“Get rid of him!”: Fred Toucher believes Patriots should trade Matthew Judon to avoid distractions
This morning on the Toucher & Hardy radio program, Fred Toucher, Rob “Hardy” Poole, and Ryan Johnston talked about the ongoing situation with Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon. They started with Coach Mayo’s comments about Judon practicing in pads, only for Judon to leave the field and remove his pads shortly after.
Fred stressed that the Patriots need to trade Judon, saying his presence is causing distractions and undermining the team’s culture. He argued that trading him, even for a lower draft pick, would be better for the team.
Ryan agreed, pointing out that it’s important to reward players who show up and work hard. He suggested that the Patriots might be waiting for the right moment to trade Judon, like when a team needs an edge rusher due to preseason injuries, to get the best value.
Hardy added that the team might have been holding out hope for Brandon Aiyuk, but it’s clear now that’s not happening. They all agreed that resolving the Judon situation quickly would be best for the team to avoid further distractions.
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BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS
Trade Judon: Fred Toucher emphasized the need for the Patriots to trade Matthew Judon, citing his presence as a distraction and a negative influence on team culture.
Coach Mayo’s Comments: The conversation began with Coach Mayo’s remarks about Judon practicing in pads, only for Judon to leave the field and remove his pads shortly after.
Rewarding Hard Work: Ryan Johnston pointed out the importance of rewarding players who show up and work hard, suggesting that trading Judon would send a message that causing problems won’t be tolerated.
Maximizing Trade Value: The possibility of waiting for the right moment to trade Judon, such as when other teams face preseason injuries and need an edge rusher, was discussed as a strategy to maximize his trade value.
Brandon Ayuk Situation: Rob “Hardy” Poole mentioned that the Patriots might have been hoping for a chance to acquire Brandon Ayuk, but it’s now clear that won’t happen. This reinforces the need to resolve the Judon situation quickly.
