Sivy
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments."This year has been typical Belichick. He ejected a moody Randy Moss from New England's locker room just as Moss was losing his play-making ability and sanity. The timing was perfect. In the end, Belichick juiced Moss like an orange, and once all the good pulp was squeezed, he tossed Moss aside. "
I don't think this assessment is fair. Randy would still be here if he hadn't started acting up to get what he wanted. The writer is just making the circumstances fit the old BB storyline.
One thing I do think is missing from this assessment: Mention of the Pats' youth and what a good draft they had this past April. It's been mentioned here that BB really enjoys teaching, and he's done a great job with well chosen students this year.
I enjoyed it too, but I don't think he turned Danny Woodhead into a good player. Woodhead was already good. What he did do was give him an opportunity to really show everyone just how good he can be, which is also classic BB. Your pedigree doesn't matter, what you do on the field does.
Overall though, I agree with Freeman here. I know I was one of the Pats fans defending Moss against columnists like Freeman before he got traded. But since the trade, it's fairly clear that, while he still has great speed and hands, Moss just can't get open like he used to.
maybe he meant BB puts in him in a position to succeed and utilizes his talents perfectly.
Moss is water under the bridge...why can't we just move on?
"This year has been typical Belichick. He ejected a moody Randy Moss from New England's locker room just as Moss was losing his play-making ability and sanity. The timing was perfect. In the end, Belichick juiced Moss like an orange, and once all the good pulp was squeezed, he tossed Moss aside. "
I don't think this assessment is fair. Randy would still be here if he hadn't started acting up to get what he wanted. The writer is just making the circumstances fit the old BB storyline.
I actually thought that article was pretty weak.
First of all, the author uses no data to support his argument that BB is at the top of his game. A 9-2 season for BB puts him on pace for his 4th best season record wise in 8 years (2003, 2004, 2007). We all know the reason why this is his best year - even better than 03/04/07 in terms of coaching: dump Moss, 4 rookie starters on defense, Arrington patch a CB#2, 2 rookie TE, Woodhead who? Law firm who? Rookie punter, return for Sey not realized yet, and most importantly: BB is defensive coordinator and technically the offensive coordinator too. (although, we all know Patricia/Pepper & Obrien are de factor coordinators), or the fact that he has 6 picks in the first 3 rounds of 2011 and is steaming ahead while reloading continuously.
I didn't see any mention of these issues BB has navigated this year.
And he uses the backhanded compliment of spygate as a way to discredit BB at the same time of praising his competitiveness and strategic acumen.
Overall, I want to see arguments for why BB is the best, not simply anonymous quotes from coaches around the league. I'm sure I could dig up enough quotes over the years that praise Brad Childress if I looked long enough on google.
You do realize that you contradict yourself. You say that BB didn't use Randy and then get rid of him once all the pulp was squeezed (aka good play was gone), yet you then state that Randy would still be here if he hadn't started acting up.
You do realize that you contradict yourself. You say that BB didn't use Randy and then get rid of him once all the pulp was squeezed (aka good play was gone), yet you then state that Randy would still be here if he hadn't started acting up.
The acting up was Randy turning moody. I think that it describes the situation perfectly. And it's one that many of us said could happen when Randy was first brought to the team.
You're right, if Randy had shut his mouth and played, he'd still be here. But he didn't. He ran his mouth and did more to garner attention off the field than on it. Hence, his getting traded.