Semi Serious Idea on the 5/6 on the Road

[brdmaverick]

I'd put it as more like...

I appreciate the humor. That was a funny pic. Granted, I understand why the kneejerk reaction will be to call it crazy, but if you really give it some thought it might not be as crazy as you think. After all, getting a win in Minny is the end game and Brady is getting up there in years.

 

[brdmaverick]

I'm thinking about going to that game so I would not agree with your strategy.

I can't argue with this logic.

 

[fnordcircle]

Your idea is not that crazy.

There are several factors involved, and BB will make the final decision.

In fact, I hope we get in this type of situation four or five years from now. That will mean that Tom's still the guy, as he should be, and health maintenance becomes more of a factor as he approaches fifty.

 

[brdmaverick]

To me the issue with that five-in-six stretch is more about the effect on all the other players than a need to rest Tom Brady.

Oh without a doubt it will effect the whole team. I imagine there were will be guys dinged up that won't play on Thursday that might otherwise have been good to play on Sunday.

Brady specifically provides an interesting case study b/c he is obviously up there in age and the Pats have a very capable replacement.

 

[Jackson 2]

We as fans need to demand that the media take it easy on him from now on. He's getting up there in years! His response to a question like this could chip away at his long term "availability."

I actually heard a morning host on 98.5 radio last week speculate on how much longer BB can coach because most people in their 60s can't stand on their feet the length of an NFL game...Holy ****...

 

[ForThoseAboutToRock]

I actually heard a morning host on 98.5 radio last week speculate on how much longer BB can coach because most people in their 60s can't stand on their feet the length of an NFL game...Holy ****...

You know what?

We just need to get it over with already and preserve BB's head in a bottle, like good ol' Nixon's. Put the BB head in a bottle somewhere very safe on the sideline, of course - maybe give it some (NFL approved) titanium shielding. Put a headset around the bottle.

[I have no photoshop skillz whatsoever, but it I did, I'd clip a picture of BB's head into the above picture]

 

[Jackson 2]

You know what?

We just need to get it over with already and preserve BB's head in a bottle, like good ol' Nixon's. Put the BB head in a bottle somewhere very safe on the sideline, of course - maybe give it some (NFL approved) titanium shielding. Put a headset around the bottle.

[I have no photoshop skillz whatsoever, but it I did, I'd clip a picture of BB's head into the above picture]

Yeah, like John Henry Williams did to dear old dad. Ted went from being The Splendid Splinter to The Frozen Splinter in 6.9 seconds...

 

[Thelonious]

Yep. Ask BB this at the press conference, then follow up by asking him which of the two - JG or TB - does he think is the handsomest. I think it'll go fine.

 

[Oswlek]

Doesn't the Thursday night Buccaneer game happen on Oct 12th, a full month before the start of the 5-in-6 road game stretch?

 

[brdmaverick]

Doesn't the Thursday night Buccaneer game happen on Oct 12th, a full month before the start of the 5-in-6 road game stretch?

Wow, mind blown. I must have been looking at an unofficial schedule b/c I thought they played the Bucs on THUR where I see they play the Dolphins in the middle of their three game road stand.

I mean, my whole argument was predicated on the Thursday nighter being in there b/c I know recovery time can be terrible. I agree that it's unlikely that Brady would sit any of these games. Wow, I must have been looking an a bad schedule.

Thanks for clearing this up.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

You know what?

We just need to get it over with already and preserve BB's head in a bottle, like good ol' Nixon's. Put the BB head in a bottle somewhere very safe on the sideline, of course - maybe give it some (NFL approved) titanium shielding. Put a headset around the bottle.

[I have no photoshop skillz whatsoever, but it I did, I'd clip a picture of BB's head into the above picture]

Not yet!!! Geez, at least wait a couple decades and let the guy finish his life first, okay?

BTW, the NFL did this with Rozelle and it's passed on to his successors. I do not think there has ever been an NFL commissioner who has not declared, "The Patriots damaged the league".

Whatever you say coach

 

[Oswlek]

Wow, mind blown. I must have been looking at an unofficial schedule b/c I thought they played the Bucs on THUR where I see they play the Dolphins in the middle of their three game road stand.

I mean, my whole argument was predicated on the Thursday nighter being in there b/c I know recovery time can be terrible. I agree that it's unlikely that Brady would sit any of these games. Wow, I must have been looking an a bad schedule.

Thanks for clearing this up.

LOL! No worries, I thought I was going crazy for a minute there.

 

[Ring 6]

Again, I know there is (especially in football) an eternity between now and then, oh, and we don't know if Jimmy G will even be on the team but..........

1.) It could give a 40 yr old QB some rest and avoid fatigue.

2.) Another chance to showcase Jimmy G.

3.) If Jimmy G is as good as most say the team should still have a very good chance of winning the game.

4.) Remember, it's not just 5 out of 6 on the road, but a big factor is the THURSDAY night game. Many players have griped about Thursday games because their bodies haven't recovered from the last game.

Sure, this is unconventional wisdom but BB has never been shy about doing things outside the box.

Are you saying Tom brady is a fragile flower and he can't handle playing once a week?

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Can you image psycho toms reaction if this idea was brought up?

 

[brdmaverick]

Are you saying Tom brady is a fragile flower and he can't handle playing once a week?

With that logic why don't we just get rid of the bye week they are officially entitled to.

 

[Ring 6]

With that logic why don't we just get rid of the bye week they are officially entitled to.

Because we are officially entitled to it.
Why would Tom Brady sit out one of the 16 games for no reason?

 

[brdmaverick]

Because we are officially entitled to it.
Why would Tom Brady sit out one of the 16 games for no reason?

Right and the NFL entitles each team to the bye week because there is a good reason for it. There are obvious benefits to each team to letting their bodies extended recovery time. So ya, maybe an older vet who plays a high % of snaps could use an extra bye week to allow for the double benefit of reducing the overall nubmer of hits taken but also providing another chance for extended body recovery.

Obviously other teams wouldn't do this because they need player X to win. In this respect the Patriots find themselves in a position of luxury because they can afford to sit Brady for a game and STILL put out a competitive team out on the field. After all, even though we chant 'one game at a time' the end goal always has to be Minnesota.


Keep in mind this thread was started with the idea (that has turned out to be false) that the suggested game to sit would be the Thursday night game that was part of the 5 road games in 6 weeks due to the obvious fatigue factors that play into a short week. *The Thursday Night game is NOT part of this 5 road game stretch which in my opinion would have made this a better argument. Who knows, maybe it would still be a good idea to sit Brady for the Thursday nighter even though it's not part of that tough stretch.

Just to be clear by no means am I suggesting that Jimmy is better than Brady or his equal. If this topic of resting Brady were to be discussed in any year though it would certainly be this year of all years because.........

1.) Brady's age

2.) The watered down competition within the AFC

3.) The insane talent on the team.



I've heard some people joke about how Gronk shouldn't play until at least week 10 so that we have him for the playoffs. That sounds silly, too, and I don't agree with it but it does make a little sense when you have a team that has Super Bowl aspirations and is good enough to get through the regular season with him. I know, I know, we won a Super Bowl without him too, but I certainly would prefer he paly in any future Super bowls that we are in.

 

[Kontradiction]

With that logic why don't we just get rid of the bye week they are officially entitled to.

LOL this thread is going to go for 46 pages now.

 

[Ring 6]

Right and the NFL entitles each team to the bye week because there is a good reason for it. There are obvious benefits to each team to letting their bodies extended recovery time. So ya, maybe an older vet who plays a high % of snaps could use an extra bye week to allow for the double benefit of reducing the overall nubmer of hits taken but also providing another chance for extended body recovery.

Obviously other teams wouldn't do this because they need player X to win. In this respect the Patriots find themselves in a position of luxury because they can afford to sit Brady for a game and STILL put out a competitive team out on the field. After all, even though we chant 'one game at a time' the end goal always has to be Minnesota.


Keep in mind this thread was started with the idea (that has turned out to be false) that the suggested game to sit would be the Thursday night game that was part of the 5 road games in 6 weeks due to the obvious fatigue factors that play into a short week. *The Thursday Night game is NOT part of this 5 road game stretch which in my opinion would have made this a better argument. Who knows, maybe it would still be a good idea to sit Brady for the Thursday nighter even though it's not part of that tough stretch.

Just to be clear by no means am I suggesting that Jimmy is better than Brady or his equal. If this topic of resting Brady were to be discussed in any year though it would certainly be this year of all years because.........

1.) Brady's age

2.) The watered down competition within the AFC

3.) The insane talent on the team.



I've heard some people joke about how Gronk shouldn't play until at least week 10 so that we have him for the playoffs. That sounds silly, too, and I don't agree with it but it does make a little sense when you have a team that has Super Bowl aspirations and is good enough to get through the regular season with him. I know, I know, we won a Super Bowl without him too, but I certainly would prefer he paly in any future Super bowls that we are in.

Yeah stupid idea

 

[Thelonious]

Right and the NFL entitles each team to the bye week because there is a good reason for it. There are obvious benefits to each team to letting their bodies extended recovery time. So ya, maybe an older vet who plays a high % of snaps could use an extra bye week to allow for the double benefit of reducing the overall nubmer of hits taken but also providing another chance for extended body recovery.

Obviously other teams wouldn't do this because they need player X to win. In this respect the Patriots find themselves in a position of luxury because they can afford to sit Brady for a game and STILL put out a competitive team out on the field. After all, even though we chant 'one game at a time' the end goal always has to be Minnesota.


Keep in mind this thread was started with the idea (that has turned out to be false) that the suggested game to sit would be the Thursday night game that was part of the 5 road games in 6 weeks due to the obvious fatigue factors that play into a short week. *The Thursday Night game is NOT part of this 5 road game stretch which in my opinion would have made this a better argument. Who knows, maybe it would still be a good idea to sit Brady for the Thursday nighter even though it's not part of that tough stretch.

Just to be clear by no means am I suggesting that Jimmy is better than Brady or his equal. If this topic of resting Brady were to be discussed in any year though it would certainly be this year of all years because.........

1.) Brady's age

2.) The watered down competition within the AFC

3.) The insane talent on the team.



I've heard some people joke about how Gronk shouldn't play until at least week 10 so that we have him for the playoffs. That sounds silly, too, and I don't agree with it but it does make a little sense when you have a team that has Super Bowl aspirations and is good enough to get through the regular season with him. I know, I know, we won a Super Bowl without him too, but I certainly would prefer he paly in any future Super bowls that we are in.

Actually, both ideas are quite reasonable, and there is a case to be made for them. It's just that there's no way Brady or Belichick would go along with sitting TB12, and, however gun shy Gronk might reasonably be getting over injuries, I doubt he'd consider sitting either. Nothing unusual in this: quite often the best ideas turn out to be impossible for one reason or another. My offer to serve as Emperor of the World, for example, has never gotten any traction at all with an ungrateful humankind, and we are still stuck with spring/ahead, fall/back so that young people who won't even take out the trash can haul in the nation's agricultural bounty each year.

The real "problem," of course, is that NFL players aren't the narcissistic sissies NBA players - who are always ready to coddle themselves - have shown themselves to be.