In a very surprising move the Patriots thought it best to trade former number six overall pick Richard Seymour to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a 2011 First round pick. While that pick has the potential to be the number one overall selection and all New Englanders have been programmed that in Belichick we trust, this trade left more than a few scratching their heads. Is the general thought in Foxboro that they can win a Super Bowl and attempt another perfect season with Mr. Seymour’s services? Or do they simply just want to get rid of the contract now and make sure they can lock up the big man Vince Wilfork.
Now don’t get me wrong I have all the faith in the world in Belichick and his staff but this move doesn’t make sense. You’re going to be rid of the contract at the end of the year anyway and despite the rather nice compensation, wouldn’t they rather win a Super Bowl this year and just be dominant again? Last Years defense was certainly nothing to write home about and after already losing Harrison, Bruschi, and Vrabel, three of the most vocal leaders in that locker room this move is still baffling. Will it work out in the Patriots favor however? I would have to say yes, because I ultimately think that Tom Cable couldn’t help a high school football team win games never mind a professional franchise in Oakland, if they are even on that level. Which would mean that the Patriots are looking at a top 5 selection and probably the next coming of Jerod Mayo, however will they be the Super Bowl champions on top of that, because that is what we want first and foremost
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