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So far, the 2007/2008 status of these guys appears in question. Please add to the list if you notice anyone missing:

Tedy Bruschi

Troy Brown

Asante Samuel

Tully Banta-Caine

Daniel Graham

Corey Dillon

Todd Sauerbrun

Junior Seau

Patrick Pass

Alk

From that list, the ones that I would make an absolute priority are.

Asante Samuel
Daniel Graham
Todd Sauerbrun

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NEPat

Tomase said in his blog that Asante was shaking hands with a bunch of team officials in the locker room, like he was saying goodbye. I think he walks. But I think that they will focus on bringing Graham back, I think he is a priority.

I think both Troy and Bruschi are gone too. Very sad to think about.

Alk

I don't even know their contract status but I hope Troy and Bruschi retire. The thought of either of them playing anywhere else is sickening.

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brdmaverick

the team leadership would take a big hit with the loss of Bruschi, he is definitely a crowd favorite too

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SoonerPatriot

So far, the 2007/2008 status of these guys appears in question. Please add to the list if you notice anyone missing:

Tedy Bruschi: Back at a low cap and will still be able to contribute in a specialized role.

Troy Brown: Probably gone.

Asante Samuel: Re-signed

Tully Banta-Cain: Re-signed if the money is right.

Daniel Graham: Re-signed

Corey Dillon: Under contract. Not sure what his cap number is.

Todd Sauerbrun: Made a case for sticking around.

Junior Seau: Too old. At 38, no way he gets through a full season. His presence impedes progress at the position for a possible draft pick.

Patrick Pass: Gone.

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VJCPatriot

Sooner I think if Seau is healthy and willing to go that the pats have to sign him. We all know how long it takes a linebacker to get used to the Pats complex scheme. I am very doubtful even a 1st round pick linebacker will be able to play from week 1.

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SWelker

I think we need to keep Sauerbrun, he impressed me in the playoffs. I would love to keep Samuel, although I think we can all reason the chances of this happening are slim. Corey will probably be asked to take a paycut, who knows if he will or not. I would like to see David Thomas play more, I think he is very underrated as a TE both blocking and catching.

SoonerPatriot

I disagree. I believe in the baptism by fire way of doing things. Beyond that, if his replacement is a FA he won't be an inexperienced player. BB won't sign a dumb FA or draft a dumb player who he doesn't think will be able to pick up the D, Duane Starks not withstanding. He'll find someone who knows the game well enough and who has enough football smarts to put themselves in position to start.

I don't have a problem bringing Seau back in a very limited role. But relying him is foolish IMO. His recent injury history is not good.

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DaBruinz

My off-season wish list:
Adalius Thomas
Jarret Johnson
London Fletcher-Baker
Kevin Curtis or Drew Bennett
Asante Samuel - 6yr/40 million with a 10 mill signing bonus.
Daniel Graham- 4 year / 13.5 million with a 4 million sb.
Jugs Machines for Jackson, Caldwell, Watson
A true FB

In the draft:
OLB/DE
ILB
Free Safety
CB