Breer makes case for Branch to come back--do we want him?

[Jimke]

Unlike Joey Galloway, Brady and Branch would work well together

right from the start. Reuniting them is a terrific idea which won't

happen.

 

[DefenseRules]

No thanks. Has this guy stayed healthy even one full season since he left? We need WRs but not this one, IMO.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Better hope for 2 things:

1. He's willing to sign cheap
2. He hasn't burnt bridges with his blackmail attempt

 

[carolinatony]

No thanks. Has this guy stayed healthy even one full season since he left? We need WRs but not this one, IMO.

I agree.
Lets also get a WR UNDER 30 who will be around a bit longer.

 

[convertedpatsfan]

It really depends on the contract. I'm okay with bringing him in for a look and a smaller contract. Why not? Take a small risk for a potential big reward, a la the TBC signing. If it doesn't work out, no harm.

 

[chevss454]

i am not sure a 31 year old injury prone WR is what the pats need right now.

There are so many better options out there for a legitimate WR. It's time to stop the recycling, imo.

 

[Pats726]

Maybe....I think it first drpends on cost...RIGHT now..he's getting far far too much money for the reciever he is.....and he really BURNED a bridge here..so I am not sure a 2 cent brain is what they need...I would rather go young..or NOT in retreads..esp Branch..who shot his way out of town..Frankly..the twig...is now a mear sprig.....

 

[Satchboogie3]

No, I don't want Branch back. He burned his bridge when he left. Aside from that, he's old and broken down. He's a shadow of his former self. I wouldn't mind it if they offered him the vet-min, but not a penny more. He shouldn't be anything more than a 3/4th option.

 

[RayClay]

vet minimum, one year contract?....

Nay fark him.... I wouldn't sign him unless the contract was printed in disappearing ink.

What next, Mangini back as DC when he gets fired next year?

 

[RobertWeathers]

If hes healthy and he and BB can kiss and make up, why not.

 

[ausbacker]

I'm sure Branch could be as good as Gaffney was in 2008. That's all we need for an upgrade.

All he needs to do is perform better than the number 3 option Sam Aiken with an OK contract. I mean really, how hard could it be for Deoin Branch to better this output
- 14 games, 20 receptions, 326 yards and 2 touchdowns?

 

[Satchboogie3]

vet minimum, one year contract?....

Nay fark him.... I wouldn't sign him unless the contract was printed in disappearing ink.

What next, Mangini back as DC when he gets fired next year?

Hey, I don't want him, but bringing him in on a vet-min deal would be pretty much no-risk. I'm just pointing at that is the ONLY way I'd agree with signing him.

 

[zipster9]

I definitely do NOT want him. He played like a 2nd/3rd receiver in Seattle. He gets hurt every year (knees, etc).

What spend $$ on someone like this? He'll probably want 3m-4m per year...

Get a proven, durable receiver.

Only ex-Patriots I would want back is Vrabel & McDaniels.

 

[Jangles]

NO

We need someone who is still a legitimate threat and maybe could grow into the #1 spot while Moss fades away.

I agree with the 'picking around the junkyard' comment. No more old players who are smart but slow

 

[muzz]

Held us to the fire the last time he was here, and he's done exactly JACK SHT since he left laughing at Bill.

He can stay where he is or go play with the Lions for all I care, I want no part of that loser.

 

[TriplecHamp]

Id rather go Boldin in the long run along with drafting a couple of guys but Branch is a good quick option.

 

[BradyFTW!]

how's his knee holding up?

 

[TriplecHamp]

NO

We need someone who is still a legitimate threat and maybe could grow into the #1 spot while Moss fades away.

I agree with the 'picking around the junkyard' comment. No more old players who are smart but slow

YouTube - New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks - 2008 Week 14

maybe you forgot, last season Branch lit us up, I don't think he's slow at all and he would make a great number 3 receiver.

 

[muzz]

YouTube - New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks - 2008 Week 14

maybe you forgot, last season Branch lit us up, I don't think he's slow at all and he would make a great number 3 receiver.

Blew his load that day as an FU salute to Billy.......

 

[IcyPatriot]

He's dead to me ....