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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.Yes. Broken finger in both games. After the Steelers game he was shut down for the year.Great finds Chris...i never forget as you mentioned 1998 back to back wins against Buf and Mia...i remember correctly that he had also a broken finger ?
I missed the Bledsoe era. However, are there any memorable Bledsoe games you could suggest I watch? I might watch a game or two.
I'll say this, I think Bledsoe was every bit as tough as Brady. Maybe even tougher. Just not anywhere near as mentally tough when the game was on the line.
Bledsoe took some hits that I don't think Brady has ever taken because Brady moves around in the pocket so much better.
I'll always love Drew, but I don't think it would be easy to watch him now without having lived through what came before. It's like having someone watch the new Battlestar Galactic first and then telling them to go watch the old Lost in Space next or something.
I think there was a universal belief that the Patriots had the worst pass blocking line in the NFL when Bledsoe was back there. All you ever heard was "man, if Bledsoe only had an oline".
When Brady came in, all of a sudden that awful oline looked all pro.
Brady was sacked 41 times in that first season as a starter, and the team averaged 3.8 yards per carry. So I think you might be a bit off in your recollection about that OL situation.
Also suffered a separated shoulder if I recall the following year in the 2002 season, which was quietly so severe that the rumor going around at the time, if I remember correctly, was he might not have been able to play in the postseason...it really was supposedly that bad. Took some tough hits that year.Brady was sacked 41 times in that first season as a starter, and the team averaged 3.8 yards per carry. So I think you might be a bit off in your recollection about that OL situation.
Kind of odd imo. What Alex Hannold attempted in particular, is something no one else should ever try again, although I’m certain some will, and numerous climber’s will die trying in the future. I realize Brady is fooling around to some degree, but I still see some hubris in suggesting he would attempt these kinds of feats. El Capitan is for the greatest climbers in the world only, Brady wouldn’t be able to attempt it regardless of how long and how hard he decided to train for it. Like I said, it would be akin to asking Laird Hamilton to tow him into a 60 foot wave, which should only be done for those who have dedicated their lives, from a young age, to that pursuit. Brady should stick to a Augusta National, and keep El Capitan out of his mouth.
For anyone who hasn’t watched Free Solo you should check it out, what Hannold is attempting is insane.
Also suffered a separated shoulder if I recall in that 2002 season, which was quietly so severe that the rumor going around at the time, if I remember correctly, was he might not have been able to play in the postseason...it really was supposedly that bad. They didn't do a very good job protecting him that year at all.
Sorry - I misread Deus' post in my head as "first full season as a starter". That's where that came from. I edited it to hopefully have it make more sense. I'm a dumbass. Carry on.That was the 2002 season. Fortunately for Brady that was the one and only season the Pats did not make the playoffs with Brady under center.
No doubt, but he better wait until he's retired before attempts to ski with Drew.Give Brady time. He'll be the best at it soon enough.
Regards,
Chris
Sorry - I misread Deus' post in my head as "first full season as a starter". That's where that came from. I edited it to hopefully have it make more sense. I'm a dumbass. Carry on.
What are you talking about? Drew can rip it up and I'd love to ski with him. His form looks great and is fine for skiing wind blown fluff, soft cordorouy, powder and cornices. It wouldn't work so well on bulletproof, blue ice like we have back here, but he doesn't have to worry about that out there. I too, skied my whole life(40 years), including growing up ski racing all over the northeast and in college along with guiding backcountry tours outside of Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee.Bledsoe, very advanced skier. Great form and balance with the exception of skis a little too close together. When he learned, that's how we were taught though so it's a hard habit to break after all these years - I still do at times myself (been skiing for 45 years).
Brady... (lol). Stay on piste.. you'll get hurt trying to ski with Drew... (not complete beginner but not good)
One moment I'll point out that also could have left us in trouble during the 2001 season was this:No worries at all. I understood you to mean the 2002 season. I was only confirming what you said cause you said "if I recall". Yes indeed you do!
Brady family ski trip injury report:
Probable: Tom Brady (shoulder)
Bledsoe was an awesome Patriot. Despite all the greatness this franchise has achieved with Brady, Bledsoe and Grogan were still funaf to watch and good teammates as well as competitors. Not sure why these backhanded threads are still made. I know some aren’t meant to be malicious slights but they sure sometimes seem that way.
I still hear his interviews from time to time on the airwaves discussing the Patriots and wine and as always, is as gratious as can be when it comes to Brady and Belichick questions. It would be nice to actually have reporters, talk show hosts discuss his 90’s playing days on Glenn, Coates, Jefferson etc more. A 30/30 type of set up.
What are you talking about? Drew can rip it up and I'd love to ski with him. His form looks great and is fine for skiing wind blown fluff, soft cordorouy, powder and cornices. It wouldn't work so well on bulletproof, blue ice like we have back here, but he doesn't have to worry about that out there. I too, skied my whole life(40 years), including growing up ski racing all over the northeast and in college along with guiding backcountry tours outside of Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee.
I do agree about Brady's form though. He needs to stick to the blues and greens and keep his skis on the ground...at least while he plays QB for NE.