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2017-2018 NFL Season Thread
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bigjnyc
Suspended
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.
This guy had over 500 passing yards against the eagles defense, I think he'll do another year.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
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.
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.
RichardMZhlubb
macrumors 6502
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/
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
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
jav6454
macrumors Core
RichardMZhlubb
macrumors 6502
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.
bigjnyc
Suspended
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.
rhett7660
macrumors G5
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.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
In all likeihood, I think the 2018 season will be telling. Will we see a gradual decrease in his ability, or will he fall off the cliff, like Peyton Manning
Yeah, like Brett Favre
rhett7660
macrumors G5
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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rhett7660
macrumors G5
This might be the case, but it only takes a few bad seasons at the end and that is what a lot of folks will remember, not saying that is all they will remember him for.
Mousse
macrumors 601
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.
MacNut
macrumors Core
pachyderm
macrumors G5
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.
