Kremlin Tide Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Raiders | Team trades Gabriel to New England Sat, 2 Sep 2006 12:47:10 -0700 Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports the Oakland Raiders have traded WR Doug Gabriel to the New England Patriots. The compensation for Gabriel has not been announced yet. Gabriel's departure would seem to leave the door open for WR Jerry Porter, who has requested a trade, to move back into the starting lineup. ___________________________________________________________________________________ I'm doubting Gabriel will have much inpact in NE, but one never knows. It's not like they had a lot to begin with.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentw Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Might increase Porter's Value in OAK????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 This is interesting ...Gabriel may end up being the # 1 wr for Pats on opening day ..as it stands now it was Caldwell which is not saying much ...with Brady in there , Gabriel may end up being a valued pick up or draft pick ...also may increase the value for Porter but that remains to be seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Means Curry is back at full health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 My thoughts are Porter is what he always is. Talented and will have some big games but also inconsistent. As for NE Gabriel should play a role but last I checked he isn't anything to say wow about. Him, Brown, Jackson, and Caldwell will all have roles. Personally I don't love any of those 4 WR's, although Jackson has nice upside just needs time. But to think Gabriel comes in with a week of practice and plays a major role game 1 is a bit much IMO. It does say that Branch is done IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Realize too that Gabriel has never been really more than #3 quality and NE has a very complicated offense to learn that never uses any individual wideout that much anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 True DMD , but Brady can make a player out of many a WR ...and with little else competition with Branch still out , Gabriel may in fact have some value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood_69 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 this may hurt ben watsons worth more than anything, gabrial is a decent option especially in a place where the TE is the only option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Realize too that Gabriel has never been really more than #3 quality and NE has a very complicated offense to learn that never uses any individual wideout that much anyway. Does this move him up or down?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Does this move him up or down?? And now would you rather have Burelson, Porter, or Gabriel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 And now would you rather have Burelson, Porter, or Gabriel? tuche' Good point indeed... The Huddle needs to look further into this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 And now would you rather have Burelson, Porter, or Gabriel? Burleson. Hands down. No question. Not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 And now would you rather have Burelson, Porter, or Gabriel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 With this trade, I like Ronald Curry to re-emergy and am now looking at my roster for a potential spot to move him in there. Funny thing is, i have BOTH Reche Caldwell and Doug Gabriel at the end of my receiver bench...I'm leaning toward cutting Mark Bradley and letting the Patriot thing sort itself out (though my desire to cut loose Caldwell is strong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 No one has ever questioned that Curry makes a terrific slot guy, it's just that he cannot remain healthy for more than 3 days in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 No one has ever questioned that Curry makes a terrific slot guy, it's just that he cannot remain healthy for more than 3 days in a row. That's the kicker no doubt. He was about ready to really blossom last year and blam...Considering I went with a bunch of "stuff" at receiver, I am really looking hard at this position for productive prospects that fell through the cracks at my draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderSteve Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 True DMD , but Brady can make a player out of many a WR ...and with little else competition with Branch still out , Gabriel may in fact have some value this may hurt ben watsons worth more than anything, gabrial is a decent option especially in a place where the TE is the only option Wow..What a shocker! Didn't see this coming! I agree with both these points from my fellow huddle members. As a Raider fan I am going to miss Gabriel. He is a good reciever and Maybe Brady minus Branch will use Gabriel a little more then the Raiders did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Jerry Porter 1,200 yds 9 TDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 this may hurt ben watsons worth more than anything, gabrial is a decent option especially in a place where the TE is the only option This is not a crazy statement but what makes Gabriel, who for all the love he seems to be getting has basically in on the field terms done not much, any different than Jackson, Brown, or Caldwell. I think whatever Watson was going to get yesterday he'll still get today. Again Gabriel is a nice option but is not a # 1 WR or even Branch. I don't think this changes Watson's value from a TE with some nice upside at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borge007 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Jerry Porter 1,200 yds 9 TDs +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Jerry Porter 1,200 yds 9 TDs Thatd be sweet considering I took him in 32MoreHomers as my #2 WR. Was a risky move, so we shall see how it pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutOne Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Do you guys think that they made this move because they expect the union to rule in favor of Branch and he will be traded ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteelBunz Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Do you guys think that they made this move because they expect the union to rule in favor of Branch and he will be traded ? More likely, NE is hedging their bets and think Branch will follow through with his comment to sit out until the last 6 weeks of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 More likely, NE is hedging their bets and think Branch will follow through with his comment to sit out until the last 6 weeks of the season. Are the Pats the freakin' stupid not to get a trade done to get something for him? They'll let him walk at the end of the season when they could easily get a 2nd rounder now , maybe more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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