOT, it willl not matter. He'll be gone...he'll hate the team..but how has his actions said any less now??? There has been ZERO good faith..."I will honor the contract"...Right..Deion has run out on a limb...by bnot negotiating fairly and showing up..he's doing what is best for Him..What does he think the Patriots are foing to do, pay him more after his tantrum?? They given him opportunity galore TO return, but h seems to be enjoying his vacation away from football..Now, he needs to stop laughing and get serious!!

[Sporin]

Green Bay has cap money, a need for a receiver, a strong desire to "win now" and a potentially stunning Linebacker rookie that they think is a bust.

Trade him straight up for A.J. Hawk, BB and the staff can get the kid back on track.

[Tunescribe]

Originally Posted by Sporin

Green Bay has cap money, a need for a receiver, a strong desire to "win now" and a potentially stunning Linebacker rookie that they think is a bust.

Trade him straight up for A.J. Hawk, BB and the staff can get the kid back on track.

How has Hawk shown bust potential this early? I haven't followed what he's doing in Green Bay.

[RayClay]

Originally Posted by Sporin

Green Bay has cap money, a need for a receiver, a strong desire to "win now" and a potentially stunning Linebacker rookie that they think is a bust.

Trade him straight up for A.J. Hawk, BB and the staff can get the kid back on track.

OK.........

[Sporin]

Originally Posted by Tunescribe

How has Hawk shown bust potential this early? I haven't followed what he's doing in Green Bay.

I've read in numerous places that Green Bay isn't happy with him, don't know much other then that. I thought he was a slam dunk but apparenlty he is not making the transition to the NFL as smoothly as hoped.

As far as being a Patriot, i love the idea of bringing in a potentially great YOUNG linebacker to start grooming behind our vets.

Either way, just throwing it out there.