"Official" trade deadline countdown thread

[Rob0729]

I'm still curious as to why the Iggles were basically giving away a player that they picked up this offsesaon and was supposed to have a big role in their new defense.

Also I hope this move doesn't stunt the growth of Chris Jones whose snaps will diminish since I assume Kelly and Sopoaga will be the starters.

Reports are he was actually a bad fit for their 3-4 defense. With the Pats running primarily a 4-3, he should be able to be fill a role in the run downs.

 

[condon84]

Nine minutes until BB elects for Dobson the rest of the season. I'm honestly surprised, but pleasantly surprised he believes in him.

Dobson has been getting open. Brady has missed him. What is a new receiver supposed to do? Miraculously heal whatever ailment is causing Brady to be inaccurate?

 

[supafly]

I don't know the full details of his contract but 3m plus per year over next two years is quite high. Don't know if he's cuttable or not after this year.

I'd have to imagine that there's an out in there somewhere. I doubt Belichick would have taken on the pact for 3.75 million, unless he's that desperate and/or it's a possibility that Wilfork doesn't return (hate to even bring it up).

 

[PatriotReign]

Reports are he was actually a bad fit for their 3-4 defense. With the Pats running primarily a 4-3, he should be able to be fill a role in the run downs.

That doesn't make a lot of sense. He worked out fairly well in the Niners 3-4 for a very long time though they are infinitely better than Philly's defense.

 

[patsinthesnow]

The reportings been wrong. We traded for a TE:

Isaac Sopoaga 18 yard reception - YouTube

 

[strngplyr]

That doesn't make a lot of sense. He worked out fairly well in the Niners 3-4 for a very long time though they are infinitely better than Philly's defense.

Better talent around him, much like he'll have here (not calling us the 9ers but infinitely better than Eagles).

 

[supafly]

Nine minutes until BB elects for Dobson the rest of the season. I'm honestly surprised, but pleasantly surprised he believes in him.

I think the odds of an outsider coming in at mid-season at the 2nd hardest position to learn was monumentally slim myself.

I didn't see how it would be any good to add yet another "new" guy trying to learn the system. That may have paid off for next year, but wouldn't have done any good for this year.

Poor Brady under that scenario....trying to babysit Dobson, Thompkins, Collie, Amendola, and then whatever new receiver we'd add. I thought it had about a 1% chance of happening myself.

Essentially, they just traded peanuts for a good run stuffer which exactly is what the defense was sorely lacking in. Thanks, Chip & Howie!

The organization owed us dearly for the Ellis Hobbs III deal still, and that is putting it mildly.

 

[PatriotReign]

It's to bad we didn't inquire about the availability of Brent Celek or James Casey while wheeling and dealing with Philly.

 

[Rob0729]

That doesn't make a lot of sense. He worked out fairly well in the Niners 3-4 for a very long time though they are infinitely better than Philly's defense.

I think they run two different 3-4 defenses. Not all 3-4 defenses are the same.

 

[ATippett56]

Isaac Sopoaga | Defensive Lineman

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB: (32) / 9/4/1981
Ht / Wt: 6'2' / 330
College: Hawaii

Isaac Sopoaga - New England Patriots - 2013 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

3/12/2013: Signed a three-year, $11 million contract. The deal contains $3.75 million guaranteed -- an initial roster bonus of $2.75 million and Sopoaga's 2013 base salary. Another $750,000 is available through playing-time incentives. 2013: $1 million, 2014: $3.75 million, 2015: $3.5 million, 2016: Free Agent

 

[patsderoer]

I'm still curious as to why the Iggles were basically giving away a player that they picked up this offsesaon and was supposed to have a big role in their new defense.

He sucked in Philly.

 

[Avenger]

Eagles float Vinny Curry and Isaac Sopoaga before trade deadline



I was interested in Curry as a project when he came out of college, but Isaac Sopoaga might be a good fit with our DT injuries.

:rocker::rocker::rocker::rocker:

 

[ATippett56]

NFL | PHI ships NT Sopoaga to Pats for 5th-rounder - Rotoworld.com

Patriots acquired NT Isaac Sopoaga and a 2014 sixth-round pick from the Eagles in exchange for a 2014 fifth-round pick.

 

[Patriot Missile]

He sucked in Philly.

Your binkie boy Jake has sucked in NE.

 

[patsderoer]

Your binkie boy Jake has sucked in NE.

He doesnt play. Hard to do something if you are not on the field

 

[Patriot Missile]

He doesnt play. Hard to do something if you are not on the field

I'm just messing with ya. I remember you were an avid Wolfe and Bequette fan.

 

[Ivan]

Love it, they shored up their run defense and the rest of their defense is in great shape. A receiver would have been nice but i have alot of confidence they can get the offense going in the second half regardless. As shaky as the first half of this season has been i really like this team and think they can make a run at it in the play-offs.

 

[Marqui]

That contract is kinda steep though...

 

[FrodoBagginz]

Are the Pats and Eagles the only teams that traded? Any other trades worthy of news around the league?

 

[Patriot Missile]

Are the Pats and Eagles the only teams that traded? Any other trades worthy of news around the league?

Yeah, Patriots fax machine actually worked and got ok on the Gonzales trade at 3:59 (59) deal to be announced soon.