Rob0729

No offense, but I think Brady gets plenty of credit. You can argue against any QB other than Manning, he gets God status above anyone. Last year, at least Brees and Manning deserved more of the headlines since both had spectacular years and we leading undefeated teams in late November and both went to the Super Bowl with Brees winning it. You have a hard time arguing that Brady deserved more pub last year than either Manning or Brees.

As for Brady's year last year, it was statistically his second best year, but I think Brady himself would agree that it wasn't really his second best year. I think some of his best years are his lower statical games.

I love Brady and I think he will go down in history as one of the all time bests, but I didn't think he played like one of the elite QBs last year.He was up there, but guys like Brees and Manning were a step above him last year.

Triumph

Aiken brings virtually nothing to the passing game.

He got no signing bonus in his paltry deal and NE saves $365,000 with him gone.

PatsWickedPissah

Price would need to go on the PS at the end of camp but as a relatively high 90th pick, he'd not make it past waivers as some team will be looking to fill a WR slot after training camp injuries.

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PatsFanSince74

I disagree. Brady is consistently treated like a future HOFer by the media; I assure you that there will be resentment all over the league that King gave two pages of MMQB to him. As for last year, P. Manning was leading his team to a possible 16--0 season until week 16; Brees won the SB and had a sweet NOLA story behind him. Brady got a lot of attention last year at the time of his return. During the season, he was playing very well statwise, but his team was, to any objective observer, inconsistent, so most of the headlines went elsewhere, as they should have.

And, Roethlisberger, unlike P. Manning, doesn't even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Brady.

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Uncle Rico

Yup. I can see that being the response across the league. We'll probably see two themes from opposing fans:
-- How can you uphold Brady as some kind of paragon of virtue (spygate, child out of wedlock)
-- Lots of silliness round the use of the word "bi-coastal."

BradyManny

I think we can agree that saying he had a "child out of wedlock" implies something that doesn't fit here. He's been in 2 relationships in the past decade + and had a child with both of them, and takes care of both of them.

RodThePat

If having a child out of wedlock is such a problem Cromartie should receive a lifetime ban from the NFL.

Uncle Rico

Totally agree. But that won't stop some opposing fans from begrudging him and seeking out the cheap hit. If Brady played for another team some fans here just might do the same.

condon84

Some team would pick Price up before he clears waiver. And I don't think the Pats would use a high draft pick on a player they have no intention on keeping at the very least to be a developmental player.

I don't see Patten making this team.

Tunescribe

Absolutely. He's now past the halfway mark in his Patriot career. Tom Brady is a treasure we should cherish while we have him.