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***R_T26*** · 08-01-2006, 03:50 PM

Brady knows his actions mean a lot, and if the SI article is true and that his dissapearance the last few days was some sort of protest then that will just endear him more to his teammates. We heard how Javon walker was upset because of Favre publically speaking against him, we heard how TO called MCNabb a puppett for the FO. No one can accuse Brady of that. If I was Brady i would be upset too. We heard how when he took his discount how he mentioned he didnt want to take up the cap space so his teamates could get signed. Now here he is, a first class QB, sitting in a 100 degree temperatures throwing to street free agents when his go to guy needs a new contract with 15 mill still in cap space. I love the FO, but sometimes they need a wake up call to avoid alienating the players.

***Patjew*** · 08-01-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by R_T26

Brady knows his actions mean a lot, and if the SI article is true and that his dissapearance the last few days was some sort of protest then that will just endear him more to his teammates. We heard how Javon walker was upset because of Favre publically speaking against him, we heard how TO called MCNabb a puppett for the FO. No one can accuse Brady of that. If I was Brady i would be upset too. We heard how when he took his discount how he mentioned he didnt want to take up the cap space so his teamates could get signed. Now here he is, a first class QB, sitting in a 100 degree temperatures throwing to street free agents when his go to guy needs a new contract with 15 mill still in cap space. I love the FO, but sometimes they need a wake up call to avoid alienating the players.

I don't disagree with you but let me play devil's advocate.

As a director of a business, if I was having an issue with one of my employees and ANOTHER one of my employees was spouting off about it, I would be PISSED and I would take employee # 2 to task over it. I wonder if that's how the Pats' F.O. is feeling. I know my job and the NFL are very different and it's not an apples to apples comparison, but I think there is something there.

JoeSixPat · 08-01-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by R_T26

Brady knows his actions mean a lot, and if the SI article is true and that his dissapearance the last few days was some sort of protest then that will just endear him more to his teammates. We heard how Javon walker was upset because of Favre publically speaking against him, we heard how TO called MCNabb a puppett for the FO. No one can accuse Brady of that. If I was Brady i would be upset too. We heard how when he took his discount how he mentioned he didnt want to take up the cap space so his teamates could get signed. Now here he is, a first class QB, sitting in a 100 degree temperatures throwing to street free agents when his go to guy needs a new contract with 15 mill still in cap space. I love the FO, but sometimes they need a wake up call to avoid alienating the players.

Even though I think Branch should end his holdout as a show of good faith and honor his existing contract, I'm glad that Brady is taking a "good cop" approach to this.

I don't think the front office feels additional pressure from that and from a QBs perspective its the right thing to do. It may be that Brady is sincere in that he "took less" (let's not start that debate again folks) to help sign guys like Branch - nor would it surprise me if Brady's making his comments with the OK, if not the outright blessing, of the front office, as again, its better for team camraderie for Brady to lean slightly towards the side of his fellow players.

But basically, I'm with the front office on this one, but still hope both sides will give a little and get something done

***mgcolby*** · 08-01-2006, 04:23 PM

I don't know if I would go so far as to suggest that Brady "held out" of three practices to protest on behalf of his friend.

BradyisGod · 08-01-2006, 04:37 PM

Agreed. Where is this INANE concept of Brady holding out coming from? THAT is not being a team guy.

PatsChick87 · 08-01-2006, 04:42 PM

I read that SI article, abet quickly, and remember nothing of Brady's absence being regarded as a "hold out". Where did this little gem come from?

***T-ShirtDynasty*** · 08-01-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsChick87

I read that SI article, abet quickly, and remember nothing of Brady's absence being regarded as a "hold out". Where did this little gem come from?

Imaginaaaaaaation.

BradyForPresident · 08-01-2006, 05:15 PM

cant wait to see how borges twists this againt Brady.

patsox23 · 08-01-2006, 05:35 PM

Brady needed to be careful, and I think - THINK - he was. If not, there will be expectations from other players battling the F.O. when it's time for them to be paid. "Does Tom have MY back?" that kind of thing.

scott99 · 08-01-2006, 07:35 PM

This is just about the DUMBEST thing I've ever heard. If this is true (Tom holding out for Deion), I think Tom needs to wake the ***** up. I would be shocked if this were true.