BradyManny
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I don't know if the lack of precedent means it won't happen, but there are creative ways to get around the lack of room, if that's the only hang up to a trade. For instance (and this may be ****, if it is, I expect to be beaten bloody within the next few posts), the Patriots and Panthers could sign their respective franchisee's to long-term contracts with equivalent minimal signing bonuses (or no bonus at all) and a June 1 roster bonus that would serve as the equivalent of a signing bonus. The roster bonus is prorated and doesn't count until June, so it would be a non-issue for each team.
I would assume, if the rumor is true and he wants to be on a winner, Peppers may be content with a deal similar to what Seymour signed, short years with big money, nearly all of it guaranteed, but that would depend on Belichick's confidence in Peppers's ability to make the positional transition.
Yeah I can't think of a franchise for franchise trade before - but in theory, I don't even think its that complicated. Cassel for Peppers straight up, both have their contracts torn up upon arrival at their new destination, and both get new deals with the new teams. Wouldn't that work?
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