I checked and I did question AD's acquisition it at the time, though I remained optimistic. Not like I don't admit I'm wrong. I said TBC was a scum sucking rodent who would never be anything but a fill in at best. I've been doing the Wayne's World "I am not worthy" on that one for a while, and very happy to.
For the record, I vividly remember 2006 and how well AD played for Baltimore, and thinking that he would be a perfect fit for the Pats. I never thought we had a chance at him, and I was elated when we signed him. Sigh. Be careful for what you want, you may just get it.
I also thought TBC was a JAG when he was first here, and that SF overpaid wildly when he left. I was underwhelmed to say the least when we re-signed him, and hoped we would cut him in TC and keep Vince Redd.
0 for 2 on those 2 signings.