Deion Branch appreciation thread - New England Patriots Forums

Julius · 09-13-2006, 10:37 AM

I didn't see any threads to this effect. Despite the holdout I wish him the best with the Seahawks. Deion came to play every week and without him the Pats offense will not be the same. When Branch has been hurt the offense just wasn't as dangerous. In time I hope Jackson and Gabriel can take up some of the slack but it won't happen overnight.
As for the deal giving a first round pick to Pioli and co. is as close to a sure thing as you can hope to find. I expect that they will turn that pick into one or two solid players that will be cheap alternatives to a 7 million dollar fragile slot reciever.

Brownfan80 · 09-13-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Julius

I didn't see any threads to this effect. Despite the holdout I wish him the best with the Seahawks. Deion came to play every week and without him the Pats offense will not be the same. When Branch has been hurt the offense just wasn't as dangerous. In time I hope Jackson and Gabriel can take up some of the slack but it won't happen overnight.
As for the deal giving a first round pick to Pioli and co. is as close to a sure thing as you can hope to find. I expect that they will turn that pick into one or two solid players that will be cheap alternatives to a 7 million dollar fragile slot reciever.

I'm bitter, but that's just because I loved the kid. Good luck, Deion.

bakes781 · 09-13-2006, 10:47 AM

I see no point in bashing Branch now that he's gone. I too wish him well in Seattle, but obviously I hope the Seahawks lose every game. Whether you believe he was just another product of the system or not you have to agree he was a good guy. He's not a T.O. in terms of talent or personality. But in terms of effort on the field he gave it 100%.

italian pat patriot · 09-13-2006, 10:49 AM

i have not liked this story and , sorry, Deion Branch will not be remembered by me as 'positive' but surely a 'negative' story...

i hope we will play SEA in the future and i hope we will have a STRONG win

fleabassist1 · 09-13-2006, 10:50 AM

I think it will be very funny if he turns out to get a Career game the first game he is back... 200 yards, 3 TD's...

... and then after that he doesnt score any more tds and only racks up another 200 yards - for the rest of the season.

O.o

desi-patsfan · 09-13-2006, 10:51 AM

Bye Deion, you could have been great here. You had the best QB throwing you passes and could have won alot more SB's. But then again, "i cant feed my family on SB rings."

***Clonamery*** · 09-13-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bakes781

He's not a T.O. in terms of talent ..... But in terms of effort on the field he gave it 100%.

I can agree with this much. The rest is arguable and it's been beaten to death.

5 Rings for Brady!! · 09-13-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by italianpatthepatriot

i have not liked this story and , sorry, Deion Branch will not be remembered by me as 'positive' but surely a 'negative' story...

i hope we will play SEA in the future and i hope we will have a STRONG win

I think I'll just repeat this quote.

***BelichickFan*** · 09-13-2006, 10:54 AM

I guess I'll follow the "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all" mantra.

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 09-13-2006, 11:00 AM

I for one greatly appreciated HeWhoIsNowDeadToMe. He looked good right away in his 1st rookie camp and contributed greatly on the field to Pats Ws. He was a hard worker and good locker room guy from what I heard. His fellow players will miss his positive attitude.

Requesat In Pacem