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

[BUSTAMOVE]

You and me both brother. I’ve been wrong many more times than I’ve been right.

At least we can admit it

 

[scott99]

At least we can admit it

Agreed.

 

[Ross12]

Diggs had over 1000yds at age 32 so, it's not really the cliff for a proven Wide Receiver.

Yeah, what I am trying to say is that while Brown may still be a good and productive receiver by then, he would be slowing down. As we could all see last year, while Diggs was still a good player, he was not prime Diggs. Even factoring in the return from injury, that is apparent. The team is currently trading for what is effectively prime AJ Brown, or close to prime, but in 3-4 years he will not be that anymore. He may still be a player capable of a 1000 yard season but his skillset would most likely be diminished to some degree. So, you would probably not want to be paying top of the market WR rates for that. However he may still have value - look at Davante Adams in LA last year, who is 34 and was a very valuable player for the Rams but was not their #1. Of course, his AAV is also only around $20M, so that's commensurate with his decline. Hopefully that makes sense.

 

[PatsFan2]

Yeah, what I am trying to say is that while Brown may still be a good and productive receiver by then, he would be slowing down. As we could all see last year, while Diggs was still a good player, he was not prime Diggs. Even factoring in the return from injury, that is apparent. The team is currently trading for what is effectively prime AJ Brown, or close to prime, but in 3-4 years he will not be that anymore. He may still be a player capable of a 1000 yard season but his skillset would most likely be diminished to some degree. So, you would probably not want to be paying top of the market WR rates for that. However he may still have value - look at Davante Adams in LA last year, who is 34 and was a very valuable player for the Rams but was not their #1. Of course, his AAV is also only around $20M, so that's commensurate with his decline. Hopefully that makes sense.

I was going to mention Davante Adams too: who's best year to date came @ age 29. The same age A.J. will be this upcoming season. IF A.J. shows he can consistently beat #1 coverage: I don't think anyone here will be upset *compensation included*.

 

[Ross12]

I was going to mention Davante Adams too who's best year to date came @ age 29. The same age A.J. will be this upcoming season. IF A.J. shows he can consistently beat #1 coverage: I don't think anyone here would be upset.

I think Adams is a good reference point for Brown. Also, who was Adams playing for when he had his best season? Josh McDaniels.

 

[PatsFan2]

I think Adams is a good reference point for Brown. Also, who was Adams playing for when he had his best season? Josh McDaniels.

I completely forgot McDaniels was his HC then wow. @The Gr8est McDaniels and Davante Adams @ 29 now A.J. Brown and McDaniels @ age 29 Hmmmmm.

 

[Ring 6]

I'm beginning to think that for Hiowie the key to the compensation on this trade is the term "First Round" I think we all believe that Brown is NOT worth a first round pick in any year due to his age and chronic knee issues. So to make Philly happy we have to give the PERCEPTION of giving them a first round pick, yet not give them the VALUE of a first round pick and that is why putting it in a future year, like 28-30 might work and/or bringing something back like a 3rd or 4th would as well. They get to say they got a first, and we get the talent for his true value and fair price.

I think Philadelphia cares more about value than perception.
I’m thinking the right deal is a 3 and a 5. Philly has no leverage.

 

[PatsFan2]

I think Philadelphia cares more about value than perception.
I’m thinking the right deal is a 3 and a 5. Philly has no leverage.

And too much WR's it seems like.