Lance Briggs to the Patriots?

[Scary_Tiger]

So what's Briggs issue with Chicago? It's because he wants a long term deal right? Same as Samuel for the Patriots, but Briggs is a 26 year old all pro linebacker whereas despite the gaudy INT statistics, Samuel is not nearly as highly regarded.

Patriots seem to be going for it all this year, would the 49ers first round pick in 2008 be in the right ballpark? I'm not sure I'd add more than the Patriots 2008 third rounder? I don't follow the Bears, what's their cornerback situation? Would they be interested in a Samuel for Briggs deal where they also include one of their cornerbacks? And maybe the Patriots include one of their aging linebackers if the Bears are interested?

Maybe Belichick is spoiling me, but this seems like the sort of coup he had could pull off.

BTW, to ballpark Briggs trade value, a rumored trade was the Redskins 6th overall pick for Briggs and their 31st overall pick in this year's draft. The 49ers seem like a likely 5-15 pick next year, though I don't follow them so I don't know what to expect.

Also, the Patriots didn't take much of a hit to cap room with Merriweather or Moss, they have enough to sign a guy like Briggs or Samuel, does anyone know if they have enough to sign both?