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Sorry if this has been posted, but I searched and didn't find anything. I came across this draft bio, written in April of 2000, of Brady. Thought it was too good not to share.
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The only things that I have noticed was his throwing motion since coming into the NFL.
In his first couple seasons, his arm strength wasn't the greatest. It looked as though he was putting everything into to every throw. Almost throwing it like a baseball pitcher.
But in 2003, I started to notice his mechanics change as well as his arm strength.
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Yes, there was a time personnel guys compared QBs to Brian Griese. And meant it as a compliment.
Tom Brady was my fav college player, so I really, really, really hated Drew Henson when he arrived and lots of fans were fawning over him and wishing he'd overtake Brady. I can't believe I'm even typing about how there was a QB controversy between Tom Brady and Drew Henson, but there was, and could you imagine how history would have changed if Henson won the job and Brady didn't get to play out his senior season?
Yes, there was a time personnel guys compared QBs to Brian Griese. And meant it as a compliment.
Tom Brady was my fav college player, so I really, really, really hated Drew Henson when he arrived and lots of fans were fawning over him and wishing he'd overtake Brady. I can't believe I'm even typing about how there was a QB controversy between Tom Brady and Drew Henson, but there was, and could you imagine how history would have changed if Henson won the job and Brady didn't get to play out his senior season?
I bet he'd be on his couch in San Fran wondering when Mike Singletary is going to get fired
And wow, this must be a crazy ride following Brady from college. What a random choice as a favorite college player, I bet you didn't expect him to win 3 SBs, an MVP, and have the most TDs in a season!
Yes, there was a time personnel guys compared QBs to Brian Griese. And meant it as a compliment.
Tom Brady was my fav college player, so I really, really, really hated Drew Henson when he arrived and lots of fans were fawning over him and wishing he'd overtake Brady. I can't believe I'm even typing about how there was a QB controversy between Tom Brady and Drew Henson, but there was, and could you imagine how history would have changed if Henson won the job and Brady didn't get to play out his senior season?
We probably would've gotten rid of Drew recently, assuming Belichick liked him. Have a way different middle class of a team though, because we would've been picking significantly higher for most of the decade.
The Pats made some waves in the 6th round with the selection of Michigan QB Tom Brady. Projected by many as a 3rd rounder, the Pats argued that they could not pass him up in the 6th round due to his "value." The last thing the Pats needed on draft day was a 4th quarterback, but perhaps this pick is not as senseless as it first seemed. Brady does not possess the raw physical tools of a Chad Pennington, Tim Couch, or Peyton Manning, but he has shown a knack for leadership and getting the job done in the big games. Playing with all the pressures associated with a big time program, Brady came up huge last season against Notre Dame, Michigan State, Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Alabama going a combined 115 of 165. In the Alabama game alone Brady was 34 of 46 for 369 yards and 4 TD’s. He has also shown proficiency in running the hurry up offense. Should this guy be ahead of Frieze and Bishop on the depth chart? No. Should the Pats carry 4 quarterbacks? No. If Brady can stick on the practice squad and perhaps spend a season in Europe, he could emerge as a solid backup behind Bledsoe after Frieze is gone and Bishop is off playing AA baseball someday. With this pick coming in the 6th round, it can hardly be considered a risky one.
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Negatives:
Poor build. Very skinny and narrow. Ended the '99 season weighing 195 pounds and still looks like a rail at 211. Looks a little frail and lacks great physical stature and strength. Can get pushed down more easily than you'd like. Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush. Lacks a really strong arm. Can't drive the ball down the field and does not throw a really tight spiral. System-type player who can get exposed if he must ad-lib and do things on his own.
All the negatives have been eliminated. He's bigger, awesome arm strength, super tight spiral, sixth sense to avoid rush, and finally, that Tate play ad lib.
Interesting find - Brady draft bio from 2000
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