IF we get a 2nd for Gay- This helps - New England Patriots Forums

carolinatony · 04-09-2007, 06:57 PM

There are a lot of good players in middle range 20-50ish. If we pick up a 2nd for Gay we should be able to get a very good player.
This will also help us in the 1st as we wouldn't have to Reach for a player knowing we have that 2nd round pick.
It could also be used if BB wanted to move up a few spots in the 1st to grab that player he wanted.
thoughts

VJCPatriot · 04-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Who the hell would give us a 2nd round pick for Gay? What has he accomplished to merit a 2nd rounder? We can't even count him to be on the field the whole season.

hobbsownscoles · 04-09-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Who the hell would give us a 2nd round pick for Gay? What has he accomplished to merit a 2nd rounder? We can't even count him to be on the field the whole season.

I guess you missed the whole visiting the jets thing

carolinatony · 04-09-2007, 07:17 PM

Here is the info regarding Gay if a team signs him.

If a team signs Gay to an offer sheet, the Patriots would be compensated with a second-round draft choice if they don't match. If New England matched the offer sheet, it would retain Gay and assume that contract.

VJCPatriot · 04-09-2007, 07:23 PM

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I guess you missed the whole visiting the jets thing

Wow the Jets would be suckers to give us a 2nd rounder for Gay.

***BelichickFan*** · 04-09-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Who the hell would give us a 2nd round pick for Gay? What has he accomplished to merit a 2nd rounder? We can't even count him to be on the field the whole season.

You can ask it in reverse, though, and ask who near the end of round two The Jest might get who they can confidently help them as much in 2007 - much like our Welker deal.

stinkypete · 04-09-2007, 08:00 PM

I would be absolutely shocked if the Jets signed Gay to an offer sheet, but would not be so shocked if the two sides worked out a deal involving something a little bit less than a 2nd rounder.

Personally, I'd be thrilled to get a 3 for him, I think a 4th this year and a conditional pick next would be a solid haul for a guy we've hardly seen in 2 years.

***BelichickFan*** · 04-09-2007, 08:03 PM

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Personally, I'd be thrilled to get a 3 for him, I think a 4th this year and a conditional pick next would be a solid haul for a guy we've hardly seen in 2 years.

Based on what he's done for us, sure. But I'd prefer to keep him than toss him aside for a throwaway pick (which most #4s end up being). Looking at the success rate of 2s, 3s, 4s and seeing that Gay can play at a reasonable level when he's healthy, I wouldn't do it for less than a #2. I would consider a 2008 #2, though, if we couldn't get this year's #2.

patsgo · 04-09-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stinkypete

I would be absolutely shocked if the Jets signed Gay to an offer sheet, but would not be so shocked if the two sides worked out a deal involving something a little bit less than a 2nd rounder.

Personally, I'd be thrilled to get a 3 for him, I think a 4th this year and a conditional pick next would be a solid haul for a guy we've hardly seen in 2 years.

+obviously bb sees enough in him to give him a 2nd round tender, i say they play hard ball and stick to a 2 especially to a division rival

SeanBruschi54 · 04-09-2007, 08:39 PM

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+obviously bb sees enough in him to give him a 2nd round tender, i say they play hard ball and stick to a 2 especially to a division rival

Or we know that he is worth something and offer him a 2nd because if someone is crazy enough to give a 2nd its worth the loss.

Even if he signed 1.3 million is nothing.