OT- Saints(Cooks)/Patriots(Butler) trade rumor

[Ronin]

Dianna Russini‏ @diannaESPN
The New England Patriots are considering trading Malcolm Butler to the New Orleans Saints for Brandin Cooks per sources

 

[Ronin]

Josh Norris‏ @JoshNorris
It's pretty clear the Patriots think very highly of Brandin Cooks.

 

[thephoenixson28]

Not sure why they have Edelman. Guess they love there short speed Wr.

 

[Ronin]

Albert Breer‏ @AlbertBreer
Alluded to the possibility of the Pats moving Butler earlier. This rumor has been buzzing this morning in NFL circles.

 

[Ronin]

Chris Mortensen‏ @mortreport
Sean Payton said it will take a lot to get Brandin Cooks. Sources say they still want quality defensive starter, plus draft picks over 2 yrs

 

[MadCardDisease]

Chris Mortensen‏ @mortreport
Sean Payton said it will take a lot to get Brandin Cooks. Sources say they still want quality defensive starter, plus draft picks over 2 yrs

Then BB comes in with his Jedi mind trick. Suddenly Payton agrees to swap Cooks for Butler and throws in New Orleans first round picks for the next two years. LOL. Watch it will happen.

 

[BigDavis75]

I would not make this trade as New England straight up, let alone including picks.

 

[Ronin]

Ian Rapoport‏ @RapSheet
The belief is that the #Saints will be able to trade away WR Brandin Cooks by this afternoon. #Patriots, #Titans remain in the mix.

 

[GatorAZ]

Not sure why they have Edelman. Guess they love there short speed Wr.

Cooks is better than Edelman and 7 years younger.

 

[Ronin]

Michael Lombardi‏ @mlombardiNFL
Hearing today the Saints make the decision on what they will do with B. Cooks. Pats and Titans maybe others in play.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

If Cooks is on the table, we should be on the phone.

 

[splitsecond]

I think the idea is that Cooks is going to command $$$ at the end of his contract, and the Saints aren't going to keep him. Neither will Pats. Pats are in permanent one and done mode until Brady retires.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I think the idea is that Cooks is going to command $$$ at the end of his contract, and the Saints aren't going to keep him. Neither will Pats. Pats are in permanent one and done mode until Brady retires.

Saints are really high on Michael Thomas, too.

 

[Ronin]

Dianna Russini‏ @diannaESPN
TRADE! The Patriots have traded their #32 & 3rd #103 pick to the Saints for wide receiver Brandin Cooks & their 4th #118 pick per sources

 

[Ronin]

Adam Schefter‏ @AdamSchefter
One reason Brandin Cooks traded now is he had a $781,599 roster bonus due on 5th day of league year - Monday. Now Patriots responsibility.

 

[Shane]

Dianna Russini‏ @diannaESPN
TRADE! The Patriots have traded their #32 & 3rd #103 pick to the Saints for wide receiver Brandin Cooks & their 4th #118 pick per sources

Seriously just hand these guys the trophy now unreal what they can pull off and they always get pics back in the process too

 

[WindCardinal]

Well I guess one good thing is they won't be selecting this year til the end of the 3rd round.

 

[splitsecond]

Cooks just became a keeper in keeper leagues

 

[Shane]

Cooks just became a keeper in keeper leagues

:scratcheshead:

He was already a keeper

 

[Shane]

Well I guess one good thing is they won't be selecting this year til the end of the 3rd round.

These guys grabbed Kony Ealy earlier today a really promising young DE and Now Brandon Cooks... They always nab extra picks coming back to then in every deal they do it seems. I have long been a patriot admirer that is no secret I enjoy watching the product they put on the field. But this borders on ridiculous.. The other31 teams should get together and commit to not doing any business with the Pats... Pretty much blac ball them... The rich only get richer and it certainly doesn't benefit the other teams in the league IMO....

 

[splitsecond]

:scratcheshead:

He was already a keeper

I guess it depends on your league and keeper rules TBH. I have had Cooks the last couple years and he was not consistent week to week. Very boom or bust. I guess there could be the same issue with Brady and how he likes to spread the ball around as well.

 

[Cheesebeef]

These guys grabbed Kony Ealy earlier today a really promising young DE and Now Brandon Cooks... They always nab extra picks coming back to then in every deal they do it seems. I have long been a patriot admirer that is no secret I enjoy watching the product they put on the field. But this borders on ridiculous.. The other31 teams should get together and commit to not doing any business with the Pats... Pretty much blac ball them... The rich only get richer and it certainly doesn't benefit the other teams in the league IMO....

don't forget signing Stephen Gilmore, a Pro-Bowl CB.

People need to stop saying "what would the Patriots do" in comparison to us. NO TEAM in ANY SPORT at this point can be compared to how that organization is run.

 

[Shane]

don't forget signing Stephen Gilmore, a Pro-Bowl CB.

People need to stop saying "what would the Patriots do" in comparison to us. NO TEAM in ANY SPORT at this point can be compared to how that organization is run.

No doubt... they have no equal not in any sport.

 

[Jetstream Green]

don't forget signing Stephen Gilmore, a Pro-Bowl CB.

People need to stop saying "what would the Patriots do" in comparison to us. NO TEAM in ANY SPORT at this point can be compared to how that organization is run.

San Antonio Spurs

 

[GatorAZ]

The Pats should sit Gronk until the playoffs and I'm being serious.