Rumor: Pats Ready to Make Big Trade

[ArmyCowboy]

The Patriots have cut three players (Banta-Cain, Galloway and Mike Matthews) over the last two days, while activating Brandon Tate from the PUP.

That leaves two empty roster spots. The timing of openning these two roster spots is intriguing.

They have three #2 picks next year and two #1's in 2011.

Rumors are swirling about several large trade possibilities.

 

[theebs]

knowing them they will probably get two pass rushers a probowl wr and good corner or something.

 

[ArmyCowboy]

Patriots' moves spark speculation

Posted by Mike Florio on October 20, 2009 11:58 AM ET
So the New England Patriots have cut four players in less than 24 hours.

The moves have sparked all sorts of speculation.

The release of Tully Banta-Cain, Joey Galloway, Eric Alexander, and Michael Matthews opens up $2.87 million in nonprorated 2009 salary cap space, which in theory allows the Patriots to absorb a player with a full-season base salary of $2.87 million. (Because all players were signed through 2009 only, there's no cap acceleration arising from cutting them.)

Some are speculating that the Patriots are making a play for Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman.

Coincidentally, his full-season base salary for 2009 is $2.972 million.

Another possibility could be Rams running back Steven Jackson (WEEI radio apparently is throwing that one around), but Jackson's full-season base salary if $5.5 million. Also, the Rams reportedly aren't inclined to move him.

Either way, stay tuned.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/20/patriots-moves-spark-speculation/

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Merriman really looked washed up last night. He's damaged goods.

Funny to, because I heard on pregame where he told someone he was going to take his game to a whole new level.

 

[MrMom]

Deion Branch?

Familiar with the system, could be had for cheap, with Galloway gone there's an opening on the depth chart.

 

[ArmyCowboy]

Merriman really looked washed up last night. He's damaged goods.

Funny to, because I heard on pregame where he told someone he was going to take his game to a whole new level.

I guess a "whole new level" could also be construed as a level down too.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Steve Smith?

 

[Yeagermeister]

Steve Smith?

That wouldn't shock me.

 

[garyv]

This is purely my speculation but I'm actually thinking New England maybe clearing way for a Trade with Carolina for Julius Peppers.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Good thread.

This never would have fit in the thread speculating about a big NE trade.

 

[Aikbach]

Why would you want Steven Jackson? Too expensive for what he is and no better skills than Muroney and Taylor.

 

[juck]

Peppers

 

[SLATEmosphere]

If they are smart they will throw one of those 2nd rounders at Carolina for Peppers.

 

[ajk23az]

Why would you want Steven Jackson? Too expensive for what he is and no better skills than Muroney and Taylor.

You serious? Taylor is 40 years old and Maroney is JAG.


ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss suspects Tully Banta-Cain was released in a procedural move that will allow the Patriots to sign him to a multi-year deal.

Banta-Cain was originally signed to the veteran minimum one-year, $620,000 deal, which is not eligible for extension until after the season. Reiss believes that by ripping up the original deal, the side can now move forward with a long-term contract. Banta-Cain reportedly fielded interest from the Browns, Bills, Bucs, and Titans during his brief unemployment.
Source: ESPNBoston.com

 

[burmafrd]

Deadline over so this thread is now pointless.

 

[casmith07]

Why would you want Steven Jackson? Too expensive for what he is and no better skills than Muroney and Taylor.

You must not watch football. At all.

 

[jimmy40]

knowing them they will probably get two pass rushers a probowl wr and good corner or something.

:laugh2:

 

[dbair1967]

How'd that big trade rumor work out?