RayClay
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Old patriots are back!!!
Time to hang up the pictures again?
Hopefully, Branch will sit for a new portrait.
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Time to hang up the pictures again?
Why would Denver or Chicago make that deal? That would be foolish on their part to part way with either of them.First off, I'm not a fan of this trade. You over spent for Branch.
At the least, Branch is worth a sixth round pick. At the most, a fifth round pick. If Seattle is asking for more than a fifth, then New England needs to decline.
In my opinion, I don't believe Branch is worth more than a sixth or fifth round pick when you consider that Seattle should release him anyways. They've already released TJ Houshmandzadeh, and have talented wide receivers Deon Butler and Golden Tate and tight end John Carlson. And Branch is still an injury concern and he's an older player. Unless Branch is acquired to assume the other starting wide receiver position on New England. You buy low... Is Branch a better player right now than Tate? Because Tate at least gives you a deep threat option.
Personally, I would rather talk to either Denver or Chicago about acquiring one of their wide receivers. Maybe, Jabar Gaffney or Devin Aromashodu.
Who cares if we pay the contract. Its an uncapped year. Quit being cheap. people complain when we dont spend money then when we do its "wtf not that much"The Seahawks held the Patriots up with this deal. A fourth round choice was too much to give up for the 2010 version of Deion Branch. The only way this makes sense is if the Pat's don't have to take the majority of his contract.
Exactly what role is Branch going to fill for the Patriots?
Yikes... Moss was a "rebound" until Brady hooks up with Branch again?
On the positive side, my official Patriots football helmet signed by Deion Branch after the last Super Bowl victory (tied for the most receptions in the Super Bowl with Wes Welker, also #83) that I got from NFL Auctions just regained some value.
Am I missing something? Not to be too pessimistic, but what's with all the excitement? All I have ever seen from Branch since he left was an oft-injured, marginal player. I know he played well when he was here, but will that be how it plays out the second time around?
The price was worth it if (1). he stays healthy and (2). he plays at least two years at a high level and drinks the kool-aid.
Am I missing something? Not to be too pessimistic, but what's with all the excitement? All I have ever seen from Branch since he left was an oft-injured, marginal player. I know he played well when he was here, but will that be how it plays out the second time around?
Love Branch, but a 4th rounder seems a little steep. Shows how desperate the Pats were for another veteran WR who knows the system and can make an immediate impact
Am I missing something? Not to be too pessimistic, but what's with all the excitement? All I have ever seen from Branch since he left was an oft-injured, marginal player. I know he played well when he was here, but will that be how it plays out the second time around?
doesn't matter what the Pats have in picks...Is Branch worth a 4th rounder?..I say no
not sure why people are so excited about this...he isnt the same player anymore .hopefully its a football move not a nostalgic move..
From what I've seen, he still has something left in the tank. This would be a great deal if we didn't have to give up a 4th. It seems a little steep, but we need receiver help and there's nobody better suited to help out than Deion.