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This is obviously not particularly good news for the Pats, unless they're trying to play serious hardball here and are hoping Branch wants to stay bad enough to cave in. The absolute best they could hope for in a trade is a 2nd round pick. I'd say it's more likely they would be offered a 3rd round pick.

 
So what would be the best case scenario for Branch?

<====excited Branch owner

 
Fantasy Perspective:

Please not Chicago... Please not Chicago...

From a real football perspective:

Please come to Chicago... Please come to Chicago...

 
people were talking about this on NFL radio and said that Branch has actually lost leverage and the Pat passing game has still looked efficient in the preseason. Man, this is getting super f'ing interesting. Who would be interested in Branch? Chicago maybe???

:popcorn:

 
Borat said:
This is obviously not particularly good news for the Pats, unless they're trying to play serious hardball here and are hoping Branch wants to stay bad enough to cave in. The absolute best they could hope for in a trade is a 2nd round pick. I'd say it's more likely they would be offered a 3rd round pick.
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Kinda weird to say it like that - as it was the Patriots themselves who gave him permission to seek a trade, this wouldn't be "news" at all.The real question is whether this is an escalation of the hard ball or they really feel like they can do without.

The teams that immediately came to mind to me were Philadelphia and Kansas City. I think Kansas City is poised for a run, this could be a great player for them. Of course, I'm getting VERY ahead of myself, lol,

 
Borat said:
This is obviously not particularly good news for the Pats, unless they're trying to play serious hardball here and are hoping Branch wants to stay bad enough to cave in. The absolute best they could hope for in a trade is a 2nd round pick. I'd say it's more likely they would be offered a 3rd round pick.
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The problem here is that I don't think Branch particularly WANTS to stay in N.E. as he feels he will get a lot more money elsewhere.
 
WOW!

I admire the Pats front office and the fans really benefit from them being hardnose with players and contracts...not sure Branch is as important to them as say Chad Johnson is to the Bengals, but I do think teams will step up and try and obtain this guy. What would Branch be like in Dallas? Would they be able to cut ties with TO if this injury and BS continues?

My guess is they would want to trade him somewhere that will pose no threat to them in the post season..Minnesota might be ideal.

 
He will land in...



Minnesota

They're desperatly trying to get a receiver via Oakland (Porter) and NO (Stallworth) but nothing has worked out, they should be able to work out a deal for Branch

 
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Since it says Branch and his agent can negotiate contracts with other teams, I'd assume that if he ends up with another team it will be for around what he was asking the Patriots for. With that in mind, what teams (besides the Pats lol) have that kind of cap space right now? Anyone know?

 
PahtyTom said:
Since it says Branch and his agent can negotiate contracts with other teams, I'd assume that if he ends up with another team it will be for around what he was asking the Patriots for. With that in mind, what teams (besides the Pats lol) have that kind of cap space right now? Anyone know?
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Minnesota's payroll seems light and they're in dire need of receiving help. I could be wrong about the payroll, though.
 
Borat said:
This is obviously not particularly good news for the Pats, unless they're trying to play serious hardball here and are hoping Branch wants to stay bad enough to cave in. The absolute best they could hope for in a trade is a 2nd round pick. I'd say it's more likely they would be offered a 3rd round pick.
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That could backfire on the pats. Branch already has the rings & superbowl mvp. He wants top dollar now.
 
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gocats said:
The Vikings have over $10M in cap room that sounds like his most logical destination
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I remember the Eagles catching some crap earlier this pre-season for having a lot of cap space and not really signing anyone. Anyone confirm?I'll say it again: CHIEFSAlthough, let's be clear - I believe that the most likely team Branch plays for this season is the Neeeew England Patriots.
 
BoltBacker said:
Ministry of Pain said:
WOW!

I admire the Pats front office and the fans really benefit from them being hardnose with players and contracts...
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That's really interesting considering you spent all last summer chiding the Chargers for not giving into Gates salary demands.
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I'm sorry, the Patriots have 3 Super Bowl rings in the last 5 years...how many do the Chargers have? How many times have they been to the playoffs in the last 10 years?
 
PahtyTom said:
Since it says Branch and his agent can negotiate contracts with other teams, I'd assume that if he ends up with another team it will be for around what he was asking the Patriots for. With that in mind, what teams (besides the Pats lol) have that kind of cap space right now? Anyone know?
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Eagles!Branch would be dynomite in the WC offense here. Reid, make it happen.
 
djcolts said:
JetsWillWin said:
The Scientist said:
Branch is a product of the system he is in ..... people are not going to give up what the Pats will ask for him.
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Please explain the particular points of the Patriot offense that props Branch up. Please definse this mysterious "system".
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He probably means the magic of Tom Brady.
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Sure, Brady's a big part of Branch's success to date. But what makes Branch successful is his ability to get off the line quickly and make the quick slants. He's got good hands and decent speed, he's not big or strong, but he's quick, able to make adjustments at the line, and makes nice moves after the catch. If he went to another system, I wouldn't expect him to pick it up immediately, but I would expect him to be able to contribute immediately.
 
gocats said:
He will land in...



Minnesota

They're desperatly trying to get a receiver via Oakland (Porter) and NO (Stallworth) but nothing has worked out, they should be able to work out a deal for Branch
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Seriously, they made offers for these guys. :shock:
 
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JetsWillWin said:
gocats said:
The Vikings have over $10M in cap room that sounds like his most logical destination
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I remember the Eagles catching some crap earlier this pre-season for having a lot of cap space and not really signing anyone. Anyone confirm?I'll say it again: CHIEFSAlthough, let's be clear - I believe that the most likely team Branch plays for this season is the Neeeew England Patriots.
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The Chiefs would be interesting but I just can't see NE pulling the trigger on any team they deem they might face in the psot season...I would think they ship him off to the NFC.
 
The fantasy owners that will really benefit from Branch being traded are the Ben Watson owners. Watson will vault into the top 5 at the TE position. Classic Heap, Gonzo, Gates situation......when the TE is the best receiving option...they will get the WR targets.

 
sholditch said:
here are the teams' cap situations for 06. Eagles have the most cap room of anyone, and could be argued as having the greatest need as well.

http://www.askthecommish.com/salarycap/numbers.asp

I think the Eagles. Right conference, right cap situation, right QB.
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The Eagles always keep extra cap space open during the season. It allows them to exploit a loophole that allows them to have a higher cap the following season. I don't know if that loophole was closed recently, but it would surprise me to see them change gears to make another late season trade for a receiver who's holding out and demanding a trade, considering how well that worked out last time.
 
Completely random thought, probably only for deep leagues... but does Troy Brown step into a starting role in the offense if Branch does indeed go elsewhere? Brady probably feels very comfortable with the old vet so I could see him being a value play in deep deep leagues if he winds up starting...

 
bostonfred said:
sholditch said:
here are the teams' cap situations for 06. Eagles have the most cap room of anyone, and could be argued as having the greatest need as well.

http://www.askthecommish.com/salarycap/numbers.asp

I think the Eagles. Right conference, right cap situation, right QB.
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The Eagles always keep extra cap space open during the season. It allows them to exploit a loophole that allows them to have a higher cap the following season. I don't know if that loophole was closed recently, but it would surprise me to see them change gears to make another late season trade for a receiver who's holding out and demanding a trade, considering how well that worked out last time.
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Branch = T.O.? :thumbdown:
 
Ministry of Pain said:
BoltBacker said:
Ministry of Pain said:
WOW!

I admire the Pats front office and the fans really benefit from them being hardnose with players and contracts...
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That's really interesting considering you spent all last summer chiding the Chargers for not giving into Gates salary demands.
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I'm sorry, the Patriots have 3 Super Bowl rings in the last 5 years...how many do the Chargers have? How many times have they been to the playoffs in the last 10 years?
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Yeah, that's my point slick.And being financially irresponsible will get them closer to a SuperBowl how again? So you are saying that 3 time Super Bowl champions play hardball with their players than other teams shouldn't do the same thing?

I'll hang up and listen. Your answers to these questions should be interesting. Or at the very least entertaining.

 
Trey said:
Completely random thought, probably only for deep leagues... but does Troy Brown step into a starting role in the offense if Branch does indeed go elsewhere? Brady probably feels very comfortable with the old vet so I could see him being a value play in deep deep leagues if he winds up starting...
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Nah, I don't think Brown can hang with the 1/2 CB's. He'll be a nice safety blanket on 3rd down and situations like that, but his absolute ceiling is probably 30 catches at the MOST. Chad Jackson, Reche Caldwell are probably 1/2, and rememer the name.......................wow...forgot his name for a second......BAM CHILDRESS.
 
Trey said:
Completely random thought, probably only for deep leagues... but does Troy Brown step into a starting role in the offense if Branch does indeed go elsewhere? Brady probably feels very comfortable with the old vet so I could see him being a value play in deep deep leagues if he winds up starting...
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That name is starting to look like a real nice WW pick up right about now or a late round WR in redrafts this weekend...people will laugh but after Caldwell who has looked very average...and the TE who will only catch X amount of balls...he is like the next WR that has experience...Chad jackson is not only a rookie but is hurt....Troy Brown coul be a sleeper for 800 yds and 4-5TD by way of attrition there.

 
salmonstud said:
The fantasy owners that will really benefit from Branch being traded are the Ben Watson owners. Watson will vault into the top 5 at the TE position. Classic Heap, Gonzo, Gates situation......when the TE is the best receiving option...they will get the WR targets.
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let the TROY BROWN Revival Begin!**edit**

Damn, I hesitate for a second and all you people beat me to the Troy Brown experience!

 
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