Was the 9/1 Deadline Set So Pats Could Trade For A WR? - New England Patriots Forums

Brady'sButtBoy · 09-02-2006, 07:35 AM

Certainly the deadline was picked for a specific reason, nothing much BB does would seem to be arbitrary. So did the Pats pick 9/1 to give themselves 48hrs to nail down a trade with another team before the roster cut down is imposed? Are the Pats at this very moment not only talking to Seattle about Branch but to other teams so the Pats can be certain they will have a solid WR in here regardless of how the Branch situation is resolved? This scenario fits BB's "what's best for team" modus operandi. Suddenly adding a significant veteran WR to the squad would swing some leverage back to the Patriots and make Branch's extended absence more paletable for the fans (and of course the angry media). I bet it would also make Branch more likely to return to the team sooner than later if he senses that his playing time will not automatically be reinstated to him if he holds out until November.

DSal · 09-02-2006, 07:42 AM

The deadline was certainly made to give the Pats time to determine their next step whether it's working a trade or a contract for Deion that's palatable for both sides. It also gives them an oppurtunity to look at the early waiver wire. With what's available right now, I think we'll see Deion with the Pats.

stinkypete · 09-02-2006, 08:09 AM

Peter Warrick was cut yesterday by the Seahawks, would he be of any value anymore? He had a fine year in 2003.

DSal · 09-02-2006, 08:22 AM

He was cut by a team reaching for help at wide receiver. That fact alone tells me he's not worth it...

bradybunch · 09-02-2006, 08:30 AM

john clayton was just saying that he wouldnt be surprised if the jets traded coles today.

i will take him and a 3rd for branch

SeanBruschi54 · 09-02-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DSal

He was cut by a team reaching for help at wide receiver. That fact alone tells me he's not worth it...

But didnt the Patriots try and acquire him when he was cut by the Bengals?

I believe they tried and lost.

SeanBruschi54 · 09-02-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bradybunch

john clayton was just saying that he wouldnt be surprised if the jets traded coles today.

i will take him and a 3rd for branch

If we get Coles thats one thing but i will be furious with just a 3rd. I want if not a first, then a 2nd and a future 1st or a second and a conditinal second.

VJCPatriot · 09-02-2006, 08:36 AM

Well if the Seahawks are willing to give up a 1st for Branch and also will pay out enough to suit him I can see the Pats then turning around and offering a 2nd round pick to the Jets for Coles. Net gain Pats

That's the kind of math I'd like to see happening. Although I wasn't aware that Coles was on the trading block...

CrazyDave · 09-02-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanBruschi54

If we get Coles thats one thing but i will be furious with just a 3rd. I want if not a first, then a 2nd and a future 1st or a second and a conditinal second.

Yeah, a 3rd just does'nt quite do it for me. The jets's 2nd might be pretty nice though.

Brady'sButtBoy · 09-02-2006, 05:51 PM

See, I told ya so! I am so wicked smart, maybe Chayut could use some help!