Great Article on Pats in USA Today - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

len_mullen · 12-07-2006, 07:38 AM

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In September, wide receiver Deion Branch became New England's latest cash casualty. Unable to work out a deal with the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, the Patriots traded him to Seattle for a 2007 first-round draft pick.

The move "took the air" out of Pro Bowl defensive end Richard Seymour, who said Branch "embodied everything we wanted."

Nice quote

A holdout not getting his way took the air out of RS. LOL. I suspect Richard's success contributed to the Twig's departure.

PatsChick87 · 12-07-2006, 08:15 AM

Smart of Vrabs to say Meadowlands, keeps it to two teams. But I wonder if this is a bit of a back hand to Mangini for trying to woo players away, or getting things sticky in the Branch negotiations?
Great read, thanks for the link.

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 12-07-2006, 10:04 AM

Great article. I just cross-posted it on all the AFCE rival USENET newsgroups for their fans' edification.

Brady'sButtBoy · 12-08-2006, 08:20 AM

Just bumping this link up for those who didn't see it first time around.

This is sports journalism as its best...and you'll swell with true Patriots Pride, baby!

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...sw-cover_x.htm

italian pat patriot · 12-08-2006, 08:22 AM

read it - really a very good article

kptmorgan04 · 12-08-2006, 08:43 AM

that was a great article! Thanks for the post. I also liked Vinny's comments about what the Krafts do to go the extra yard as far as practice facilities and meals. though I have never thought it myself it goes to show that Kraft is not cheap at all and is more than willing for to spend the extra buck for his franchise.

italian pat patriot · 12-08-2006, 08:47 AM

the quality food at Foxboro must be good...italian chef ?