[stupac2]

I smell a tampering rat.

I tend to agree with you. This way, the Pats give up nothing to get him. They weren't willing to trade for him, but they will take a "free" look at him. He had to know that this was available. How long the Pats keep him is hard to know. Depends on him shutting up and playing football.

They actually did want to trade for him, and reportedly offered more than Oakland. But Pittsburgh was absolutely not going to send him there.

[stupac2]

I smell a tampering rat.

I tend to agree with you. This way, the Pats give up nothing to get him. They weren't willing to trade for him, but they will take a "free" look at him. He had to know that this was available. How long the Pats keep him is hard to know. Depends on him shutting up and playing football.

They actually did want to trade for him, and reportedly offered more than Oakland. But Pittsburgh was absolutely not going to send him there.