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    Saints trade Sullivan for wide receiver

    Sullivan was picked sixth overall just to years, he must still have some potential. He could have been a great addition to the team. The only question is what must we have given for him and would it be worth it with all the young DT's on the team?


    Saints trade Sullivan for wide receiver
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    Just prior to the 2003 NFL draft, the New Orleans Saints traded a pair of first-round picks so they could move up and select Georgia defensive tackle Johnathan Sullivan with the sixth overall pick.

    Three years later, the Saints are sending Sullivan packing.
    FOXSports.com has learned that New Orleans has traded Sullivan to the New England Patriots for wide receiver Bethel Johnson.

    Sullivan quickly fell out of favor with new Saints head coach Sean Payton because he didn't show up on time to recent minicamp meetings.

    Last season, Sullivan played in 15 games for the Saints, making 29 tackles.

    Johnson appeared in 11 games for the Patriots in 2005, making just four catches for 67 yards and one touchdown.
    Draft Brandin Cooks WR OSU!
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  • #2
    Johnson was injured for most of the season.

    It is a pretty good trade for both team.

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    • #3
      Another ringing endorsement for "trading up".

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      • #4
        That trade is a steal for the Patriots. In New England, I doubt Sullivan will be late to any meetings. He will have a coaching staff and players around him demanding excellence.

        Bethel Johnson will never be more than a #3 WR at best. Sullivan still has potential to be a very good player if he straightens up. A team with solid veteran leadership might be the cure.
        My signature has NUDITY in it...whatcha gonna do?

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        • #5
          Oh man, I thought this was a thread about JT O'sullivan!!! Whatever happened to him? What a bold move by Shermie in acquiring him.
          Semper Fi
          "Hhhmmm, beer..my only vice."

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Travbrew
            Oh man, I thought this was a thread about JT O'sullivan!!! Whatever happened to him? What a bold move by Shermie in acquiring him.
            You can confirm this with Rastak, but I believe he's now the 2nd or 3rd string QB for Minnesota.
            Hee-hee.
            "What's one more torpedo in a sinking ship?"
            Lynn Dickey, 1984

            "Never apologize, mister. It's a sign of weakness."
            John Wayne, "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"

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            • #7
              AWESOME!!!!
              I think you're right. That put a BIG smile on my face!
              Semper Fi
              "Hhhmmm, beer..my only vice."

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              • #8
                I'll second the notion that here's another shining example of what happens when a general manager is so sure that he's found the next Big Thing that he's willing to trade the sun, earth, and moon to get the guy.

                That's why TT is smart: he doesn't fall in love with a guy, contrary to what APB says.
                "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

                KYPack

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Fritz
                  I'll second the notion that here's another shining example of what happens when a general manager is so sure that he's found the next Big Thing that he's willing to trade the sun, earth, and moon to get the guy.

                  That's why TT is smart: he doesn't fall in love with a guy, contrary to what APB says.
                  Bingo.
                  Semper Fi
                  "Hhhmmm, beer..my only vice."

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                  • #10
                    Saw that as well - didn't know the back story though about trading up for him. I know the whole thing about the current coaching staff not having drafted him, but he must've really rotted to let him go.

                    I agree that he might do well in NE. Not for the same reason others mentioned however - I think being behind a couple of guys, and fighting for minutes, instead of being 'the man' might do him some good.

                    Wasn't Kendrick Allen with the Saints last year as well? Do they have ANY returning DT's? Sherman was getting up to DT size at the end of last season. Maybe he can start.
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                    • #11
                      i also think the pats got a good deal, plus Sullivan is only 24.
                      Draft Brandin Cooks WR OSU!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by PaCkFan_n_MD
                        i also think the pats got a good deal, plus Sullivan is only 24.
                        WONDER IF we could have traded Ferguson for Sullivan ?

                        Is Ferguson a better prospect than Bethel Johnson ?????

                        Prolly not.
                        TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWER

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                        • #13
                          ferguson has accomplished more than johnson by far, so i think they may have done it. but i still like ferguson and would rather have him instead of Sullivan.
                          Draft Brandin Cooks WR OSU!

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                          • #14
                            Would be curious as to other views; I'd say I've witnessed Fergy fail for several straight years now. The last two years everyone said "this is Fergy's make or break year"...one more year....and here many again say

                            One more year

                            Bethel Johnson; I can't remember where he was drafted, but I'd surely think he has more upside than Robert Ferguson......who will probably show a flash or two of greatness in the preseason.......enough to make the team...........and then disappoint again.
                            TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWER

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                            • #15
                              At this point I'm pretty sure I'd take Bethel Johnson over Ferguson.

                              How many years has Fergy's rallying call been "One more year"?
                              Go PACK

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