Could the Kevin O'Connell Trade Be a Precursor for Something Bigger?

by John B on Sep 6, 2009 3:21 PM EDT

Here's an interesting note from Detroit claiming Kevin O'Connell last week:

According to league sources, four clubs placed claims for the third-round pick of the New England Patriots last season—Detroit, Cleveland, Denver and the New York Jets.

In other words, the two other teams that put in claims aside from the Jets and Lions just so happen to have a star receiver who is the subject of trade rumors. A backup quarterback who has never taken a significant snap isn't going to be the centerpiece of any major trade, but is it possible the Jets acquired him to sweeten a package for Brandon Marshall or Braylon Edwards? It's obvious Denver and Cleveland both like him.

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How sweet would it be to have Marshall.

On another note, I know there aren’t always a ton of comments, but I would just like to say I really appreciate the constant updates and I am constantly checking in here, though I just started commenting. Thanks for the updates guys.

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by nrmax88 on Sep 6, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

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by John B on Sep 6, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

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I dont think we’ll get either one of them, but Cleveland and Denver both have extra receivers who we might be able to get for Connell

Plus, while hes hear, Kevin will give NY a deep look into the Patriots offensive systems, meaning we’ll be better prepared and maybe, just maybe, pull out a win

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by Civardi on Sep 6, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions