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football junkie
09-02-2006, 05:52 PM
Doug Gabriel, a fantastic young wide receiver from Oakland, was acquired Saturday for an undisclosed draft pick.

Gabriel more than replaces Deion Branch. He should prove much more productive.

Branch still remains a Patriot as of this moment, although word is that there are renewed talks with the Seahawks -- from whom the Patriots are asking for a first round draft pick and a middle round draft pick for Branch. Unless the asking price comes down, a lot, nothing is going to get done there.

Belichick still has the option of cutting Branch, for a couple more hours.

efin98
09-02-2006, 06:02 PM
ESPN has speculated that it was a 5th round draft pick for Gabriel.

A 5th round draft pick for a guy who is decent and will actually enjoy playing on a WINNING team is worth it.

brady_branch
09-02-2006, 06:22 PM
I wouldn't call Gabriel "fantastic" just yet. But combine him with Brady, and he could be on his way there... :)

efin98
09-02-2006, 08:37 PM
I wouldn't call Gabriel "fantastic" just yet. But combine him with Brady, and he could be on his way there... :)

Gee, I could have sworn the same thing was being said on this very board about a certain wide receiver acting like a spoiled brat.

Oh wait, he doesn't have that superhuman status given by fans yet:rolleyes: