Brady6
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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.Being "bright" perhaps wasn't the optimum word; rather, a willingness to put in the study and hard work to get in sync. Even then, many receivers who have passed through here didn't "get it." Having the mental energy and patience to work that passing offense absolutely is a component of succeeding here as a WR. Why do you think so many WRs have washed out in New England, young and old? Wayne even was quoted as saying just a week ago he'd never seen anything like the Patriot passing game. I think it just required more work than he was willing to put in.They were also 29 and 27 respectively. With tons of hunger, moss had all his doubters and welker still hadn't broke out yet. Wayne just doesn't have that hunger in him anymore. Plus being in the softest organization there is for 15 had to have warped his perception of how an nfl team runs. I really don't think it's a question of "brightness"
Yeah absolutely, he just didn't have that last round in him at this pointBeing "bright" perhaps wasn't the optimum word; rather, a willingness to put in the study and hard work to get in sync. Even then, many receivers who have passed through here didn't "get it." Having the mental energy and patience to work that passing offense absolutely is a component of succeeding here as a WR. Why do you think so many WRs have washed out in New England, young and old? Wayne even was quoted as saying just a week ago he'd never seen anything like the Patriot passing game. I think it just required more work than he was willing to put in.
What they do in NE is what it takes to be in contention for the SB every. single. year. ...
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lets not read into rumors especially from pats homers and have vitriolic thoughts. Who knows what ahppened. At least he decided it now instead ocho cinco who played all season but never got comfortable with the offense.
And it's not like our fumble rates are disproportionately low compared to other good teams. Simple analysis.... Good teams have low fumble rates. It's not rocket sciencePeople point to our low fumble rates and believe it's all about soft balls, not the reality that it's hard work and fumbles are a quick path to the bench - even if you are the lead back.
Especially if they perpetuate that by signing players who have low fumble rates. BJGE never fumbled in high school or college, nor did he lose one with the Pats IIRC (did fumble one out of bounds) Yet people jump on the fact he fumbled in Cinn vs NE, not counting his history in college or high school....And it's not like our fumble rates are disproportionately low compared to other good teams. Simple analysis.... Good teams have low fumble rates. It's not rocket science
It takes more than just being physically talented to be on the patriots, they require a level of intelligence to understand their system as well as the willingness to put in the work to learn it. I don't think you have to be a savant, but you have to be willing to take time to study, and practice. There is a limited number of players who can fill these roles, so yes in a way Brady, Gronk, edelman, Moss, Welker amongst the others are few and far between.
There was an article, which I can no longer remember or find that talked about this and how the Patriots offensive plays are unique amongst the league. Most teams have a set of plays they will use each game, and may make adjustments to them depending on the opponent but they stick to those plays every game. The Patriots custom tailor every game to their opponent, increasing the number of plays a player needs to learn. In addition, each play can have several things happen depending on the look of the defense after the ball is snapped, so the running backs, line men, receivers, etc all have to be on the same page and adjust accordingly.
The article compared the Patriots way to a team like the Colts who have a base set of plays they always use, and their goal is to execute those plays perfectly, so thats all they ever practice. They depend on defenses making errors or mistakes. The patriots show a new look each time and are unpredictable. It also went on to say this is partly why Ochocinco did not make it with the Patriots.
As I recall the article used the analogy of a rented tuxedo which is made for a broad set of people, versus a custom tailored Tuxedo that is made specifically for one individual. The patriots make a new tux for each opponent.
Bottom line, Colts and many other NFL teams systems are fairly easy to learn to an experienced player, where as Patriots system is hard for just about everyone unless they are putting in the time.
A 66 year old man has been working at a toy factory all his life. Even though he has slown down since his younger days, he loves what he does and he's been great at for years. But the company decides to shut down and he's out of a job. Sure he can retire but he feels like he's got a few good working years left in him.
So he gets hired on at another toy factory in a nearby town. Except this one just runs a lot differently. He's been more of an old school type laborer, and at this new place it's all computers and programming and automation. It's a bit overwhelming at his age to be doing something so different. So he decides to retire after all.
The translation of that story for most on this board, apparently: lazy ass old man just didn't want to work.
Last month Randy Moss said he wouldn't rule out a comeback, now if it was up to you guys for this season have Moss back would you do it?
I find it hard to believe it was easy to play with Peyton Manning. IMO, Reggie thought New England would be a good fit but had a change of heart. I always enjoyed watching him play and wish him well if he decides to retire.
That was an excellent and informative article. Thanks.I think you are talking about the "Speak My Language" article on Grantland.
http://grantland.com/features/how-t...helped-maintain-dominance-tom-brady-patriots/
I think it should be mandatory reading for everyone who wants to start a discussion about anything offense..