Are you kidding me New England????

Vrabel and Cassell traded for a 2nd round draft pick.

Really? A SECOND round pick? These guys are worth SO much more than that. Vrabel is a probowl player. Cassell is on his way. And you traded both to KC for a 2nd round pick...

They better hope Brady is healthy. And that Bruschi can shake off his age as a linebacker. Because they just traded the future of the team with Cassell and major part of the heartbeat of the D with Vrabel.

Vrabel and Cassell traded for a 2nd round draft pick.

Really? A SECOND round pick? These guys are worth SO much more than that. Vrabel is a probowl player. Cassell is on his way. And you traded both to KC for a 2nd round pick...

They better hope Brady is healthy. And that Bruschi can shake off his age as a linebacker. Because they just traded the future of the team with Cassell and major part of the heartbeat of the D with Vrabel.

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I predict Brady is gonna screw up his right knee in the season-opener (assuming he actually plays)

Poor Cassel though, he was starting to get in rhythm with the Pats, but now he's going to a really really crappy team:lol: ow well, better luck next year.

Vrabel and Cassell traded for a 2nd round draft pick.

Really? A SECOND round pick? These guys are worth SO much more than that. Vrabel is a probowl player. Cassell is on his way. And you traded both to KC for a 2nd round pick...

They better hope Brady is healthy. And that Bruschi can shake off his age as a linebacker. Because they just traded the future of the team with Cassell and major part of the heartbeat of the D with Vrabel.

terrible deal for NECloud_Insurance

yeah terrible deal.

1. Opens up major cap room space to try and sign some veteran players who fit the system (Ray Lewis being one).

2. Adds another 1st day pick to their upcoming draft. The now have one first-rounder and three second-rounder to try and move up to get an impact player and/or get another first-rounder.

3. Still has adequate back-up QB in Kevin O'Connell who is schooled in the spread offense.

4. Means the team is satisfied with Brady's health.

5. In case he's not back up to speed the signing of Fred Taylor solidifies the team's depth at running back so the offense doesn't become pass-heavy.

yeah, terrible deal indeed.

[QUOTE="Cloud_Insurance"]terrible deal for NEBuck_Hotep

yeah terrible deal.

1. Opens up major cap room space to try and sign some veteran players who fit the system (Ray Lewis being one).

2. Adds another 1st day pick to their upcoming draft. The now have one first-rounder and three second-rounder to try and move up to get an impact player and/or get another first-rounder.

3. Still has adequate back-up QB in Kevin O'Connell who is schooled in the spread offense.

4. Means the team is satisfied with Brady's health.

5. In case he's not back up to speed the signing of Fred Taylor solidifies the team's depth at running back so the offense doesn't become pass-heavy.

yeah, terrible deal indeed.

Pretty bad deal. But a good one for Patriot haters like me.:D Seriously though, they were at least first rounder pick worthy. I guess they are professionals and know what their doing.FFCYAN

[QUOTE="FFCYAN"]Pretty bad deal. But a good one for Patriot haters like me.:D Seriously though, they were at least first rounder pick worthy. I guess they are professionals and know what their doing.FragStains

brady has been healthy for most of his career, so its not like hes injury prone. im sure brady will be fine and we wont need cassel.

the patriots have a history of getting rid of veterans players just in time, so im going to go with their track record on vrabel.

i wouldnt put it past NE to get some good deals on draft day with some of their many picks.

[QUOTE="FragStains"][QUOTE="FFCYAN"]Pretty bad deal. But a good one for Patriot haters like me.:D Seriously though, they were at least first rounder pick worthy. I guess they are professionals and know what their doing.FFCYAN

Sure, if there wasn't a salary cap. Niners did that with Montana and young but there was no cap so they could afford to pay a back-up qb with starter money. Cassel had a very good year, but he was in a system which made sure his chances of making mistakes were minimized. It doesn't hurt to have Moss and Welker to throw to. Cassel is going to a team that's in rebuilding mode and one installing a new offense. He may know the offense they're installing but the rest of the team will still be in learning mode.

Brady's health has always been less than 100 percent. Remember, since his rookie year he was always listed as probable to play by Darth Belichik. I think people are finding any reason to hate on the Pats without actually know how off-season football works. The money they don't have to pay Cassel now can go to shoring up their defense. It also puts them in a good situation next year when the league doesn't have a salary cap system.

I also think Kevin O'Connell would surprise people if he ever had to come in due to Brady going down again.

Darth Belechik... :lol: warbmxjohn

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[QUOTE="Cloud_Insurance"]terrible deal for NEzombie_forumite

yeah terrible deal.

1. Opens up major cap room space to try and sign some veteran players who fit the system (Ray Lewis being one).

2. Adds another 1st day pick to their upcoming draft. The now have one first-rounder and three second-rounder to try and move up to get an impact player and/or get another first-rounder.

3. Still has adequate back-up QB in Kevin O'Connell who is schooled in the spread offense.

4. Means the team is satisfied with Brady's health.

5. In case he's not back up to speed the signing of Fred Taylor solidifies the team's depth at running back so the offense doesn't become pass-heavy.

yeah, terrible deal indeed.

I've always been a Cassell fan and knew he was going to do the team proud last season and he did.

That's why it sucks to see him go. He was the future of the team. I do trust Belechick. He's one of the best coaches out there. I just think we should've held on to Cassell.

But good for Cassell... now he'll get to be the leader on another team.