A possible trade scenario

[rtunstal]

What would you think of New England trading one of their 1st round picks for say lance Briggs or Thomas? Both teams need help with their Offence and might and I mean just might make a trade. They could possible replace them with some one else on the team. Tell me what you think.

 

[mosi]

What would you think of New England trading one of their 1st round picks for say lance Briggs or Thomas? Both teams need help with their Offence and might and I mean just might make a trade. They could possible replace them with some one else on the team. Tell me what you think.

With two first round picks, the Pats have plenty of room to maneuver. The pats could get Briggs and still have a first round pick.

 

[Canada's #1 Pats Fan]

While it sounds great for us, I don't think (no, I know it won't) happen because you are trading a familiar commodity for an un proven one. It would be a slam dunk for us but a hail mary for the other team. It is always great to think 'what if' though.

 

[stinkypete]

Either player has to be franchised first, a likelyhood for Briggs (I think) but not so much for Thomas.

Either way, Briggs would likely commant both a 1st and a 3rd, too steep a price for my liking, especially when there are a solid 8-10 day 1 linebacker prospects (Willis, Pozlunsky, Blades, Spencer, Woodley, etc).

 

[Digger44]

With two first round picks, the Pats have plenty of room to maneuver. The pats could get Briggs and still have a first round pick.

Could you please explain to me how Chicago would trade a free agent who is not even signed with their team?

 

[Jacky Roberts]

Could you please explain to me how Chicago would trade a free agent who is not even signed with their team?

Good morning, Digger, how's my grumpy guy today?

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

you don't give away first round picks like candy. there is no way i trade a #1 and then have to pay a huge salary.

the pats would be better served to use the big money to sign someone who is a free agent and use the two #1's are young talent.

keep in mind with a #1 pick you get a player for 4-5 years at cheap money.

given the pats track record they do well with their first round picks.

if we drafted like detroit i'd change my stance.

 

[mikiemo83]

Could you please explain to me how Chicago would trade a free agent who is not even signed with their team?

I was wondering the same thing , can you do that, is that part of the new collective agreement?

 

[Digger44]

I was wondering the same thing , can you do that, is that part of the new collective agreement?

Only is they franchise but no way they trade the tag for only a #1. just not happening.

FYI to the thread starter. Briggs is a free agent. He can sign anywhere he wishes if he is not franchised.

 

[rtunstal]

This is thread is an IF thread. I'm not saying it is possible. Just if it was possible would you do it.

 

[Remix 6]

What would you think of New England trading one of their 1st round picks for say lance Briggs or Thomas? Both teams need help with their Offence and might and I mean just might make a trade. They could possible replace them with some one else on the team. Tell me what you think.

here we go with trade scenarios again

lets trade 1 of our firsts for Anquan Boldin. Johnson can fill in @ #2 for them and t hey could use OL or D help with first rounder.

^sarcasm..wont happen.

 

[Jacky Roberts]

Just think, we'll probably have an extra first rounder too from the Giants for compensation for Belichick and Pioli.

 

[Canada's #1 Pats Fan]

Just think, we'll probably have an extra first rounder too from the Giants for compensation for Belichick and Pioli.

And don't forget the conditional 5th rounder for Mrs. Kraft

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Just think, we'll probably have an extra first rounder too from the Giants for compensation for Belichick and Pioli.

At this point in time, any team that wants Belichick should have to pony up every first-rounder they get for the next decade. At a minimum.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Uh guys, you DO know that the NFL OUTLAWED swaping draft picks for coaches, right???

 

[mcdonut16]

I don't know about giving up draft picks but I am ready to make Briggs or Thomas one of the top 5 paid players at their positions in the league.

I hope the Patriots go after these guys hard. Belichick likes proven and experienced linebackers and both these guys are bigtime players. The linebacker position is to difficult in the Patriots system to risk a #1 pick on a LB. It is a huge position of need, and the Patriots are way under the salary cap (even more so than others even with the salary cap bump up next year)

I would spend my number 1 draft picks on DB's as Samuel is probably gone and Rodney isn't far from retirement.

 

[Digger44]

This is thread is an IF thread. I'm not saying it is possible. Just if it was possible would you do it.

What the heck is that supposed to mean? If the Pats could play a game on the moon next year would you have them do it? Give me a break. Please at least have some football knowledge before you post, or even ask if it would be possible. Nothing wrong with not knowing an answer, but "would you do it if it were possible?" Give me a break.

 

[Digger44]

Not to mention the title of the thread is "A possible trade scenario" when it's not even possible.

 

[tombonneau]

you don't give away first round picks like candy.

Tell that to the Seahawks.

 

[SVN]

pretty sure the colts go hard after briggs and zach thomas(who i read somewhere that people think might be released due to cap issues) this off season..