Friday, May 06, 2005
CHAD BROWN SIGNS WITH THE PATRIOTS
ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting that former Seahawks linebacker Chad Brown has signed a 2-year deal with the defending world champion New England Patriots.
The deal is worth $4 million with Brown getting paid $1.5 million in 2005. Brown was with the Seahawks from 1997 to 2004 before being released on April 21. The New Orleans Saints had also inquired about Brown's services.
This is a big deal for the Patriots, should Brown stay healthy. The Patriots play a 3-4 defense, which is a defense Brown thrived in while he was with Pittsburgh Steelers during the mid-1990s. Tedy Bruschi's status for the 2005 season is up in the air. Scott Pioli and Bill Bellichick obviously figured that they had to add another veteran linebacker if Bruschi isn't able to play. Enter Brown.
From a Seahawks fan's perspective, I wish Brown the best of luck in New England. He was one of the biggest warriors in Seahawks history. I expect Brown to stay healthy in New England and contribute to an already stellar defense. The Patriots defense won't have Romeo Crennel as their coordinator, but don't expect them to drop off too much.
Good luck, Chad.
The deal is worth $4 million with Brown getting paid $1.5 million in 2005. Brown was with the Seahawks from 1997 to 2004 before being released on April 21. The New Orleans Saints had also inquired about Brown's services.
This is a big deal for the Patriots, should Brown stay healthy. The Patriots play a 3-4 defense, which is a defense Brown thrived in while he was with Pittsburgh Steelers during the mid-1990s. Tedy Bruschi's status for the 2005 season is up in the air. Scott Pioli and Bill Bellichick obviously figured that they had to add another veteran linebacker if Bruschi isn't able to play. Enter Brown.
From a Seahawks fan's perspective, I wish Brown the best of luck in New England. He was one of the biggest warriors in Seahawks history. I expect Brown to stay healthy in New England and contribute to an already stellar defense. The Patriots defense won't have Romeo Crennel as their coordinator, but don't expect them to drop off too much.
Good luck, Chad.
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