Hypothetical Terry Glenn question - New England Patriots Forums

zoostation · 08-21-2006, 07:34 PM

I know this is purely hypothetical and I'm not sure it should be posted here, but watching Terry Glenn tonight reminds me of how gifted a talent he is. He just made a one handed catch in the corner of the end zone. The ball was behind the defenders back and he snatched it in with one hand while high above the ground. He has always run great routes and he has amaizing hands and very good speed. I know he’s been a major head case in the past, but I’ve heard he’s grown up a bit. He would arguably be the number 1 receiver here (even with Branch back).

The easy answer to the question is f&^k Terry Glenn. But honestly, if it were possible would you take him back?

Crazy Patriot Guy · 08-21-2006, 07:38 PM

Trade for him? No. Would I mind re-signing him if he was cut after the season? Sure, he can still play.

***Tunescribe*** · 08-21-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zoostation

I know this is purely hypothetical and I'm not sure it should be posted here, but watching Terry Glenn tonight reminds me of how gifted a talent he is. He just made a one handed catch in the corner of the end zone. The ball was behind the defenders back and he snatched it in with one hand while high above the ground. He has always run great routes and he has amaizing hands and very good speed. I know heâ€™s been a major head case in the past, but Iâ€™ve heard heâ€™s grown up a bit. He would arguably be the number 1 receiver here (even with Branch back).

The easy answer to the question is f&^k Terry Glenn. But honestly, if it were possible would you take him back?

As gifted as he is, Glenn has never played up to his potential. He's not a BB type of guy, I wouldn't want him back.

scott99 · 08-21-2006, 07:44 PM

He always had the talent. When I used to watch him play for Ohio State, I often thought he looked a lot like Lynn Swann. A lot of diving catches, tip toe catches, and great body control. I actually was hoping the Pats would get him in the draft of course my wish came true, but I remember someone saying on ESPN that the Pats made a mistake, and that Marvin Harrison would be the best WR out of this draft. I wish I could remember who it was, but it was a great call.

Anyway, Glenn isn't a youngster anymore, but still an excellent talent, and seems to have been reborn under Parcells. I would take him back, but I doubt Bill & Bill would agree on a trade, or BB would take him back.

Interesting watching Bethel Johnson on New Orleans, I read somewhere (I don't have the link) that Bethel is in danger of being cut, would the Pats and their fans take him back ?

zoostation · 08-21-2006, 07:45 PM

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As gifted as he is, Glenn has never played up to his potential. He's not a BB type of guy, I wouldn't want him back.

He's not a Parcels guy either....but he took him back. Tom Brady would drool at the chance to have him as a weapon. TB has never had a receiver as talented as Glenn. Not sure if they were on the field together in 2001 but Tom Brady of today and Glenn would light up the scoreboard together.

Murphys95 · 08-21-2006, 07:46 PM

It really does appear that Glenn has taken some strides since leaving New England; but as already noted, he was a major disappointment for the Patriots. He was unreliable, whether it be due to injury or attitude. That being said he seems to make a good #2 in Dallas.

...and no, I have no interest in him returning to New England.

zoostation · 08-21-2006, 07:48 PM

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I remember someone saying on ESPN that the Pats made a mistake, and that Marvin Harrison would be the best WR out of this draft. I wish I could remember who it was, but it was a great call.

Good point. Also, Keyshawn was the number 1 pick that year.

sarge · 08-21-2006, 07:52 PM

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He's not a Parcels guy either....but he took him back. Tom Brady would drool at the chance to have him as a weapon. TB has never had a receiver as talented as Glenn. Not sure if they were on the field together in 2001 but Tom Brady of today and Glenn would light up the scoreboard together.

They played together for one half in 2001, and they lit the Chargers up!

He had like 7 catches in 1 half.

Brady and Glenn were hooking up like nobody's business. If Glenn could have just kept his head together those two would still be locking up.

I remember Glenn commented about Brady after the game when asked how he was getting so open on his receptions from Brady. Glenn said "I realy wasn't that open".

Glenn was such an unbelievable talent, but such a dumbass at the same time!

sarge · 08-21-2006, 07:53 PM

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Good point. Also, Keyshawn was the number 1 pick that year.

Actually, wasn't Johnson the number one pick Parcel's first year with the Jets the year after Glenn was drafted?

zoostation · 08-21-2006, 08:01 PM

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They played together for one half in 2001, and they lit the Chargers up!

I remember the Charger game because I was of of town and I had to find a sports bar to watch it. When I found the place I almost had to beg the owner to put the Pats game on. He finally put the game on a small TV in the back of the bar.

Now that you say that I remember Glenn having a huge game against Flutie and the Chargers. But the thing that stood out the most for me watching that game was what a beast number 37 for the Chargers was. I made a comment to the guy next to me about him being a kamikaze on the field. BB saw it too as two years later number 37 was in our defensive backfield.