The Vatican Hitsquad Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 what else would he have needed to do this season to make him worth that 5 million, besides playing on all sides of the balL and being the Super Bowl MVP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan04 Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 what else would he have needed to do this season to make him worth that 5 million, besides playing on all sides of the balL and being the Super Bowl MVP? 719312[/snapback] Deon Branch was the MVP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rock Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 what else would he have needed to do this season to make him worth that 5 million, besides playing on all sides of the balL and being the Super Bowl MVP? 719312[/snapback] Actually being the MVP for starters.. Not having lost a step at WR, for another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted March 3, 2005 Author Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hey msaint can I buy the book from you if not I'm going to resort to amazon.com no store around in Denver has it stocked. 718731[/snapback] Sorry, broncos, I'm not selling them out of my house these days. Too bad you can't find one in Borders or B&N. Amazon seems like your option here. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 This cut makes sense. 5 million in bonus was too much to pay for Brown, when they need to make a run at free agency and sign upcoming draft picks. Brown will probably come back to the Pats, but I don't see how anyone could say this wasn't the right move. They can get Brown back cheaper than they can re-sign Givens. Plus the Pats just dealt for Duane Starks and he's gonna need $ with or without restructuring his contract. I like Troy Brown as much as the next guy, but the Pats need Starks a helluva lot more than they need Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) This is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read here. 718952[/snapback] What's your problem with that, Czarina? Don't you think that other fans tire of hearing how the Pats are a collection of unselfish players? Exhibit A has to be Troy Brown. He was the most unselfish player on the team. Each and every year the Pats disgard players and afterwards you hear that only "team players" stay around here. "We don't have room for any selfish players on this team, that's why you don't see ________'s ugly butt around here no more." So are they going to stick to that story for this year, too? Edited March 4, 2005 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I'm not saying that this isn't a sad day in Patriot land. I'm not saying I'd pay Brown 5 million. Truthfully, I'd never offer him that in the first place. When was he ever worth 5 million? Either way it's a great way of treating your dedicated "team" players. Booted or not booted, that's just symantecs. The dude isn't playing for the team this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I hope he likes blue and green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Deon Branch was the MVP 719346[/snapback] LOL, (insert fog horn here). I stand humbly corrected, let the bashing continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 What's your problem with that, Czarina? Don't you think that other fans tire of hearing how the Pats are a collection of unselfish players? Exhibit A has to be Troy Brown. He was the most unselfish player on the team. Each and every year the Pats disgard players and afterwards you hear that only "team players" stay around here. "We don't have room for any selfish players on this team, that's why you don't see ________'s ugly butt around here no more." So are they going to stick to that story for this year, too? 720128[/snapback] Well, they DON'T have any room for selfish players. It's true. However, the Patriots organization has 53 active rosters spots and a duty to fill them the best way they can. Do you think that they should have to carry every good guy they've ever had in perpetuity just because he's a good guy? Wouldn't that ultimately be to the detriment of the team? He knew his cap number was going to be too high and he'd already reworked his deal a couple times. It's still possible he'll come back next year. I hope he does, because he really is one of the good guys. But we all know this is a young man's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Oh, and this is the team that took care of Robert Edwards' contract after his flag football injury during the ProBowl week when he was a rookie. They didn't have to, but they did. They'll take care of Bruschi too, if he has to retire. :bawling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Ok Czarina, I'll let you get the last word in on this one for once. But just this once! But, filling out a 53 man roster the best they can may include adding a few selfish players along the way. I believe the alternative is impossible. Ok so maybe a member of "The Dirty Dozen" won't make the team after all, but let's see what happens in the future. No doubt that I'll have plenty of opportunities to get back to you on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 The fallacy in your argument is that the Patriots should only be cutting bad guys...when your team is FULL of good guys and you still need to make cap room, etc., then what do you do? You can't deny that Starks > Brown as a DB. Also, Branch has become the #1, and Givens, if they can keep him makes a nice 1a/2 guy. They have a bevy of TEs who can catch the ball. They cut Roman Phifer this week too. They're clearing room for their rookies and to rework Brady's deal, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) That's not my arguement. That is what the organization is selling to everybody else that that is what they are doing. It's not my idea. Ok, I see your point. When they're aren't any more bad guys to get rid of. Never thought of that one. Edited March 4, 2005 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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