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Derrick Burgess Not a Big Deal

Wed, 20 May 2009 23:15:07 -0500

Last week I wrote a column after DE Jason Taylor signed with the Miami Dolphins. My take was after losing out on Taylor, the Patriots lost their chance of finding a competent veteran replacement for LB Mike Vrabel. Just today I read in The Boston Herald that New England was discussing a trade with the Oakland Raiders for DE Derrick Burgess. Apparently these talks have been going on since around draft time. Oakland’s asking price is a second or third round pick for the veteran entering his eighth year. Wait a moment…it’s coming…ah…Ah…AH… …Uhhhhhhhhh…nothing. Nope, I don’t get a feeling of excitement for this potential trade. It’s not that I’m unfamiliar with Burgess. I remember he started with the Philadelphia Eagles and signed with the Raiders as a free agent. Burgess had his best two years upon arrival in Oakland, with 27 sacks over two years and two Pro Bowl births.Continue reading "Derrick Burgess Not a Big Deal"

Would Derrick Burgess Solve the Pass Rush Issue?

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:26:08 -0500

By now, you've probably heard the rumors of a Derrick Burgess trade to New England for a second or third round draft pick. However, what would a potential trade for Burgess mean for the Patriots? For one, it would give the Patriots immediate insurance at outside linebacker. Burgess, 30, has 47.0 ...

Raiders Shopping Former Top Pick S Michael Huff

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:40:43 -0500

Not only are the Oakland Raiders currently shopping defensive end Derrick Burgess, but they are also now actively trying to trade safety Michael...

Raiders Shopping Former Top Pick S Michael Huff

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:33:28 -0500

Not only are the Oakland Raiders currently shopping defensive end Derrick Burgess, but they are also now actively trying to trade safety Michael...

Patriots, Eagles Interested In Raiders DE Derrick Burgess?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:18:32 -0500

ESPN?s Chris Mortensen reported on "SportsCenter" that the Raiders are shopping DE Derrick Burgess?their only proven pass rusher, in a contract...

Raiders looking to move Burgess?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:15:32 -0500

Tim Kawakami (San Joes Mercury News) has one of the more intriguing rumors of the night, with a possible trade of Derrick Burgess from the Raiders sometime this weekend. Apparently, Chris Mortensen (ESPN.com) first broke the story and while Mort is not always reliable as a source, you can’t discount anything at this point. If such [...]

Patriots, Eagles Interested In Raiders DE Derrick Burgess?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:54:25 -0500

ESPN?s Chris Mortensen reported on "SportsCenter" that the Raiders are shopping DE Derrick Burgess?their only proven pass rusher, in a contract...

Raiders Shopping DE Derrick Burgess?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:04:56 -0500

Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post is reporting that the Raiders are actively shopping defensive end Derrick Burgess. Burgess had 24 tackles...

Raiders putting Burgess on the block?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:11:45 -0500

According to the National Football Post, Oakland is currently contemplating whether they should place DE Derrick Burgess on the trading block this Burgess had a disappointing 2008 campaign, tallying just 24 tackles and 3.5 sacks through 10 games last season for the Raiders. That ...

Raiders TE Zach Miller Expected To Play Vs Chiefs

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:39:59 -0500

The Raiders leader in sacks with five, Edwards opened the season as a nickel rusher, became a starter when Derrick Burgess went down with a torn...

Raiders DE Derrick Burgess Unlikely To Play Vs Saints

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:26:18 -0500

ItA's not looking good for Raiders DE Derrick Burgess with regard to playing against the New Orleans Saints Sunday at the Superdome. Burgess missed...

Raiders DE Derrick Burgess Re-Injures His Tricep

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:13:07 -0500

Defensive end Derrick Burgess re-injured a triceps strain Monday and did not practice. He was the only Raiders player to miss practice entirely....

Raiders DE Derrick Burgess Unlikely To Holdout?

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:46:31 -0500

Although Raiders DE Derrick Burgess is seeking a new contract, there are no indications he will hold out and miss any part of training camp. The eighth-year veteran has either led the team or tied for the lead in sacks in each of the past three seasons. Burgess has been seeking a new deal for more than a year but was left out of Oakland's offseason spending spree.