Raiders and Patriots Rumored at a Stalemate Over Derrick Burgess Trade

First let me start of by saying I have no inside source confirming that the Raiders and Patriots are even involved in trade negotiations over Derrick Burgess. This is purely speculation over rumors I have read at other sites.

Its no secret Derrick Burgess's days with the Raiders may be numbered especially considering his recent holdout and how crowded the Raiders depth chart is looking at DE with the signing of Greg Ellis, Matt Shaughnessy and the recent emergence of Trevor Scott.

The last three years Burgess has alledgedly been unhappy with his contract. But until now he hasn't been vocal about it or caused trouble. With all the new competition he likely sees now as the time to get out of Oakland because his role on defense may be diminished this year.

The Patriots...

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