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Originally Posted by Rausch
Hate the deal but now that it's done I wonder if we can find someone to trade down with and get our 2nd back...
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My thought too. Hope that some teams are in love with one of the QB's or OT's. It'd be nice to trade down a bit and get our 2nd back. Otherwise, Curry here we come. Maybe they think he can be a rush backer. Before you say he's not worth the pick...Derrick Thomas was the 4th overall pick.
This is a good deal. I'm certain that Pioli and Haley weren't scared of flopping their first pick, rather they both agreed that Stafford and Sanchez WERE the best option, but neither would be worth the 3rd overall pick. Neither would last to our 2nd either, and we needed a QB. The value we got...is outstanding, the value the Patriots got, was outstanding. Good deal for both teams.
Chiefs got a QB and LB they dearly need. The QB, young with potential. Who can compete with another young QB with potential. As for the LB, he brings LB help, helps usher in the Patriots culture, and brings his wisdom. Good pickups.
The Patriots got something for an older LB who probably wouldn't be around too much longer anyway. A win. They upgraded their investment of a 7th round pick to a 2nd rounder, and they cleared room under the salary cap. Which they dearly need.