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Not sure this has been noted elsewhere. but BB really knows how to wheel and deal.
A commenter on patriots.com has a great perspective on the Branch trade:
"Justin Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 6:51 am
On the news of Deion Branch returning to New England I realized something.
The Patriots drafted Deion Branch in the second round.
He helped them win two superbowls and became one’s MVP.
They traded Branch for a 1st round pick giving them two.
That 1st round pick turned into Brandon Merriweather (Pro Bowl Saftey)
The second 1st round pick was traded to the 49ers for a 1st and 4th round picks the next year.
That first rounder became Jerod Mayo (Defensive rookie of the year)
That 4th round pick then turned into Randy Moss when they traded with the Raiders.
Randy got them to a superbowl and helped break huge records including going 16 - 0.
They trade Moss for a 3rd round pick getting back more value. (received for 4th traded for 3rd)
They trade Maroney for a 4th round pick which they then used to pick up Deion Branch.
Which is basically like trading Maroney (a bust) for Deion Branch.
So basically..
They turned Deion Branch into Moss, Merriweather and Mayo.
And now they have Branch back PLUS a new 3rd round pick.
That’s just mind boggling lol. They actually gained and lost nothing from all of this.
Now the Patriots have young talented receivers a young learning defense and Branch to teach them.
Thats just insane. They got so much for Branch and now they have him again LOL."
Found in the comment section from:
Nick Kaczur heads to injured reserve as Patriots announce Deion Branch trade | ProFootballTalk.com
A commenter on patriots.com has a great perspective on the Branch trade:
"Justin Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 6:51 am
On the news of Deion Branch returning to New England I realized something.
The Patriots drafted Deion Branch in the second round.
He helped them win two superbowls and became one’s MVP.
They traded Branch for a 1st round pick giving them two.
That 1st round pick turned into Brandon Merriweather (Pro Bowl Saftey)
The second 1st round pick was traded to the 49ers for a 1st and 4th round picks the next year.
That first rounder became Jerod Mayo (Defensive rookie of the year)
That 4th round pick then turned into Randy Moss when they traded with the Raiders.
Randy got them to a superbowl and helped break huge records including going 16 - 0.
They trade Moss for a 3rd round pick getting back more value. (received for 4th traded for 3rd)
They trade Maroney for a 4th round pick which they then used to pick up Deion Branch.
Which is basically like trading Maroney (a bust) for Deion Branch.
So basically..
They turned Deion Branch into Moss, Merriweather and Mayo.
And now they have Branch back PLUS a new 3rd round pick.
That’s just mind boggling lol. They actually gained and lost nothing from all of this.
Now the Patriots have young talented receivers a young learning defense and Branch to teach them.
Thats just insane. They got so much for Branch and now they have him again LOL."
Found in the comment section from:
Nick Kaczur heads to injured reserve as Patriots announce Deion Branch trade | ProFootballTalk.com