WannabeGM Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Didn't see this anywhere, I apologize if it was, what could have been… Before drafting North Carolina's Hakeem Nicks with their own pick at No. 29, the Giants had worked out the parameters of a trade with the Lions to move up to the 20th pick, according to someone briefed on the negotiations between the two teams. The person, who requested anonymity because the Giants don't discuss war-room talks publicly, didn't divulge what was being offered to Detroit but said the trade was contingent on Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin's being available for the Giants to select at that spot. The plan was nixed when the Eagles, probably sensing the Lions were shopping their pick, jumped up two spots to No. 19 (by giving the Browns a sixth-round selection) to pick Maclin, whom they hadn't considered a possible target because they didn't expect him to fall that far. It's unclear if Philly knew its division rival was the team getting ready to pounce on Maclin. -- Newark Star-Ledger Would Pettigrew have lasted? Stupid Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFO Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't really care because then we would not have gotten Wood and i'd rather have him and nelson than pettigrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKillerRobots Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't really care because then we would not have gotten Wood and i'd rather have him and nelson than pettigrew Agreed on that. Pettigrew would have cost too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 So Detroit would have been behind us with extra picks. I think that if they REALLY were set on Pettigrew, they could have moved up right in front of us if he were there. They had the ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeGM Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Agreed on that. Pettigrew would have cost too much. Cost too much for what? I was wondering if he would have lasted until 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFO Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Idk i really just didn't want him anyway..I wanted a recieving TE on this team we have blocking Te's....seems like Pettigrew is more of a blocker to me not the reciever nelson is..I think Nelson is a better "fit" for this team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Seems like Philly probably would've taken Pettigrew at 21 if Maclin was gone at 20. Or Detroit would've just moved up at least 4 spots to grab Pettigrew in front of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonboy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Baltimore was also a possible landing spot for Pettigrew before us....I'm happy the way things worked out here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Idk i really just didn't want him anyway..I wanted a recieving TE on this team we have blocking Te's....seems like Pettigrew is more of a blocker to me not the reciever nelson is..I think Nelson is a better "fit" for this team You've GOT to have a TE can do both. It gives an offense so much more flexibility when they don't have to substitute depending on situation. Also gives defenses more to worry about. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordByrd Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 But they didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I loved Pettigrew, but I'd rather have Wood AND Nelson than Pettigrew and a Wood alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't really care because then we would not have gotten Wood and i'd rather have him and nelson than pettigrew This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't really care because then we would not have gotten Wood and i'd rather have him and nelson than pettigrew ^^^ What he said ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Merriman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't really care because then we would not have gotten Wood and i'd rather have him and nelson than pettigrew Sho 'nuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 In the end it worked out perfectly for us.....HUGE nelson fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I assumed this thread was about the Lions almost trading Barry Sanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Cost too much for what? I was wondering if he would have lasted until 28. I read elsewhere that the Bills did investigate moving up for Pettigrew, but "it cost too much," as most teams wanted their second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 You've GOT to have a TE can do both. It gives an offense so much more flexibility when they don't have to substitute depending on situation. Also gives defenses more to worry about. GO BILLS!!! before playing games with your TE, you need an offenisve line that does not get manhandled. based on how they gutted the OL before the draft and what they did, there is no way the Bills would have drafted Pettigrew if he had dropped to #28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Didn't see this anywhere, I apologize if it was, what could have been… Before drafting North Carolina's Hakeem Nicks with their own pick at No. 29, the Giants had worked out the parameters of a trade with the Lions to move up to the 20th pick, according to someone briefed on the negotiations between the two teams. The person, who requested anonymity because the Giants don't discuss war-room talks publicly, didn't divulge what was being offered to Detroit but said the trade was contingent on Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin's being available for the Giants to select at that spot. The plan was nixed when the Eagles, probably sensing the Lions were shopping their pick, jumped up two spots to No. 19 (by giving the Browns a sixth-round selection) to pick Maclin, whom they hadn't considered a possible target because they didn't expect him to fall that far. It's unclear if Philly knew its division rival was the team getting ready to pounce on Maclin. -- Newark Star-Ledger Would Pettigrew have lasted? Stupid Eagles. I doubt it because if the Eagles didnt draft Maclin they would have drafted Pettigrew if he was there I think the Bills targeted Wood all along and it worked out because I really like Shawn Nelson so the question is would you rather have Wood and Nelson or Pettigrew and whoever they might have drafted in the 4th round. In my opinion Wood will start and Nelson will get a lot of playing time, I dont think I could say the same for whoever else they might have drafted in the 4th round especially any of the lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Idk i really just didn't want him anyway..I wanted a recieving TE on this team we have blocking Te's....seems like Pettigrew is more of a blocker to me not the reciever nelson is..I think Nelson is a better "fit" for this team a pass catching TE that can't block is a better fit for a running team then one of the best blocking TE's ever? lol We are a RUNNING team. fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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