Brady shouldn't have said anything to Smith

[mcbee]

Or whatever his name was.

He's going to the HoF why beat up on a hapless guy. Just let it go.

Same with BB, kind of classless. Why bother with him?

Also, another thought. I think Rodney Harrison needs to teach Pats DBs how to tackle. You don't run up to the guy, stop, then reach out and bear hug him...you run up, use your body as a missile and take his legs out from under him. I saw Harrison give a couple devastating tackles like this...Samuel had a good one at the end of the game. Gay needs to learn this.

 

[bradmahn]

Trash talk happens all over the field. If Smith (or you) don't want the Patriots retaliating after the game, then don't say anything stupid before it.

Grow a set.

 

[jovifan]

Maybe if the steelers weren't running there mouths before the game all week long this would of never happened. I loved the way the steelers came up behind Brady and smacked into him real class there let me tell you.

 

[Mogamedogz]

Smith was taunting Brady all through the Pre-game warm-up's (while Brady was stretching).

Sorry pal... I like our QB with a little fire in his belly.

 

[RodThePat]

I take it you have never played any competitive sport in your life.

 

[PittPatriot]

Or whatever his name was.

He's going to the HoF why beat up on a hapless guy. Just let it go.

Same with BB, kind of classless. Why bother with him?

Also, another thought. I think Rodney Harrison needs to teach Pats DBs how to tackle. You don't run up to the guy, stop, then reach out and bear hug him...you run up, use your body as a missile and take his legs out from under him. I saw Harrison give a couple devastating tackles like this...Samuel had a good one at the end of the game. Gay needs to learn this.

While taking the high road is always the right thing to do...I can't say I would not have reacted the way Brady has. The Steelers talk a lot - not on par with Classy San Diego, but they sure know how to get the opponent's attention. I think it is ok to expose a loser and relish in his demise as long as the Pats/Brady don't make a habit of it.
As for BB, he was asked like 3 consecutive questions about the 'guarantee' and about the player in question - what was he supposed to say, 'No comment.' I say we let it slide from our otherwise tight-lipped bunch.

 

[mcbee]

I take it you have never played any competitive sport in your life.

I've played many.

When you're playing against a ******ed guy 5 years younger than you...you let it go.

 

[Boston Jay]

Sorry, you run your mouth in the media... and then proceed to run your mouth all through out warm-ups.. you're gonna get burned. Maybe Anthony Smith will now STFU.

 

[cartmen]

He is probably a soccer mom/dad who thinks everyone should get a trophy for participating. grow a set and then some hair on that set before you post again

 

[mdhprime]

Or whatever his name was.

He's going to the HoF why beat up on a hapless guy. Just let it go.

Same with BB, kind of classless. Why bother with him?

Also, another thought. I think Rodney Harrison needs to teach Pats DBs how to tackle. You don't run up to the guy, stop, then reach out and bear hug him...you run up, use your body as a missile and take his legs out from under him. I saw Harrison give a couple devastating tackles like this...Samuel had a good one at the end of the game. Gay needs to learn this.

Wow! I thought that was one of the best moments of the game. National television with everyone picking the Steelers to win, getting a chance to show up the guy who not only displayed an amazing amount of stupidity during the week leading up to the game, but couldn't defend anything on the field either. That was great entertainment.

I am also sick of the word "class." This is the NFL, the most violent sport in the nation. As a team you are supposed to prepare, execute and do everything you can to dominate your opponent. If that includes exhibiting some swagger, confidence and showmanship, so much the better. Bellichick, Brady, Harrison and others are out to destroy opponents, not win manners prizes. If they were behaving that way when losing, it would be a different story, but they are dominating. Nuff said.

 

[emoney_33]

Or whatever his name was.

He's going to the HoF why beat up on a hapless guy. Just let it go.

Same with BB, kind of classless. Why bother with him?

Also, another thought. I think Rodney Harrison needs to teach Pats DBs how to tackle. You don't run up to the guy, stop, then reach out and bear hug him...you run up, use your body as a missile and take his legs out from under him. I saw Harrison give a couple devastating tackles like this...Samuel had a good one at the end of the game. Gay needs to learn this.

Great thread man. Who cares about anything else in the game let's start a thread and show how I'm a better person than Brady because I wouldn't have yelled a safety that dissed my receivers.

 

[TIMEsteelersfan]

I have no problem with it... Smith ran his mouth and then played like sh_t. You get what you deserve... AND WHY IS SMITH JUMPING PLAY FAKES WHEN NE HARDLY EVER RUNS?????? STAY IN YOUR POSITION YOU JACK *****!!!

We need our starting safeties back.

 

[PittPatriot]

I've played many.

When you're playing against a ******ed guy 5 years younger than you...you let it go.

Not to pile up on you Mr. McBee, but the use of the word '******ed' is hardly classy. If your reaction to the other posters leads you to use that word, perhaps you are asking too much of Brady and BB.
By the way, if you are looking for company in the 'BB and Brady are classless department', feel free to find a podcast of this morning's Mike and Mike segment with Ditka.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Brady has an 'edge' to him and a bit of an athletic mean streak. His Dad has said as much but in different words. It's part of what makes Brady work so hard and be a relentless competitor. Moss recently said something like, "We could be down 17 points late in the 4th QTR and Brady would be convincing us we were gonna win. Who are we to doubt him? Tom Brady."

Tom has also taken a bite at the media in his press conferences, the best example being the postgame Ravens conf where he did not like questions worded to appear that the Pars were lucky and got the breaks and calls to win. He was POed. Good for him.

You need to psych yourself up for the long, long season and the Pats leadership has proven to be nasters at the game.

 

[CTPatsFan]

Or whatever his name was.

He's going to the HoF why beat up on a hapless guy. Just let it go.

Same with BB, kind of classless. Why bother with him?

Also, another thought. I think Rodney Harrison needs to teach Pats DBs how to tackle. You don't run up to the guy, stop, then reach out and bear hug him...you run up, use your body as a missile and take his legs out from under him. I saw Harrison give a couple devastating tackles like this...Samuel had a good one at the end of the game. Gay needs to learn this.

Eh, BFD. Word is that he was talking $h!t to Brady in the pre-game warmups to boot. These guys are human, you hear enough yapping eventually you're going to give some back.

You do realize we have no class already, don't you?

 

[CTPatsFan]

I've played many.

When you're playing against a ******ed guy 5 years younger than you...you let it go.

Wow, you should be teaching "Class 101" with that comment right there!

 

[mcbee]

Not to pile up on you Mr. McBee, but the use of the word '******ed' is hardly classy. If your reaction to the other posters leads you to use that word, perhaps you are asking too much of Brady and BB.
By the way, if you are looking for company in the 'BB and Brady are classless department', feel free to find a podcast of this morning's Mike and Mike segment with Ditka.

The word "******ed"? It's a legitimate medical word. What do you call those kids who are, um, ******ed? Class has nothing to do with it. Now if you called a ******ed guy "******", that wouldn't be classy.

 

[fair catch fryar]

Smith was taunting Brady all through the Pre-game warm-up's (while Brady was stretching).

Sorry pal... I like our QB with a little fire in his belly.

I'm with you. I think Brady did that to help fire up his teammates The two games prior to this one lacked some intensity and fire, I like to think that, as the leader of this team, Brady was trying to rekindle it.

 

[emoney_33]

The word "******ed"? It's a legitimate medical word. What do you call those kids who are, um, ******ed? Class has nothing to do with it. Now if you called a ******ed guy "******", that wouldn't be classy.

So Smith is medically ******ed?

 

[Razor's Edge]

Wow! I thought that was one of the best moments of the game.

I am also sick of the word "class." This is the NFL, the most violent sport in the nation. As a team you are supposed to prepare, execute and do everything you can to dominate your opponent. If that includes exhibiting some swagger, confidence and showmanship, so much the better. Bellichick, Brady, Harrison and others are out to destroy opponents, not win manners prizes. If they were behaving that way when losing, it would be a different story, but they are dominating. Nuff said.

I agree,
very well stated!