I wonder if anyone has contacted us in regards to Peppers?

[nosuchthingasapanther]

Yeah, I don't disagree and with sending Cassel off it could happen. I just don't see it though...

me either.

every season new england collects draft picks like hookers collect STDs, and every season they use those picks to get good quality bargain players.

they have a need, but it won't be met with peppers.

[Highlandfire]

I don't disagree with you, but they have a need, the necessary cap space and compensation to do it if they want. I don't expect it, but I won't be shocked if it happens.

Agreed.

[mantal]

Patriots are the class act of the league, much as I hate to say it. They are consistently the best team around because they don't get crazy with free agency and fill in there while drafting to make their squad what it is. That's the formula I want to follow and so far we are...

[Johnny Rockets]

If you want, I could call the Eagles and try to broker a deal. We have plenty of cap room and we could give you back that #1 draft pick you guys gave us last year along with something else maybe for Peppers. Not doing anything tonight and the sh*tty weather has me bored to tears so let me know if you guys want me to start making some calls.

[mantal]

If you want, I could call the Eagles and try to broker a deal. We have plenty of cap room and we could give you back that #1 draft pick you guys gave us last year along with something else maybe for Peppers. Not doing anything tonight and the sh*tty weather has me bored to tears so let me know if you guys want me to start making some calls.

If you've got the time, I'm sure it would make a lot of people here happy. Not me, but a lot of others...

But do you guys have anything left to trade?...

[Highlandfire]

Patriots are the class act of the league, much as I hate to say it. They are consistently the best team around because they don't get crazy with free agency and fill in there while drafting to make their squad what it is. That's the formula I want to follow and so far we are...

Agreed. The draft is the best way to go which is why I really wish we had our first back. but unless we move pep, we are going to have to draft really well rounds 2-7

[Dingo_ate_Babies]

your birdie would know

[Squirrel]

If you've got the time, I'm sure it would make a lot of people here happy. Not me, but a lot of others...

But do you guys have anything left to trade?...

No they dont unless you want Mcnabb.

[mantal]

Agreed. The draft is the best way to go which is why I really wish we had our first back. but unless we move pep, we are going to have to draft really well rounds 2-7

Yep, you're quite correct. But do you honestly think we'll draft anything better in this draft than Julius Peppers?...

I can understand the hate, but still...

[User Name]

Just playing a little more devils advocate here, but the Vrabel, Cassel for a second deal was a little rushed. On the surface I believe it was just a deal among friends giving the Chiefs a bone. However If you want to read the tea leaves it sets up the scenario that they cleared the way for Peppers, it actually sets up like that's exactly what they did. What other (arguably) available player would they need that much cap space for right now?

As far as the Patriots track record for value, they will pay market value, they just don't overpay, and tend to convince players to take less for sake of the team. If Pep really isn't about the money who knows.

Just thinking out loud.

[Highlandfire]

Yep, you're quite correct. But do you honestly think we'll draft anything better in this draft than Julius Peppers?...

I can understand the hate, but still...

No hate at all. I just dont' like hanging onto players that dont' want to be here for one year. that is a way for them to play it safe to not get hurt, which kills performance. Hell I bet he pulls a hammy in camp (wink wink) and doesn't even play that much.

I would rather move the player, get best value and draft his replacement. Look Pep is a freak, no getting around it and no player in this draft is even close, but we need to do all we can realistically to secure the RDE position.

[Phil Dees]

One scenario being floated about is the Pats attempting to trade for Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers, who was given the franchise tag by the Panthers. Adam Schefter of the NFL Network has reported that New England is the only AFC team to whom Peppers will approve a trade, and it's possible that if the Panthers trade him, they want to deal him out of the NFC.

http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20090228_patriots_cassel_breaking_news.11738342.html

[User Name]

One scenario being floated about is the Pats attempting to trade for Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers, who was given the franchise tag by the Panthers. Adam Schefter of the NFL Network has reported that New England is the only AFC team to whom Peppers will approve a trade, and it's possible that if the Panthers trade him, they want to deal him out of the NFC.

http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20090228_patriots_cassel_breaking_news.11738342.html

Yeah nothing really new the rumors have been floating for weeks now since Peppers said he wouldn't mind landing in NE (they were reportedly on his list). Most every article you read mentions the rumors.

What's making them louder is people (like myself) trying to figure out the Vrabel, Cassel to KC for a second thing. On the surface only two reasons to make that move, charity or clearing out for a big FA move, and the big FA that's been attached to the Pat's is Peppers

[mantal]

No hate at all. I just dont' like hanging onto players that dont' want to be here for one year. that is a way for them to play it safe to not get hurt, which kills performance. Hell I bet he pulls a hammy in camp (wink wink) and doesn't even play that much.

I would rather move the player, get best value and draft his replacement. Look Pep is a freak, no getting around it and no player in this draft is even close, but we need to do all we can realistically to secure the RDE position.

Though the entire dynamic of the whole deal has changed. It's possible that Peppers doesn't even want to change anymore, but even if he does, he cannot can it or it would kill his trading status. I just don't understand this logic...