Colts sign Deion Branch

[The Brandon Five]

Luck says "I will definitely pick his brain"...umm, why? Are the Colts going to adopt our offense for the game? Shouldn't he be picking Darius Butler's brain?

It would make more sense for Manusky to pick Branch's brain, wouldn't it?

 

[Deus Irae]

On Tuesday, quarterback Tom Brady was asked about seeing his close friend sign with a new team.

"That's for our defense," he said. "They're going to worry about all those guys, prepare for all those guys. And that's part of guys changing teams and so forth. It's nice to see a guy get an opportunity, especially one of your great friends."

Tom Brady happy to see Deion Branch get chance - ESPN Boston



Tom Brady: Devious lying bastard, or evil traitor?






You decide.

 

[dales804]

Luck says "I will definitely pick his brain"...umm, why? Are the Colts going to adopt our offense for the game? Shouldn't he be picking Darius Butler's brain?

It would make more sense for Manusky to pick Branch's brain, wouldn't it?

Probably because Deion practiced against the Patriots defense for like seven seasons. Maybe Luck thinks he can let him know about some possible tendencies.

 

[captain stone]

I agree. The Pats under Bill & Skippy & Brady are nothing if not predictable.

 

[PatsDeb]

Tom Brady happy to see Deion Branch get chance - ESPN Boston



Tom Brady: Devious lying bastard, or evil traitor?






You decide.

You forgot Masterful Sith Lord planting spy and confidante in enemy camp. That is my vote.

 

[patfanken]

You forgot Masterful Sith Lord planting spy and confidante in enemy camp. That is my vote.

And if the Pats manage to win this game, THAT is exactly what the haters will all be saying.

 

[jmt57]

You forgot Masterful Sith Lord planting spy and confidante in enemy camp. That is my vote.

And if the Pats manage to win this game, THAT is exactly what the haters will all be saying.

Actually, I already saw that idea written earlier today by an Indy fan while lurking on one a Colts fan forum.

 

[PatsDeb]

And if the Pats manage to win this game, THAT is exactly what the haters will all be saying.

Haters gonna hate!! I hope it comes to pass!!

 

[Deus Irae]

“Deion had a great career here — I think he was here for seven years or north thereof,” Belichick said. “Very smart, professional player. Great leader. One of the top guys we’ve had here in terms of off the field work ethic, leadership, intelligence, preparation, all those things. He had some very productive seasons here. He’s a tremendous person. He’s had a great career.”

It Is What It Is » Colts coach Chuck Pagano: Just made sense to sign ex-Patriots WR Deion Branch


First Brady, now Belichick. Is there no end to this treachery?

 

[fumbrunner]

You utterly fail to grasp the import that the Twig's signing is the most perfidious defection since General Benedict Arnold went over to the Brit Pats giving them Washington's plans for Monticello. OK, wrong president, but still, you get the idea. When he comes to Gillette we should all stand, turn around and give him the famous "Braveheart" display.

Alternatively, this couldn't be some dark, insidious machination by BB to use The Twig to insert a "virus" into the Colts game plan, could it?

I dunno. It's pretty egregious. I expect to see his head someday above the Traitor's Walk in the Red Keep.

 

[Ring 6]

My first reaction was "Meh". I don't get the whole loyalty angle. These are professional athletes playing in a cut-throat league where players are unmercifully cut in sometimes really unfortunate situations. Pats chose not to re-sign Branch this year. When injuries came around, they chose an oft-concussed player over him. Good for him to get a late paycheck and potentially one more playoff run.

Physically, he is close to done and will likely contribute little on Sat. If the signing fires up Brady, even a little, but allowing him to play against one of his best friends, even better.

Some posters take this stuff waaay too personally.

Yup.
I have no clue why Branch should have loyalty to a team that told him they don't want him any more.

 

[RoughingthePasser]

I had the same thought, but this offense is different from the offense that Deion played in. VERY Different. I doubt it will make a difference. It wouldn't surprise me if he isn't even active.

Tedy Bruschi: Adding Deion Branch can help Colts - ESPN Boston

 

[pherein]

Yes Branch was hired for information, but hes also a pretty solid WR. IT was on purpose to get inside information about the PATs. But, most, support Goodell's thinking.
They want this to be a unpassionate buisness with no loyalites. So, its a very smart business decision by Branch. I dont fault him for making his bling bling. He served NE very well, and gave all he had. Why should Branch pass up $100,000's so Pats fans feel better?

 

[Brady6]

Tom Brady happy to see Deion Branch get chance - ESPN Boston



Tom Brady: Devious lying bastard, or evil traitor?

You decide.

Brady says the politically correct thing, so his quote is meaningless. He has brand to protect that he is not going to jeopardize for to share his feelings about Branch.

I really don’t understand why anyone would feel compelled to defend Deion Branch, I mean listen I get it some people don’t have an issue with his decision that’s fine but what motivation could you possibly have to advocate on his behalf to the people who do take issue with it. He is not a Patriots player, he is actually our opponent on Sunday and you and others are spending your time defending him against your fellow fans of the Patriots. I don’t get it.

Go to a Colts forum and stick up for Branch, but aren’t we all fans of the same team and isn’t Branch now a member of the team that we’re facing and who stands between us and the conference championship game? Some of you seem a little mixed up or more interested in confrontation than the success of this team. Personally I don’t like what Branch did simply becaue there is a 1% chance that he could do or provide something that results in us losing the game, I do not want to lose the game and that is what matters to me, not defending a guy with $45 mil in career earnings that would not even acknowledge me if we were in the same room.

 

[Brady6]

Yup.
I have no clue why Branch should have loyalty to a team that told him they don't want him any more.

Well no other team wanted him either and right now he is at best a 5th string WR on the 2nd lowest seeded team left in the AFC playoffs. He has not played football in nearly a year and he is 34 years old with nothing left in the tank. Given all those factors why slap an organization that provided a lot of good to you in your lifetime in the face? Really what it comes down to is the ends justifying the means, and most likely Branch will be done after Sundays game win or lose because once Heyward Bay is healthy they will cut Branch and bring in someone who can do more to help the team on STs or other phases of the game.

 

[OhExaulted1]

Meatface! You have the second-best username on the board.

Thanks Patjew. It's always nice to be reminded by my minions that my godlike omnipotent status is still recognized.

 

[chasa]

Yes Branch was hired for information, but hes also a pretty solid WR. IT was on purpose to get inside information about the PATs. But, most, support Goodell's thinking.
They want this to be a unpassionate buisness with no loyalites. So, its a very smart business decision by Branch. I dont fault him for making his bling bling. He served NE very well, and gave all he had. Why should Branch pass up $100,000's so Pats fans feel better?

hes not making 100,000

 

[pherein]

hes not making 100,000

$100,000's Im dyslexic and know thats plural lol, joking. They paid him good money. Branch is a peice of meat in Goodells buisness model. He needs to get his money while he can. Like hes going to be a award winning scientist after. I dont fault him for providing for his family with the skills he has. At 40 no buisness will touch him, and be worth nothing. With his skills he could work at a super market, maybe, or do advertisements for cars. I mean seriously what loyaly do fans want, when they support the business model.
They are meat, its that simple, as soon as they can be replaced with a younger draft, they are.

 

[Patsrock]

Brady says the politically correct thing, so his quote is meaningless. He has brand to protect that he is not going to jeopardize for to share his feelings about Branch.

I really don’t understand why anyone would feel compelled to defend Deion Branch, I mean listen I get it some people don’t have an issue with his decision that’s fine but what motivation could you possibly have to advocate on his behalf to the people who do take issue with it. He is not a Patriots player, he is actually our opponent on Sunday and you and others are spending your time defending him against your fellow fans of the Patriots. I don’t get it.

Go to a Colts forum and stick up for Branch, but aren’t we all fans of the same team and isn’t Branch now a member of the team that we’re facing and who stands between us and the conference championship game? Some of you seem a little mixed up or more interested in confrontation than the success of this team. Personally I don’t like whatl Branch did simply becaue there is a 1% chance that he could do or provide something that results in us losing the game, I do not want to lose the game and that is what matters to me, not defending a guy with $45 mil in career earnings that would not even acknowledge me if we were in the same room.

Or maybe you are just overreacting. You seem to be the one who wants confrontation. How many times have you said you were done posting?

 

[Zeus]

Probably because Deion practiced against the Patriots defense for like seven seasons. Maybe Luck thinks he can let him know about some possible tendencies.

Aren't most of those defenders on IR?