PatriotDynasty99
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Tom Brady is unique. We all agree. And yet, he's always been undersold. At Michigan, they preferred the hotshot local recruit and wanted to give him the job. After splitting time, eventually Brady proved the better QB. Fittingly, in his final game, he beat Alabama in an epic come from behind victory (sound familiar?).
No one wanted Brady in the draft. Scouts ignored game film and instead focused on his combine performance, where his speed, quickness, strength numbers were at the bottom of the chart.
And now, all these years later and approaching 40, Tom Brady sits at the mountaintop as the greatest QB in NFL history. Passing records, MVPs, and of course, 5 Super Bowl victories illustrate an incomparable career.
But Bill Belichick and all of New England is asking the tough question about when should be the time to bid the legend farewell and move forward. After all, you can't expect this to continue forever. Besides, there's another hotshot backup QB waiting in the wings and with the collective bargaining agreement you can only keep him for so long. Plus, of course, the young guy rightfully wants to play. He's waited long enough, he's ready to take over. And Brady is old, surely at the end of his career.
For me, it isn't a tough call. I've reviewed tape of the 1st and 2nd year Brady, I've reviewed several games from this year and honestly I'm blown away by how little Brady has lost. His arm strength is unquestionably still there. He still moves very well in the pocket, something instinctual that he's always possessed. And the intangibles, the tireless work, the great leadership, the emotional pulse of the team, will be there as long as he's playing. Tom Brady will be Tom Brady with little drop off for the next two years. He also very likely can still be a very good QB with some drop off for an additional two years after that.
If I'm Bill Belichick, here's what I'm thinking: I've made some great off season moves, and this team is loaded and ready to win another Super Bowl. I have a desperate, wanting franchise in the Cleveland Browns who have multiple draft picks and are willing to give me a boatload of those draft picks for my backup QB. I have a 4 year plan. I'll take those picks, load up even more, take some of the pressure of Tom Brady, and in so doing, likely be the favorite to win the title all 4 years. And while letting go of my backup QB, I'll still continue the search for my next QB AFTER Brady, perhaps even selecting one in this year's draft.
Yes, investing, believing in a 40 year old QB is unique, different. But knowing you could potentially win the next 4 Super Bowls (making that 5 in a row!), well, that is the reason you play the game, right? Tom Brady has publicly stated his willingness to commit to the organization for the next 4 years. In turn, would the organization be bold enough to commit to him?
I hope this is how it plays out. Putting your faith in Tom Brady and surrounding him with the best talent you've ever had, could lead to a 4 year window unmatched in sports history. And people, 4 years is a lifetime in sports.
If it plays out this way, enjoy the ride. It'll be beyond anything you've ever imagined.
No one wanted Brady in the draft. Scouts ignored game film and instead focused on his combine performance, where his speed, quickness, strength numbers were at the bottom of the chart.
And now, all these years later and approaching 40, Tom Brady sits at the mountaintop as the greatest QB in NFL history. Passing records, MVPs, and of course, 5 Super Bowl victories illustrate an incomparable career.
But Bill Belichick and all of New England is asking the tough question about when should be the time to bid the legend farewell and move forward. After all, you can't expect this to continue forever. Besides, there's another hotshot backup QB waiting in the wings and with the collective bargaining agreement you can only keep him for so long. Plus, of course, the young guy rightfully wants to play. He's waited long enough, he's ready to take over. And Brady is old, surely at the end of his career.
For me, it isn't a tough call. I've reviewed tape of the 1st and 2nd year Brady, I've reviewed several games from this year and honestly I'm blown away by how little Brady has lost. His arm strength is unquestionably still there. He still moves very well in the pocket, something instinctual that he's always possessed. And the intangibles, the tireless work, the great leadership, the emotional pulse of the team, will be there as long as he's playing. Tom Brady will be Tom Brady with little drop off for the next two years. He also very likely can still be a very good QB with some drop off for an additional two years after that.
If I'm Bill Belichick, here's what I'm thinking: I've made some great off season moves, and this team is loaded and ready to win another Super Bowl. I have a desperate, wanting franchise in the Cleveland Browns who have multiple draft picks and are willing to give me a boatload of those draft picks for my backup QB. I have a 4 year plan. I'll take those picks, load up even more, take some of the pressure of Tom Brady, and in so doing, likely be the favorite to win the title all 4 years. And while letting go of my backup QB, I'll still continue the search for my next QB AFTER Brady, perhaps even selecting one in this year's draft.
Yes, investing, believing in a 40 year old QB is unique, different. But knowing you could potentially win the next 4 Super Bowls (making that 5 in a row!), well, that is the reason you play the game, right? Tom Brady has publicly stated his willingness to commit to the organization for the next 4 years. In turn, would the organization be bold enough to commit to him?
I hope this is how it plays out. Putting your faith in Tom Brady and surrounding him with the best talent you've ever had, could lead to a 4 year window unmatched in sports history. And people, 4 years is a lifetime in sports.
If it plays out this way, enjoy the ride. It'll be beyond anything you've ever imagined.
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