Patriots Rumor A.J. Brown trade rumors heat up - Should Patriots get him?

[Huckleberry1]

Belichick is not my idol. But if he's still taking crap for drafting Harry over Brown, Roseman should still be getting booed every time he's in public for drafting Reagor over Justin Jefferson.

But i will ask you, who is our QB right now? Because if we had drafted Brown, I have to believe at 26 years old he would have been worth at minimum another win or two back in 2023, which means we don't have the #3 pick used for Drake Maye. So who's throwing the ball to AJ this season?

And if we still would have gone 4-13 with a 26 year old AJ Brown, I'm not trading anything over a 6th round pick for him at 29.

When dealing with PF2 it's always good to remind yourself that he wanted Wolf to trade the #3 pick for Justin Fields. Literally no one here has a worse track record of football decisions.

 

[PatsFan2]

Belichick is not my idol. But if he's still taking crap for drafting Harry over Brown, Roseman should still be getting booed every time he's in public for drafting Reagor over Justin Jefferson.

But i will ask you, who is our QB right now? Because if we had drafted Brown, I have to believe at 26 years old he would have been worth at minimum another win or two back in 2023, which means we don't have the #3 pick used for Drake Maye. So who's throwing the ball to AJ this season?

And if we still would have gone 4-13 with a 26 year old AJ Brown, I'm not trading anything over a 6th round pick for him at 29.

I'm not going there: memories don't leave like people do they always stay with you.

 

[Rob0729]

I know that Moss wasn't interested in playing for the Raiders anymore, but I never heard he looked slow. Randy Moss can run backwards faster than most can run forwards. And he certainly never looked as slow as Brown did last season.

Moss looked like ass in 2006. Only had 553 yards and 3 TDs. Only caught 43.8% of his targets. Only had 5.8 Yards per Target. Had a success rate of 42.7% (at least 40% of the yards needed to get a first down on first down, 60% of the yards needed on second down, and converting a first down on third and fourth downs). All were career lows to that point.

He did look slow that year because he gave up on plays and was totally disinterested. He was injured for part of the year and missed 3 games, but overall he looked like he was toast.

Not the same position, but you can say the same thing about Brady in 2019. He looked like he was on a massive decline that year. And he rebounded in Tampa the following year.

When a player isn't motivated and is unhappy in their situation, many times their production declines because of it. The Eagles offense was in shambles last year and the OC sucked balls.

There is always a chance he is just declining, but I don't know if it is really the case.

 

[Triumph]

You’re insistent they need a “WR1.”

AJ Brown at 29 is a better player than Diggs at 33.

As long as they give up minimal draft compensation it’s smart. It’s just money… short term money at that.

If the cost was minimal this trade would have buyers around the block.

Its obvious that is not the case.

Youre oblivious to the fact that the Pats do need a WR1 and better WRs than 2025. Romeo is a JAG and thats why GB let him go, but do tell us about his 18 TDs in 3 seasons.

 

[Rob0729]

If the cost was minimal this trade would have buyers around the block.

Its obvious that is not the case.

Youre oblivious to the fact that the Pats do need a WR1 and better WRs than 2025. Romeo is a JAG and thats why GB let him go, but do tell us about his 18 TDs in 3 seasons.

The problem with teams' interest in Brown is probably not the trade compensation, it is the timing of the trade. Only one team can get him. And the other teams who don't are screwed on June 2nd if they passed on a WR in the draft or in free agency or tied up money for Brown which could have gone to another need.

Reports are that the Rams dropped out because Brown wasn't available until after June 1st. Not because of the trade compensation. The Rams' history shows they are not afraid to spend a lot of high draft picks to acquire players.

 

[The Gr8est]

Many people said the same thing about Randy Moss in the offseason of 2007.

Brown, like Moss was in 2006, is miserable where he is and frustrated with the offense. Brown may have been like Moss in 2006 and mailing in the effort because of it. There was a lot wrong with the Eagles offense last year way beyond any issues with Brown.

Many people believe that his lack of production last year was motivation issues over deteriorating skills. That is what happened with Moss in 2006. And other WRs in bad situations have mailed it in and then rebounded in a new situation. Look how George Pickens went from an average #1 WR in Pittsburgh to a top receiver in the league in Dallas.

Well, if there is any doubt, then the Eagles need to take the depreciation on the asset, not the Pats.

I was listening to Nick Cattles discussing the Pats’ draft and he mentioned people like 29 year old Mike Owenu would need to be replaced soon due to contract and age,

At the same time that he has been wanting the Pats to trade for the aging and declining AJ Brown.

Way to be consistent Nick.

 

[Triumph]

The problem with teams' interest in Brown is probably not the trade compensation, it is the timing of the trade. Only one team can get him. And the other teams who don't are screwed on June 2nd if they passed on a WR in the draft or in free agency or tied up money for Brown which could have gone to another need.

Reports are that the Rams dropped out because Brown wasn't available until after June 1st. Not because of the trade compensation. The Rams' history shows they are not afraid to spend a lot of high draft picks to acquire players.

Then NE must draft a WR early anyway.

Still, I seriously doubt the Eagles would not ask for a 1st for Brown.

 

[Wozzy]

If the cost was minimal this trade would have buyers around the block.

No, not really. First the Eagles will want to trade him to the AFC. That cuts the amount of NFL teams in half.

Secondly he has a hefty salary, the amount of teams that can absorb that to their salary cap cuts the teams down greatly again.

Lastly, AJ Brown has made his money, he is wealthy. He can veto any trade by saying he won’t report and by threatening retirement. His list of teams is very limited, playoff contenders only.

You're oblivious to the fact that the Pats do need a WR1 and better WRs than 2025. Romeo is a JAG and thats why GB let him go, but do tell us about his 18 TDs in 3 seasons.

The Pats won 6 rings without a WR1, they lost a Super Bowl with the second best WR in NFL history in Randy Moss and had Wes Welker to boot. There is no need for a WR1, it’s fantasy football fan delusion.

Doubs is a strong possession receiver, he’s about to play with the biggest armed and best QB of his career. He will absorb a large percentage of Diggs targets.

Kyle Williams presumably will make the year two leap, he is most likely (not just on the Pats but in the NFL) of developing into the next Stefon Diggs. He got to watch and work with Diggs last year, and has similar athleticism.

Otherwise the WR group is exactly the same as the one last year that ranked 4th in passing yards and led the entire NFL in yards per attempt. They were top five passing attack with a 32 year old Diggs, they’d be a lot better with this year’s group and a younger AJ Brown.

 

[mgteich]

PHI cannot afford to not agreed to the best deal that they can get. They need to be able to move on if they have made their agreement.

I would be shocked to find that PHI has not already made its deal.

 

[mgteich]

Then NE must draft a WR early anyway.

Still, I seriously doubt the Eagles would not ask for a 1st for Brown.

Yes, PHI is rumored to have insisted on a 2026 1st and 3rd.

A 2027 1st with the acquiring team getting to use their 2026 1st is a much, much lower ask.

 

[Dec54]

No, not really. First the Eagles will want to trade him to the AFC. That cuts the amount of NFL teams in half.

Secondly he has a hefty salary, the amount of teams that can absorb that to their salary cap cuts the teams down greatly again.

Lastly, AJ Brown has made his money, he is wealthy. He can veto any trade by saying he won’t report and by threatening retirement. His list of teams is very limited, playoff contenders only.

The Pats won 6 rings without a WR1, they lost a Super Bowl with the second best WR in NFL history in Randy Moss and had Wes Welker to boot. There is no need for a WR1, it’s fantasy football fan delusion.

Doubs is a strong possession receiver, he’s about to play with the biggest armed and best QB of his career. He will absorb a large percentage of Diggs targets.

Kyle Williams presumably will make the year two leap, he is most likely (not just on the Pats but in the NFL) of developing into the next Stefon Diggs. He got to watch and work with Diggs last year, and has similar athleticism.

Otherwise the WR group is exactly the same as the one last year that ranked 4th in passing yards and led the entire NFL in yards per attempt. They were top five passing attack with a 32 year old Diggs, they’d be a lot better with this year’s group and a younger AJ Brown.

Well said Wozzy, like your thinking.

 

[Wozzy]

Yes, PHI is rumored to have insisted on a 2026 1st and 3rd.

A 2027 1st with the acquiring team getting to use their 2026 1st is a much, much lower ask.

Anyone who has watched Pawn Stars or Antiques Roadshow knows that you can ask for whatever you want.

The market sets the price… always.

You either take the best offer, or keep the asset. Philly wants Brown gone, they want that salary off the books… even if they won’t admit it.

 

[The Gr8est]

Anyone who has watched Pawn Stars or Antiques Roadshow knows that you can ask for whatever you want.

The market sets the price… always.

You either take the best offer, or keep the asset. Philly wants Brown gone, they want that salary off the books… even if they won’t admit it.

I hope the Pats are not as motivated to get Brown as some of the posters here.

No way would I happy with the Pats giving up a 1st for him, even a 2027 2nd seems high to me.

Let the Eagles keep him.

 

[mgteich]

I hope the Pats are not as motivated to get Brown as some of the posters here.

No way would I happy with the Pats giving up a 1st for him, even a 2027 2nd seems high to me.

Let the Eagles keep him.

Some posters here will agree with the Vrabel's decision.

Some poster won't agree.

That is true of almost every decision by mnagement.
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For me, it is very likely that the decision has been made. Either there is an agreement or there is not. If there is, we are very unlikely to draft a WR. If not, we could be looking to add a WR, perhaps in the 4th.

 

[Rob0729]

Then NE must draft a WR early anyway.

Still, I seriously doubt the Eagles would not ask for a 1st for Brown.

The Eagles can ask for whatever they want. Doesn't mean they are going to get it.

 

[PatsFan2]

I hope the Pats are not as motivated to get Brown as some of the posters here.

No way would I happy with the Pats giving up a 1st for him, even a 2027 2nd seems high to me.

Let the Eagles keep him.

A.J. Brown Career Stats - NFL - ESPN

Complete career NFL stats for Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver A.J. Brown on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.

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Look at those^ Stats I don't remember the Patriots Drafting a WR that posted those kind of stats for a very very long time. And I go back as far as Morgan and Fryar. Drake Maye will Never take this Team to the promise land until he has a #1 WR or TE. Nobody remembers the SB runner up. Yes some of us want very good talent to go along with our very good QB and not only JAGS. IF you can get a proven Player over a Draft pick that can Bust...you take that proven player every time. The Cap is always going up: stop getting hung up on Draft pick compensation. Regular Season Drake Maye can win us12 games it's the Playoffs Drake Maye I want to see improve.

 

[mgteich]

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Secondly he has a hefty salary, the amount of teams that can absorb that to their salary cap cuts the teams down greatly again.

What do you think that the 2026 salary cap is to a team that trades for Brown?

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

Yes some of us want very good talent to go along with our very good QB and not only JAGS. IF you can get a proven Player over a Draft pick that can Bust...you take that proven player every tIme.

By your standard, JSN shouldn't be on the Seahawks, Chase shouldn't be on the Bengals, Jefferson shouldn't be on the Vikings, Nacua shouldn't be on the Rams and St. Brown shouldn't be on the Lions. Those picks should have been traded for a proven player over a draft pick rhat can bust.

 

[Triumph]

The Eagles can ask for whatever they want. Doesn't mean they are going to get it.

Or, the Eagles can keep Brown.

They have to wait until 6/2 to absorb his cap hit over 2 seasons. Brown can refuse to play and sit out like TO did, The Eagles have been down this road before. A prominent WR could go down in camp and out for 2026, so that team would play ball with Roseman.

 

[Real fan 02]

By your standard, JSN shouldn't be on the Seahawks, Chase shouldn't be on the Bengals, Jefferson shouldn't be on the Vikings, Nacua shouldn't be on the Rams and St. Brown shouldn't be on the Lions. Those picks should have been traded for a proven player over a draft pick rhat can bust.

Goes to show you how piss poor the wr drafting has been.. I have hope for K. Williams.