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Gunnails · 02-01-2007, 07:44 PM

Jets cleared of tampering with Branch

http://www.newsday.com/sports/footb...ports-headlines

BY BOB GLAUBER
Newsday Staff Writer

February 1, 2007, 3:57 PM EST
The Jets have been exonerated of all tampering charges filed by the Patriots over their dealings with wide receiver Deion Branch last September, league sources told Newsday today.

The Patriots had given Branch permission to seek a trade after they had reached an impasse in contract negotiations last summer, and the Jets immediately expressed an interest and worked out a contract agreement pending a trade with the Patriots. The Jets were willing to give up a second-round pick for Branch, a former Super Bowl MVP.

But New England wound up shipping Branch to the Seahawks in exchange for a first-round pick last Sept. 12. Meanwhile, the Patriots filed tampering charges with the league, arguing that any trade discussions were to be strictly between the Patriots and other teams.

The Patriots contended that because Branch's agents, Jason Chayut, Brian Mackler and Alan Herman, were privy to what the Jets were willing to offer in a potential trade, the Patriots' negotiating position had been compromised.

League officials informed both teams on Wednesday that they found no merit to the Patriots' claims.

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Can not say I am suprised about this, did not see this posted aand thought some might be interested. Now we can put all our past differences away.

Seymour93 · 02-01-2007, 07:46 PM

Water under the bridge.

Sean Pa Patriot · 02-01-2007, 08:00 PM

Who cares , it did not help or hurt us this past yr.. Its not going to help the Pats play on sunday...

Gunnails · 02-01-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Pa Patriot

Who cares , it did not help or hurt us this past yr.. Its not going to help the Pats play on sunday...

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It was kinda a big deal when it all happened, and if the Jets would of been found guilty it would of cost the Jets draft picks.

I am over it, Now Kraft and Bellichick will not hold anything against Mangini any more, so maybe in the future they can work together again.

***mgteich*** · 02-01-2007, 08:10 PM

What didn't hurt us last year? Having Branch, or whether the jets had to give us compensation?

The FO did all it could to sign Branch. I have no regrets. We received great compensation. But make no mistake, if we had Branch available in the last half against Indy, we would have had a MUCH BETTER chance to make it to the Super Bowl. Do you really believe that Tom would have run the ball needing 11 yards in two tries if he had Branch, Brown, Faulk and Graham as his receivers?

I have every confidence that next year both teams will be stronger, and that both teams will build their teams understanding that the two teams will very possibly meet in the playoffs for years to come.

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Originally Posted by Sean Pa Patriot

Who cares , it did not help or hurt us this past yr.. Its not going to help the Pats play on sunday...

SeanBruschi54 · 02-01-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunnails

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It was kinda a big deal when it all happened, and if the Jets would of been found guilty it would of cost the Jets draft picks.

I am over it, Now Kraft and Bellichick will not hold anything against Mangini any more, so maybe in the future they can work together again.

Think the pariots made a case out of it now so if it happens in the future.

***cough**samuel**cough***

They can go back and say its already happened before.

They probably knew nothing would come of it but will use it in future cases if need be.

Pats726 · 02-01-2007, 08:28 PM

True..although the situsation is not the same...and Wilson and???? Who knows what else Mangina may do...

spacecrime · 02-01-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

But make no mistake, if we had Branch available in the last half against Indy, we would have had a MUCH BETTER chance to make it to the Super Bowl.

Yeah, the same way Branch helped us to the Superbowl last year.

Sean Pa Patriot · 02-01-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

What didn't hurt us last year? Having Branch, or whether the jets had to give us compensation?

The FO did all it could to sign Branch. I have no regrets. We received great compensation. But make no mistake, if we had Branch available in the last half against Indy, we would have had a MUCH BETTER chance to make it to the Super Bowl. Do you really believe that Tom would have run the ball needing 11 yards in two tries if he had Branch, Brown, Faulk and Graham as his receivers?

I have every confidence that next year both teams will be stronger, and that both teams will build their teams understanding that the two teams will very possibly meet in the playoffs for years to come.

Did Branch play defense?? no Would he have caught the 2 passes against Indy that Reche dropped?? Yeah maybee.. But I dont think he would have been the difference in the super bowl... Maybee a little more balance in the running game ... Wait a minute, Not going to do it... Not going to get in a debate about the game, its over good bye.. cant talk about it..

Brady to Brown · 02-01-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Pa Patriot

Did Branch play defense?? no Would he have caught the 2 passes against Indy that Reche dropped?? Yeah maybee.. But I dont think he would have been the difference in the super bowl... Maybee a little more balance in the running game ... Wait a minute, Not going to do it... Not going to get in a debate about the game, its over good bye.. cant talk about it..

Here is what I don't understand.....

Last year Branch and Brady were a great QB to WR combo. Branch was Brady's "go to" guy.

Now Branch is not even missed on this team.

Thank God I will never be a blind Patriots fan.