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Do you think Brady got it for another year? The guy is 40 going for 41.

Probably..... he's been relatively healthy with the exception of that season ending injury that one year. he didn't look like he was slowing down at all this year so I would say he is good for at least one more. Although you never know because NFL players drop off a cliff performance wise sometimes, they could be great one year and look old and done the next.
 
Report: Brady will skip OTAs unless he gets paid like Jimmy G

I don't know if this report is true, but its believable. If true, it puts the Patriots in a sticky situation, they have a player in his 40s who has father time against him, yet wants to be paid extremely high. His prior history has shown that he is probably the best QB of all time, but he's in the sunset years of his career. Yet with that said, the Patriots traded away what could have been a great replacement.

I'm reminded of when Steve Young ascended to the starter role with the 49ers. True it was due to Montana getting injured, but the Franchise moved to trade Montana and stick with Young. I'm sure if the Pats had gone down the path of keeping Jimmy G and trading Brady, there would be mass revolt but now look at where the Patriots are. An aging QB who still has great skills, but you wonder how much longer he has, and there is no viable replacement in the works.
 
Report: Brady will skip OTAs unless he gets paid like Jimmy G

I don't know if this report is true, but its believable. If true, it puts the Patriots in a sticky situation, they have a player in his 40s who has father time against him, yet wants to be paid extremely high. His prior history has shown that he is probably the best QB of all time, but he's in the sunset years of his career. Yet with that said, the Patriots traded away what could have been a great replacement.

I'm reminded of when Steve Young ascended to the starter role with the 49ers. True it was due to Montana getting injured, but the Franchise moved to trade Montana and stick with Young. I'm sure if the Pats had gone down the path of keeping Jimmy G and trading Brady, there would be mass revolt but now look at where the Patriots are. An aging QB who still has great skills, but you wonder how much longer he has, and there is no viable replacement in the works.

The Boston Herald has already pulled the story from their web site. The "reporter," Ron Borges, was scammed by someone pretending to be Garappolo's agent.

Here's the PFT update:http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ly-will-be-retracting-a-patriots-story-again/
 
That's good, I guess, but part my point however is that patriots don't have anyone in succession for Brady, and that will hurt them sooner or later

Oh, no question about that. But, we’re in uncharted territory now. They can’t get rid of Brady until Brady decides he’s done and they can’t afford to pay a backup who’s able to step in and replace him right now. They need to draft Garoppolo 2.0 and hope they can get him ready when Brady retires in a year or two. Easier said than done. But, as a lifelong Patriots fan, I’m perfectly OK with a few seasons of mediocrity if that’s the price of the Belichick/Brady years.
 
That's good, I guess, but part my point however is that patriots don't have anyone in succession for Brady, and that will hurt them sooner or later

Unless Belichik pulls another rabbit out of a hat and drafts a great QB in a late round. Also lets not forget that he went 11-5 with Matt Cassel who we now know is not a starting caliber NFL QB.
 
Do you think Brady got it for another year? The guy is 40 going for 41.

I am hoping he doesn't stick around just to stick around. I would hate for his legacy, to be remembered for his decline or rapid decline over the next few years if he is unable to maintain his ability to compete at the level that is needed for the NFL.
 
I am hoping he doesn't stick around just to stick around. I would hate for his legacy, to be remembered for his decline or rapid decline over the next few years if he is unable to maintain his ability to compete at the level that is needed for the NFL.
I doubt a few bad seseaons because of aging will take away from Tom bradys legacy as goat. But I think belchik would drop him if his production drops off like Peyton Mannings.
 
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What are the chances Belicheck stays around past next year. With McDaniels waiting in the wings now is Bill ready to walk away.
 
What are the chances Belicheck stays around past next year. With McDaniels waiting in the wings now is Bill ready to walk away.
I think Bill retires when Brady retires.
It will be a bitter sweet day when that happens. I would sorely miss watching the greatest coach/qb duo in action. But then I would love to see all the bandwagon fans abandon the Patriots when they stink it up under McDaniels. I know a few Patriots fans--real Patriots fans--who would love to cheer for their team again without being instantly viewed as bandwagon fans.
 
I think Bill retires when Brady retires.
It will be a bitter sweet day when that happens. I would sorely miss watching the greatest coach/qb duo in action. But then I would love to see all the bandwagon fans abandon the Patriots when they stink it up under McDaniels. I know a few Patriots fans--real Patriots fans--who would love to cheer for their team again without being instantly viewed as bandwagon fans.
I still think he’s angry at having to trade Jimmy G. He might leave over it.
 
Oh, no question about that. But, we’re in uncharted territory now. They can’t get rid of Brady until Brady decides he’s done and they can’t afford to pay a backup who’s able to step in and replace him right now. They need to draft Garoppolo 2.0 and hope they can get him ready when Brady retires in a year or two. Easier said than done. But, as a lifelong Patriots fan, I’m perfectly OK with a few seasons of mediocrity if that’s the price of the Belichick/Brady years.

It's you system though.

Brad is good and that ain't no lie.

But your system is very good too.
I think an average QB could come in, and if he is relatively smart he can figure out the system, will do well.
 
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