Trade for Derrick Burgess?

According to ESPN’s John Clayton, the Pats are talking with the Oakland Raiders about a possible trade for Derrick Burgess. Burgess, a two-time Pro-Bowl defensive end for Oakland, would be an OLB in a 3-4. The Raiders are looking to unload Burgess because they are tight against the salary cap and trading Burgess would free up $3.5 million in cap room. Burgess is also in the final year of his contract and it is unlikely that he will re-sign with the Raiders. If he comes to New England, Burgess would fill arguably the biggest hole on the roster at OLB and would provide a much-needed pass rush. The downside is that Burgess has had some injury concerns in the past (he missed almost half of last season) and there are questions about him transitioning to a 3-4. Still, I would love to see the Pats pick up Burgess in exchange for an early second-day pick, most likely a third-rounder.