dryheat44
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Pats726 said:I agree..I really wasn't convinced about Graham wishing to go to Denver or out west, but the way they talked about it one could read between the lines..he wants to go..and that is all fine...no problem!!! BUT they also thought this trade was not good.. thought the Pats were giving up way too much...and I agree.
I thought everyone pretty much agreed that this trade was simple speculaton by the media based on the circumstancial evidence:
1. Patriots are shallow at WR.
2. Graham is from Colorado.
3. Denver lost Putzier (never mind they drafted an upgrade)
4. Denver always gets good mileage out of retread RBs.
5. Lelie wants out of Denver.
6. Graham is on the last year of his contract.
7. Belichick drafted Thomas and Mills.
8. Atlanta tried to trade Duckett to Denver on draft day. (Denver refused to give a fourth round pick for him)
I mean, first the trade was reported that Atlanta would get Graham. Then when the geniuses remembered Atlanta had Crumpler, they changed it where Denver would get Graham. In which case, there's no reason for Atlanta to be involved: It's a simple trade between Denver and New England. And another transaction to get Duckett if they really want him.
Then I heard reported that the three way trade was with Denver, New Orleans, and Atlanta, with Lelie, Stallworth, and Duckett being the principals, which makes a lot more sense.
Honestly, this is the creation of some reporter or even fan dreaming up trade scenarios to pass time in June.