Seattle was robbed..and here's why - New England Patriots Forums

Pattie · 09-12-2006, 11:04 AM

They, in the stare down with NE blinked. Everyone seems to realize it but them. Of course Deion is an asset in the WR crops. He's a very good, but not TO level receiver, who's a good teammate but he's not worth the number one pick. The most unhappy man today is probably Mangini in New York who's banging his head against the wall in frustration at Seattle's misstep. He understands just how good the Pioli/Belichick draft board is and, by handing this ammunition, they (the Seahawks) may have improved their team this year but possibly shifted the balance of power long term--back towards the Patriots.

Patriots4Ever · 09-12-2006, 01:42 PM

I am totally content seeing Deion traded for a 1st round pick.The important thing is here is not only is it two first round picks but its also great trade colateral.The offense we have right now is a better situation because they guys that are being played are fresh and ready to go.I can't wait to see Troy and Watson pull is some more passes.If Caldwell can catch the balls thrown his way then when jackson and gabriel get in there we shall be just fine

patsox23 · 09-12-2006, 01:46 PM

The Patriots get:

1) a #1 pick to help re-stock the team
2) cap room to bring in another veteran WR in the off-season (if they so choose)

Stinks a little right now, but over the long haul it's great, especially in the context of Branch being so pi$$ed he was going to leave, anyway.

DonBlackmon55 · 09-12-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pattie

They, in the stare down with NE blinked. Everyone seems to realize it but them. Of course Deion is an asset in the WR crops. He's a very good, but not TO level receiver, who's a good teammate but he's not worth the number one pick. The most unhappy man today is probably Mangini in New York who's banging his head against the wall in frustration at Seattle's misstep. He understands just how good the Pioli/Belichick draft board is and, by handing this ammunition, they (the Seahawks) may have improved their team this year but possibly shifted the balance of power long term--back towards the Patriots.

Mongo-gini is busy stuffing Donuts into his face.. Should be a fun pre-game handshake with BB, espeically wit hthe tampering charges.....

Pattie · 09-12-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DonBlackmon55

Mongo-gini is busy stuffing Donuts into his face.. Should be a fun pre-game handshake with BB, espeically wit hthe tampering charges.....

I thought Mangini looked like he'd added a few pounds in his latest photos. Maybe stress induced eating? HC can become workaholics (like Belichick), or stress out (playoffs! what playoffs?) or find some manner in which to deal with all the headaches the position brings. It'll be interesting to see if Mangini is at all shook by the "tampering" charges. Not the first time in the "border war" we've heard that one.

Pattie · 09-12-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriots4Ever

If Caldwell can catch the balls thrown his way then when jackson and gabriel get in there we shall be just fine

I, myself, would be very happy if Caldwell stopped having so many balls bounce off him and caught a few of them.

desi-patsfan · 09-12-2006, 03:15 PM

This was definetly a good trade. Its one of those trades that gets better as time goes by. I have confidence in Jackson and Gabriel becoming a good 1/2 combo with the ever reliable Troy Brown as a 2b type receiver. I have seen quite a few places that say the 07 draft is deep. We seem poised for another good draft.

***Patriotic*** · 09-12-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DonBlackmon55

Mongo-gini is busy stuffing Donuts into his face.. Should be a fun pre-game handshake with BB, espeically wit hthe tampering charges.....

Fatmangini . . . at GIANTS Stadium no less.

Gopats!!! · 09-12-2006, 05:11 PM

I agree. Seattle overpaid to our benefit and even db's.

How does BB do it???

scout · 09-12-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by desi-patsfan

This was definetly a good trade. Its one of those trades that gets better as time goes by. I have confidence in Jackson and Gabriel becoming a good 1/2 combo with the ever reliable Troy Brown as a 2b type receiver. I have seen quite a few places tFhat say the 07 draft is deep. We seem poised for another good draft.

Why do posters on this board (a considerable number) have all this confidence in Jackson? He is a rookie. He is a rookie playing in a complicated offense. He is a rookie playing in a complicated offense who has never caught an NFL pass. Can you tell I'm just flowing with confidence.