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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.That would be tremendous, but doubtful given that Smith was originally a 6th rounder and was likely to be a cut on the final 53 man roster. More likely a 7th rounder conditionally upgradeable to a 5th depending on performance. If Smith does well for Denver than we could end up with that 5th rounder after all.
I would have been interested in a direct swap of Smith for Jarvis Moss, but I suspect I wouldn't have much company in that regard. I'd rather have Moss than TBC as a hybrid DE/OLB.
I can't open the link without my screen freezing for some reason. Any news on the compensation we received in the trade?
No word on what the Patriots will receive in return yet, but the team could be seeking a fifth-round pick in next year's draft as part of the compensation. Per terms of the Derrick Burgess trade, the Patriots could send a fifth-round choice to the Raiders instead of a fourth-round selection if they acquire one.
I can't open the link without my screen freezing for some reason. Any news on the compensation we received in the trade?
Supposedly, the Pats got the Broncos 5th rounder, which they are going to send to the Raiders to complete the Burgess deal.
Supposedly, the Pats gave up their 7th rounder with Smith to get the deal done..
Fox sports says it is a 2010 5th, with the Pats sending Smith and a 2010 7th.
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That pick will be sent to Oakland.
So, basically, we get our 4th back.
Fox sports says it is a 2010 5th, with the Pats sending Smith and a 2010 7th.
LINK
That pick will be sent to Oakland.
So, basically, we get our 4th back.
Did NE school Denver, getting something for somebody who would have been out there for free? Or, with the claiming process as it is, did it make sense for Denver to assure they got him by giving up a draft pick for him?
I was reading a post here after the first preseason game. Somebody was rightfully slamming LeKevin Smith's performance, and summizing that he wouldn't make the team.
I agree that he wasn't going to make the team, which brings me to this question?
Did NE school Denver, getting something for somebody who would have been out there for free? Or, with the claiming process as it is, did it make sense for Denver to assure they got him by giving up a draft pick for him?
I bet my son that it's for a 5th round pick, and they square away the Raider situation.
I was never worried about losing the 4th rounder. I knew one way or another that Belichick was going to get a 5th rounder to give the Raiders. Good deal since LeKevin, although played pretty well last year at the end of the season, probably would have been cut or traded at some point this offseason.
Fox sports says it is a 2010 5th, with the Pats sending Smith and a 2010 7th.
LINK
That pick will be sent to Oakland.
So, basically, we get our 4th back.
That would be tremendous, but doubtful given that Smith was originally a 6th rounder and was likely to be a cut on the final 53 man roster. More likely a 7th rounder conditionally upgradeable to a 5th depending on performance. If Smith does well for Denver than we could end up with that 5th rounder after all.
I would have been interested in a direct swap of Smith for Jarvis Moss, but I suspect I wouldn't have much company in that regard. I'd rather have Moss than TBC as a hybrid DE/OLB.
The latter, I think. With the likes of KC and Cleveland ahead of them, Denver would have had almost no shot -- plus this way they get him in the fold with several extra weeks to work into the defense.
So, essentially, the Burgess trade ends up to be (for us):
a 3rd, a 7th and LeKevin Smith for Derrick Burgess
I agree, it wouldn't be at all surprising if we get another one and keep this one for ourselves, assuming we can pick and choose like that if we get more than one.Denver could suck totally, if so, expect BB to deal for another lesser 5th pick, in fact perhaps in the bottom 4 - unless the deal with Oakland has a condition in it. No way the Pats hand over a 5th that's in the top 6 picks of the round if he can help it.