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

[Wozzy]

If he goes off for 2 years and is gone going into the 2028 draft, and THEN we lose that 1st rounder for him, no one will forget the draft pick spent for him.

If he goes off for two season it will be going into the 2028 draft and we’ll have a first round pick again. That pick will probably come at the very end of the round. If the team is blowing the doors off opponents nobody will care.

Even if we win a Super Bowl with him, a 1st round pick is still a 1st round pick. In 2028 when Maye and Gonzalez are costing a fortune compared to what they cost us now, top talent on a reasonable contract become that much more critical.

A pick at the end of the round is a couple picks away from the second round. Winning rings is the only thing that matters.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

If he goes off for two season it will be going into the 2028 draft and we’ll have a first round pick again. That pick will probably come at the very end of the round. If the team is blowing the doors off opponents nobody will care.

A pick at the end of the round is a couple picks away from the second round. Winning rings is the only thing that matters.

People still bring up what a bad decision Dominique Easley was. We won the Super Bowl his rookie year, 3 of the next 5.

7 years later, people still get angry talking about N'Keal Harry, the last pick of the 1st round. No one can convince me that if we somehow scratched our way past Seattle and we were the defending champs, that failed pick from 7 years ago would have magically gone away and no one would care anymore.

 

[reflexblue]

Just re-sign diggs

 

[Brotherblues]

People still bring up what a bad decision Dominique Easley was. We won the Super Bowl his rookie year, 3 of the next 5.

7 years later, people still get angry talking about N'Keal Harry, the last pick of the 1st round. No one can convince me that if we somehow scratched our way past Seattle and we were the defending champs, that failed pick from 7 years ago would have magically gone away and no one would care anymore.

The Harry miss is greatly amplified by its consequences.

If they come out of that draft with AJ Brown, the entire Brady to Tampa saga may never happen. Antonio Brown and Sanu probably don't happen either.

The boat would have still sunk eventually, but they might have fished an extra Lombardi before the end.

 

[Wozzy]

People still bring up what a bad decision Dominique Easley was. We won the Super Bowl his rookie year, 3 of the next 5.

Because Easley sucked, and for the record I hated the pick at the time. Not only was he an average athlete, but he had that injury history. That’s not the same as trading a late round pick for a player.

7 years later, people still get angry talking about N'Keal Harry, the last pick of the 1st round. No one can convince me that if we somehow scratched our way past Seattle and we were the defending champs, that failed pick from 7 years ago would have magically gone away and no one would care anymore.

I’d say you’re highlighting the fact that first round picks can bust outright, or if not a complete bust they can turn into an average contributor. While other first round picks like Ty Warren can turn into a great player, suffer a hip injury and never play again.

There’s all sorts of things that can go wrong in every direction. I already stated I don’t want to trade a first for Brown. I initially said a 4th, but have moved off that to a 3rd based off skyrocketing WR salaries. I’d throw a WR in there as well just because we’d have too many and a couple that need contracts.

I want to win rings most of all. If they went to three Super Bowls over the next four years and won two of them with Brown leading the league in receiving… I’m pretty sure nobody would give a crap about the return compensation.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

Because Easley sucked, and for the record I hated the pick at the time. Not only was he an average athlete, but he had that injury history. That’s not the same as trading a late round pick for a player.

I’d say you’re highlighting the fact that first round picks can bust outright, or if not a complete bust they can turn into an average contributor. While other first round picks like Ty Warren can turn into a great player, suffer a hip injury and never play again.

There’s all sorts of things that can go wrong in every direction. I already stated I don’t want to trade a first for Brown. I initially said a 4th, but have moved off that to a 3rd based off skyrocketing WR salaries. I’d throw a WR in there as well just because we’d have too many and a couple that need contracts.

I want to win rings most of all. If they went to three Super Bowls over the next four years and won two of them with Brown leading the league in receiving… I’m pretty sure nobody would give a crap about the return compensation.

My point about Easley is he cost us a 1st round pick, and I don't think anyone can make the argument he cost us a Super Bowl win. We still want someone else because maybe they help us win more.

Again, I have no issue with trading a 3rd or 4th rounder for Brown, but I can't get behind trading a 1st rounder for him, and I can't get behind the idea that the 1st rounder won't matter if we've won.

We could be voted the greatest team ever at the end of the 2027 season, and I guarantee we'll have a need the following April on day 1 of the draft.

 

[Wozzy]

My point about Easley is he cost us a 1st round pick, and I don't think anyone can make the argument he cost us a Super Bowl win. We still want someone else because maybe they help us win more.

Again, I have no issue with trading a 3rd or 4th rounder for Brown, but I can't get behind trading a 1st rounder for him, and I can't get behind the idea that the 1st rounder won't matter if we've won.

We could be voted the greatest team ever at the end of the 2027 season, and I guarantee we'll have a need the following April on day 1 of the draft.

The great thing about being a winning organization and having that reputation is other teams will want your players. You can trade players you don’t want to pay, or who are about to get overpaid. I don’t think this iteration of the Pats is there yet, but put together another great season or two and maybe.

During the dynasty we had multiple instances of having two first round picks… so much so the league owners created fictional infractions to steal two of them from us. You trade a pick, you can trade a player and recoup a pick. The goal ultimately is to build the best team and win rings… the draft is only part of that.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

My point about Easley is he cost us a 1st round pick, and I don't think anyone can make the argument he cost us a Super Bowl win. We still want someone else because maybe they help us win more.

Again, I have no issue with trading a 3rd or 4th rounder for Brown, but I can't get behind trading a 1st rounder for him, and I can't get behind the idea that the 1st rounder won't matter if we've won.

We could be voted the greatest team ever at the end of the 2027 season, and I guarantee we'll have a need the following April on day 1 of the draft.

Rams treat first rd picks like candy and they still have won a SB and have sniffed around others.
There’s more than one way to build a winner.
You know how many fanbases would trade a 1st rd pick to be serious contenders for 2-3 years…..all but Pats fans.
One first rd will not make or break a team, unless it’s a very early first rd pick and you need a QB. That’s not a spot we will be in for the foreseeable future.

 

[zimmy]

If he was worth a 1st rounder there would be more teams ready to offer one. The fact it only seems to be us suggests we are overpaying.

 

[Real fan 02]

Maye can win in the playoffs with AJ Brown.

We better hope that's the case.

The problem last playoffs was the OL. There were WRs who were open -- Diggs certainly was.

I believe the Diggs option is still on the table during the combine Wolf mentioned the door is open for him to return. With one of his many legal issues resolved he's available!

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

Rams treat first rd picks like candy and they still have won a SB and have sniffed around others.
There’s more than one way to build a winner.
You know how many fanbases would trade a 1st rd pick to be serious contenders for 2-3 years…..all but Pats fans.
One first rd will not make or break a team, unless it’s a very early first rd pick and you need a QB. That’s not a spot we will be in for the foreseeable future.

Serious question: if the Pats beat Seattle in February, would you be any less enthusiastic about trading a future 1st rounder for AJ Brown?

 

[TheRainMaker]

Serious question: if the Pats beat Seattle in February, would you be any less enthusiastic about trading a future 1st rounder for AJ Brown?

Rams traded their 1st round picks to get that Super Bowl win. If the Pats beat Seattle that would've meant the OL played better. And if Diggs had big game, I believe the Pats would've picked up his tab as a "thank you".

So to answer the question: regardless of whether the Pats won the game or not, AJ Brown is not worth a 1st round pick.

 

[Diffs4]

AJB is just one player who will be 30 in 2027. 30 is the age where most WRs drop off a cliff

Tell that to Diggs, who during his 32-33 age season this year, coming off a torn ACL had more than 1,000 yards. Not all receivers are the same. Burners who depend on speed are most likely done at 30 or so. Technicians, like Diggs, and big bodied receivers like Brown tend to have a longer shelf life. Diggs has proved that, let's see what Brown does.

 

[40yrpatsfan]

If he was worth a 1st rounder there would be more teams ready to offer one. The fact it only seems to be us suggests we are overpaying.

A deal has possibly already been agreed to between NE & Philly, which would account for no other activity going on for AJ. It was in both teams' interest to agree before the draft and maybe even before FA so they could both act accordingly, and everyone knows Brown would be happy coming to NE. We've acquired no WR's via FA or draft, and Philly acquired 3.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Serious question: if the Pats beat Seattle in February, would you be any less enthusiastic about trading a future 1st rounder for AJ Brown?

I’m not enthusiastic about trading a first for him.
I always said a 2nd at most, however deferring to 2028 changes the equation.
Just take AJ’s name out of this. Trading a late first rd pick will not make or break a team with deep playoff aspirations.

 

[PatsFan2]

So when he officially signs will there be another 116 pages thread??

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

I’m not enthusiastic about trading a first for him.
I always said a 2nd at most, however deferring to 2028 changes the equation.
Just take AJ’s name out of this. Trading a late first rd pick will not make or break a team with deep playoff aspirations.

My point is one I've made many times already: fans of this team will always have deep playoff aspirations as long as Drake Maye is our QB. So if we win a Super Bowl with Brown, fantastic. But not one person that happily traded that 1st for him will suddenly stop caring about winning or losing.

We just want one Super Bowl. After that, just one more. Then one more. Then anther, etc.

I despise the thought of losing a 1st rounder, and missing out on a player that could help us going forward, for a guy that may have already played his last game for New England. We will all want to win in 2028 just as much as we do now, no matter what happens in the next two seasons.

 

[PatsFan2]

Rams traded their 1st round picks to get that Super Bowl win. If the Pats beat Seattle that would've meant the OL played better. And if Diggs had big game, I believe the Pats would've picked up his tab as a "thank you".

So to answer the question: regardless of whether the Pats won the game or not, AJ Brown is not worth a 1st round pick.

You know that certain years the NFL Draft sucks right?? 2027 is going to be a very deep Draft at certain positions. I think 2028 is going to be a very weak Draft: Teams are going to lucky to get a back-up caliber type players in that Draft. Here's the point a 2027 First Rounder is going to a better investment than a 2028 First Rounder. You'll remember Isaiah Wynn/Lose and Cole Strange?? both were abysmal First Rounders: Strange should have Never been one. You take a proven player over an unproven Draft pick when you get the opportunity. IF the Patriots doesn't do it: some other Team will.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

Rams traded their 1st round picks to get that Super Bowl win. If the Pats beat Seattle that would've meant the OL played better. And if Diggs had big game, I believe the Pats would've picked up his tab as a "thank you".

So to answer the question: regardless of whether the Pats won the game or not, AJ Brown is not worth a 1st round pick.

I could get behind trading a 1st rounder for Quenton Nelson or someone else along the line, but I still don't see how people can look back at Super Bowl 60 and think AJ Brown would have made all the difference.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

You know that certain years the NFL Draft sucks right?? 2027 is going to be a very deep Draft at certain positions. I think 2028 is going to be a very weak Draft: Teams are going to lucky to get a back-up caliber type players in that Draft. Here's the point a 2027 First Rounder is going to a better investment than a 2028 First Rounder. You'll remember Isaiah Wynn/Lose and Cole Strange?? both were abysmal First Rounders: Strange should have Never been one. You take a proven player over an unproven Draft pick when you get the opportunity. IF the Patriots doesn't do it: some other Team will.

If your stance is that you take the proven player over the unproven draft pick, quit being upset we took N'Keal Harry instead of AJ Brown. The only logical conclusion is to be upset they didn't trade that pick for a veteran.

AJ Brown was an unproven draft pick just like every other player. Why draft him?