Patriots deal for pass rusher Burgess

[Mooche]

Patriots acquired OLB/DE Derrick Burgess from the Raiders in exchange for "undisclosed draft considerations."
The Raiders were believed to be asking for a third- and a fourth-rounder, but the price may have dropped with Burgess' holdout. The talented but injury-prone veteran fills the Pats' biggest defensive need as a pass rushing presence at weak outside linebacker. He'll likely replace Pierre Woods as the expected starter while giving the Pats' defense/special teams a fantasy boost. Aug. 6 - 5:49 pm et

PER ROTOWORLD


Decent move here by the Pats. What are your thoughts guys?

 

[TTN2810]

This is the move to make of for not getting Peppers. I like the move, the more d-linemen you have the better!

 

[Mooche]

This is the move to make of for not getting Peppers. I like the move, the more d-linemen you have the better!

Very true. I believe that he still has some juice left in the tank and they probably didn't give up much to get him. I mean, if I was Burgess I would be pissed in Oakland too... lol, that's a given.

 

[Albino]

Damn, they just keep getting better and better!

 

[yezzir]

this is a legit pickup.

not fair.. whats with oakland giving free <Censored> to the pats? first randy, now this.

 

[Burkhalter]

The Patriots gave the Raiders a 2010 3rd round pick and a 2010 4th round pick according to boston.com.

It's surprising Al Davis would deal with the Patriots again after losing so badly in the Randy Moss deal. Nice acquisition.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

How will he be used? The Pats run a 3-4 right? I don't think he'd fit as a 3-4 DE.

 

[Burkhalter]

I heard for a short time in Oakland he was used as a 3-4 OLB and the Patriots have a hole there to fill. He will likely be used similarly to Adalius Thomas. They are both fast enough to be a 3-4 OLB and big enough to be a 4-3 DE. He can line up as a 3-4 OLB then go up to the line or line up as a DE and drop back to OLB, helping to confuse the offense. It'll be interesting to see how he adapts to the Patriots' scheme.