Troy Brown visits Jets

dear god no

It will be a sad, sad day if Troy goes to the Jets. It will be sad enough if he goes anywhere. But the Jets? I can't bear the thought. The only Patriots jersey I own is #80 Brown. To me, Troy epitomizes everything there is about the Patriots - hard work, endurance, perseverence, heart, leadership, willingness to do anything for the team. If the Patriots logo used a real person's image I'd vote for it to be Troy.

Troy:

It was a great run. Hang 'em up as a Patriot.

i might actually shed tears if this happens

If nor for the recent streak of seemingly bad choices by the Patriots I would consider this a myth.

Let's just not go Johnny Damon on him. He deserves our respect. But please, somebody, don't let it happen.

i concur...dear god, no!

Say it isn't soo...

Uh, are the Jets operating with a different salary cap this season? They just inked Bubba Franks to deal paying him $1.6mm or so and they only had $4.5 million under the cap after their previous free agent binging. I realize they are trying to build themselves into a professional football team, but what the h!@#? And, If Troy signs there it will be the saddest day for me in 24 years as a Patriots fan. I would almost rather be forced to watch the Bears, Packers and Giants super bowl losses consecutively than see him in a Jets uniform!

Oh dear god...say it aint so. Please Troy...DO NOT GO TO THE JETS. Your so much better than that. The sad thing is, though I hate the Jets passionatley, I would still love TB...how can you not.

Troy...my man...become part of the Pats coaching staff, anything but the JETS!

I thought he said he wasn't interested in a team that plays the Patriots???

You guys don't know how good you have it...I moved out to Arizona 9 years ago...can you imagine 9 years of Cardinals talk? Yeesh.....

That being said...don't go Troy!

My soul threw up reading this story. Please don't let this happen.

Could be Manjudas has no intention of signing him, just doing it to piss off BB and the Pats. Or offer him a contract, then cut him after training camp, just to piss off the Pats. Or he makes the team, but Magidiot never lets him start, just to piss off the Pats. Romeo Oh Romeo where for art thou Romeo!

Why are the Patriots so intent on ruining their reputation? This is a horrible decision. Keep Troy Brown someway, somehow. Going to the Jets? Please say this isn't going to happen. We have enough problems right now, we don't need to
help dig our own grave and go back to the Patriots when no one wanted to watch them.

This posting had me literally saying "Oh No" out loud.

I am shaking my head.

The Pats are 0-3 in Superbowls without Troy.

Hey Troy, good riddance. You were a waste of a roster spot last year. Perhaps you can fumble a few punts in Jet land.

As soon as they signed Aiken, it was over for Brown. Aiken will be the WR playing mainly on special teams. Washington moves up to #4 receiver and there are now 6 receivers with Moss, Welker, Gaffney, Washington, Chad Jackson, and Aiken. There was no way they were going to keep seven receivers on a 53 man roster and there's no room for Brown who made around $1 million last year and didn't really contribute too much. You can't blame the Patriots if he signs with the Jets.

someone needs to e-mail the Kraft family to tell them to make him an offer he "can not' refuse..

Here are my thoughts:

1. Why is everyone so upset? If troy thinks he can still play, good for him to go out and try.

2. Why should he feel any allegiance to the pats? They basically said: Troy we dont think you can cut it in the NFL anymore.

3. So if BB and SP dont think he can play anymore he should just hang them up?

Please everyone, get off the ledge. Troy is one of the classiest Pats ever and WAS one of their best receivers ever, if not the best. But that was some years ago. The Pats did him a favor by telling him in March that they won't sign him. It's better than cutting him during training camp. Barring serious injuries, he would have been hard pressed to make the team. If he still wants to play and the NYJ want him, so be it. He won't be catching 102 passes from fellow Marshall alum Chad Pennington and/or Kellen Clemens. Don't expect the Jets to be a big threat in 2008 just because they signed a few decent players. They need more than that.

I loved Troy Brown when he was here, but he's not exactly been a top player the last couple years. I think he has every right to do whatever he wants with his career and it does make me sad to see him go, especially to the Jets, but I do not at all fault the Patriots. At some point they can't keep players around that aren't producing. I thought last season was the swan song for Brown. They paid him a salary to do nothing; put him in a game for old time's sake; and if he wanted to be a forever Patriot then he should have retired this year. If he doesn't that's his perogative, but don't blame the Patriots for this -- they've already been more than generous with him.

more scraps that fall off the kings table go to the jets...go ahead dogs, sign the old man and further show the world that you cannot compete...also, jets fans, don't you have to win a couple of games to be a rival?

Don't go Johny Damon on him? Are you stupid? I bet you are still a # 4 fan too right? Forget that if Troy goes to the jets then he will take all the hard work he did bulding his career here in NE and flush it right down the drain as far as I am concerned it would be a slap in my face as a pats fan and as a pats fan i will shun Troy if he breaks my heart and goes to the jets. And thats the way it should be, if I ever get a chance to meet Adam Vinateri I will spit in his face and Troy should not be treated any diffrently. If he makes this happen then he flushing it all away and it will tear a hole in my soul....

I can understand people being upset because its the Jets but whats with the anger towards the Pats? I trust BB and SP when it comes to these decisions. I hate to see Troy go just as much as the next guy but lets be realistic. The Pats have got where they are by following the same business model every year. Just because you think hes a great guy (and he is) or he is your favorite player doesnt mean they should pay him. Its based on what they do on the field and not personal feelings. Thats why they gave him the courtesy of letting him know early, they have respect for the guy but they arent about to sign him if they dont think it will translate on the field.

As sickening as it is to think of Troy in a Jets, Colts, or Dolphins uniform, I say this guy gave his all for this team for fifteen years, took the money that he got instead of saying "Pay me or I'm gone" in an era of players who think they're worth more than everyone else, and helped take this team to three SBs. If the Patriots don't think he's worth hanging onto for another year, if for nothing more than the presence he has in the locker room and on the sidelines, then this player who played selflessly for this team for fifteen years should do what he thinks is right for himself. I don't care what team he plays for, I will root for him to do well, and I will know that he will retire as a Patriot because you can bet your bottom dollar that he will get a one-day contract to retire in his #80 uniform.

Did B2 give him the camcorder to get some film while he was visiting the Jets front office? He'll be back in the fold soon, a good prospect for receivers coach.

BINGO! We lose again!

This can't be so...Troy's my favorite Patriot of all time..I was OK with Milloy, Law, Vinitieri leaving...BUT NOT TROY!!!!

Pats, find a job for him...Troy please stay....
I can't believe they want me to pay for the season tickets now....My enthusiasm for the team is nearing an all time low....

BINGO! Time to go!

No, no, no, no! Hands off New York! Some guys are Patriots though and through Tedy Bruschi, Tom Brady and Troy Brown, so look somewhere else. And never, ever underestimate a ball player with heart like Troy Brown. Seems like just last year when everyone else was scoffing at us for picking up a so-called "has been" who then turned around and set a franchise touchdown record. As we well know anything is possible - including another great year for Troy Brown. Troy stay where you are loved and appreciated - New England.

Wow, thats pretty extreme. You'd have to spit on a lot of prevoius Patriots too. Ty Law, Lawyer Milloy ect. Talk about stupid.

He's not Johnny Damon. It's like Ted trying to play one more year in 61 for some other team. Damon left for greed. Troy is exploring options to consider playing football for one more year or so. Like, Willee.

Troy, like Willee, is a classy Patriot. Some part of football is a business. But, Troy will always be a 15 year NE Pat

I love TB. But if this happens I will never wear my Brown jersey again. Please Troy don't do it.

I would love to see him on the Jets and then become our WR's coach, hey now we can know some of your play calls (LMAO) . You should be more worried about signing a couple of CB's and getting a couple linebackers who aren't members of AARP. I smell an AFC title this year and it lands in manginiville. J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS.

28: I and 75,000 other people on the waiting list will take those off your hands right now! :)

As a youth Football coach I held up Troy Brown as the perfect role model. He did what he was asked by his coaches, to the best of his ability (a very high level), in some very difficult situations. He played both ways in the modern NFL! Not just a token deep dback on a hail mary but for 3 downs, then he went back and caught the punts! Never a complaint, never a show off. A classy, classy guy and a perfect role model.

If he goes to the Jets I will cheer for him all but 2 games a year. He will always be a Patriot in my mind.

Troy DON'T be a trader after 15 yrs
And to the Coaching staff at New England You need to let TROY BROWN retire w/ the only team he has given his Heart and sole So stop being so cold hearted NEW ENGLAND COACHING STAFF IDIOTS

Hey...A man's gotta eat right?

It's traitor, not trader. And he's got enough character that not even know nothing fans should question him or the Pats staff. There's no way he'd contribute to the 2008 Pats team, in spite of his character. Troy is the quintessential Patriot, representing everything this team stands for. I remember the key phrase of the 2000 season: "Good things happen when Troy Brown touches the ball." It was so true. People who've met him say he's an even better person. Unfortunately athletes get old. If he played for the Jets it would be like Unitas at San Diego or Jimmy Taylor as a Saint. But it's his life and he's going to make choices on what's best for him. He'll always be my favorite player not matter what he does; not only as a player but as a man.

Troy Brown should consider his future. If he retires he could easily make a living in New England as a commentator or in Business, cashing in on his enormous goodwill. Why jeopardize that for one year with the Jets?
Hey, DANDEMAN THEJETSFAN, you're talking title when your team just paid $25M for Damian Woody?

Troy Brown epitomizes everything great in an athlete. I wear my #80 proudly at all Pats games. It broke my heart last week when I heard that the Pats would not offer him a contract. I would love to see him play one more year, and make a run at a 4th Super Bowl title. I just can't see him playing for ANY other team but the Patriots...least of all the JETS!! I hope the Pats come to their senses and sign him for one more year...maybe Kraft can make a phone call to the coaching staff!

Maybe he's just being polite and respectful of a former coach, maybe we shouldn't read too much into it.

As a Pats fan, my 2008 was crushed on February 3rd.....why should today be any different? How much are we supposed to take?!

say it ain't so, Troy! Don't go out as a jit!

I seriously hope the Jets sign Brown. I am curious how could possibly do that and still have enough money left over to sign their #6 draft pick, plus their other picks in rounds 2-7.

The only possible explanation is that they already have a deal in the works to trade down.

why do they keep 47 year old linebacks but not troy brown at 35?

he should be offered a WR coach job immediately

Should have retired last year. There is no disrespect being shown by the Patriots. Hang 'em up Troy. You are one of the Patriot greats of all time. Don't do a Bobby Orr. Look what happened to him in Chicago. He was done. So are you.

This is probably one of the worst things I've ever read. Ever. Troy Brown in GAG Green would be HORRIBLE! Gee, is there anything else Man-gina would like to do to anger Pats fans?

Please let this story be an early April Fool's joke.....

cya troy....ill never understand why an athlete cant just say enough. Troy, do you really want to go through all the BS of training camp, then if your lucky, make the team for eric "i miss my binkie" mangini??? for what, 8 catches during the season?? good luck to you buddy...just another former patriot tarnishing his image to all Pats fans

"why do they keep 47 year old linebacks but not troy brown at 35?"

one reception and one botched punt return all season. so, who do you want to cut to make room for that?

Troy Brown is the ultimate New England Patriot and he deserves to be a first ballot Hall of Fame inductee. He has the individual stats/team records, he has the Superbowl rings, he has the yrs in the league and he even played ironman football (WR,DB & Special Teams), usually all 3 in one game. Plus his attitude, work ethic, and leadership (BB said that he has never coached a better player than Troy Brown) is tops and is well respected among NFL players, fans and the media.

However, all this goes out the window if he goes to the Jets. As much as I love and respect Troy Brown, the same words I use about other ex-Patriots who leave the team for browner pastures will be said for Troy Brown. These words are "You're a bum (Vinateri, McGinist, Milloy, etc)!!! You always were!!!!" - Of course with Troy, it would be like jabbing a knife into my ribs every time I say it.

God Bless You Troy Brown! (unless you are a Jet).

I don't think we can compare this to Damon at all, maybe Trot Nixon. A great team guy who gave his all, and is trying to play a little longer, but whose heart will always be in New England. Let's face it the Jets aren't much of rivals, this doesn't really hurt us (except emotionally). As someone previously mentioned, if this happens I'll cheer for him for 14 games, and give him one hell of an ovation when he does set foot in Gilette. He's earned it. And our respect.

I love it!! As a Jets Fan, I am amazed on how worried and upset Pats Fans are about the 2008 season. Did you actually think Mangini wouldn't pull it together??? I welcome Troy Bown, we need veteran leadership, a 4th WR, and a punt returner. Come on down troy, especially at that veteran loophole @ only $ 435,000 !!!!

Troy has worked had for the Patriots for 15 years. He worked all last year to come back from injury and still want's to play football, Don't hold that against him, wish him well he deservise that from us for all he has done. Of course the Jets are the last place I want to see him go but if the Patriots don't have room for him any more and he feels he can still play, he should. I would much rather see him in a Browns uniform but where ever you go,what ever you do Troy, Best of Luck and thanks for all you have done!

Troy, thanks for the memories but take a cue fron Farve -- know when it is your time to quit

Um he's washed up. His glorious moment last year was a punt bouncing off his face. I hate to see athletes degenerate past their prime, so he needs to hang them up.

And I love how the Jets continually make a run at EVERY SINGLE former Patriot. It's sad, really. Almost like a Oedipus complex. They just need Drew Bledsoe and they'll have the 2001 team. I can see the Jets making a run at Tom Brady when he's 38.

Say it ain't so. Troy is Mr Patriot. I don't think he will allow himself to be a jet.

Why Troy Why???????????
:(

This is the problem with athletes - no when to hang it up - The Pats essentially let Troy hang around last year, paid him his million even though they knew he would do nothing for them.

Troy doesn't need the money - in fact I would think if he turned down the Jets he would make more money from New England endorsements down the road than he would with the Jets this year.

Once he signs with the Jets he no longer has any value endorsement wise in NE.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

The Jet's can't be offering Brown much more than the league minimum for a vet. That said, all of us Patriots fans should each donate $5 to a fund and match the Jet's salary and let Troy retire as a Patriot. I like the idea of him being a wide receiver coach.

I love Troy Brown and wished he stayed and retired a Patriot.
At this point, he's either a traitor, or Mangini's a weasel, or a bit of both.
I wonder who initiated the contact, Brown and/or his agent, or the pathetic Jets?!

The only reason the Jets would sign Brown would be to annoy the Patriots and then perhaps to have him retire and coach with the Jets as WR coach reunited with Brian Daboll who's coaching the Jets' QBs now. I would be worried sbout the Jets regardless. They are set up to run the ball extremely well. And for those fans up here who think the Pats will run them over it is going to be different. They hired Bill Callahan as the OL coach and he had the raiders leading the league in rushing. They sign Faneca and Woody who are both known for run blocking as well as tony richardson the best blocking FB in the game since Neal retired. Now they signed Bubba Franks and their other TE Chris Baker has developed into a great blocker after coming into the league adn still having some of the softest hands for a TE. was scary some of the catches he

PLEASE SAY IT ISN'T SO?????? He should retire as a PATRIOT!