Give them Brian Brohm, and we get Tony Gonzalez and call it even.

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This isn't Madden 09. You don't just sign fa's and trade for people mid season. There is a lot more to it than that. Maybe Ted Thompson screws up on some stuff, but he hits on a lot more than he misses that's for sure. I see no reason why we would need Gonzalez on our team. Now I wouldn't have been against bringing in Michael Bush, or a big DE, but i will let the guys that get paid to make such decisions.

Edit--- Before i get blasted by everyone (probably trom) I know trades and such happen "once in awhile" during the season, but very rarely do they have any effect on the current season. Look at Chris Chambers last year getting traded midway through, made no difference till this year.

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For what it's worth, here are Ted Thompson's picks in the third and sixth round (excluding 2008):

3rd round - Abdul Hodge, Jason Spitz, James Jones, Aaron Rouse

6th round - Mike Montgomery, Craig Bragg, Johnny Jolly, Tyrone Culver, Mason Crosby, Kory Hall, Desmond Bishop

Draft picks aren't as tangible as veteran players, so I understand people making the argument that "all they wanted was a 3rd and a 6th". But look at the history. 3 of the 4 3rd rounders are or could be starters on this team. Hodge just got caught in a logjam. Of the 6th rounders, only 2 didn't work out. The other 5 are real contributors. Basically, to a team that drafts well, a 3rd and a 6th is a lot. I think that's worth putting in perspective.

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Nice +1

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slight upgrade at tight end to appease people who wanna be Jerry Jones or Johnny Jolly and James Jones? you be the judge.

good work matt.

and just for the record. i was for a Gonzo trade. just not at all upset it didnt happen.

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Trading deadline is gone and passed. Such are the posts in this thread.

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