The Tom Brady rumor thread

[supafly]

What exactly has Brady done? He has not posted anything on social media other than the Hulu pic for the SB commercial and the tribute to Kobe which was excellent by the way. It is the media that is swirling. Brady has not said a peep not even to his friends.

Brady is certainly a bit more of a diva than he used to be. I don’t think that’s really debatable. As Kontra suggests, a big part of that has been driven by media attention, and a big part of that probably just comes from winning so much.

I don’t think any of us care as long as he stays, but if this is how he leaves, I can understand why some may feel how it could’ve been handled a bit differently.

 

[amfootball]

Brady is certainly a bit more of a diva than he used to be. I don’t think that’s really debatable. As Kontra suggests, a big part of that has been driven by media attention, and a big part of that probably just comes from winning so much.

The winning for sure. I am always amazed that he is not a diva MORE like Lebron for example.

 

[Deus Irae]

I think it was you, yourself, who may have said that it’s obvious that Brady is trolling his fans. One can argue that there’s certainly some attention seeking behavior in that action which seems to be different than the Tom Brady we’ve known for 20 years.

He took one picture in order to drum up interest in a product he was selling. Other than that, what has Brady done to be called a troll?

 

[RobertWeathers]

The winning for sure. I am always amazed that he is not a diva MORE like Lebron for example.

LeDiva has been coddled and told hes been the Chosen One since he was 10 years old.

No one ever gave anything to Tom that he didn't earn.

I think that is the main reason.

 

[Deus Irae]

Can I just say that I don’t understand the Brady to the Chargers rumors?

They have a horrible O-line. Why would Brady want to play behind a bad O-line at age 43?

Every other rumored destination (Indy, Tennessee, Vegas) all have pretty stout lines. They all make way more sense from a personnel standpoint.

If a team like the Chargers is bringing in a Tom Brady, you can be sure that they're looking to improve their OL as well.

 

[Ladypatsfan]

He took one picture in order to drum up interest in a product he was selling. Other than that, what has Brady done to be called a troll?

He got old. A lot of age discrimination going on lately.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

I'm surprisingly calm for a former redhead about the Brady situation. I see 75% odds he'll re-sign with the Pats. Inshallah.
And if not, it is what it is.

 

[Joey007]

If a team like the Chargers is bringing in a Tom Brady, you can be sure that they're looking to improve their OL as well.

How will they do that? Rely on a bunch of rookie draft picks? That’s a risky proposition.

There’s only so much FA OL talent to go around. Thuney would help, but even then they’d still have multiple holes on that line.

 

[supafly]

He took one picture in order to drum up interest in a product he was selling. Other than that, what has Brady done to be called a troll?

He’s done some stuff to fan the flames, such as going on the LAC page and liking the post where the Chargers were moving on from Rivers, etc. There was no doubt that he was trying to create a buzz and gain attention.

He seems to be enjoying the process, so more power to him. My only argument is that he’s become more of a diva as he’s gotten older, although he justifies some of that by continuing to win and that’s what’s important.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

He’s done some stuff to fan the flames, such as going on the LAC page and liking the post where the Chargers were moving on from Rivers, etc. That was a bit odd.

He seems to be enjoying the process, so more power to him. My only argument is that he’s become more of a diva as he’s gotten older, although he justifies some of that by continuing to win and that’s what’s important.

I wonder if he’s had trouble connecting with teammates and the game in general at his age. I mean, most of these guys are literally 15-20 years younger than him. Must be a strange working atmosphere, and now Edelman is the only remaining long-time teammate. I think some of his “diva” behavior might emanate from that divide.

 

[Deus Irae]

How will they do that? Rely on a bunch of rookie draft picks? That’s a risky proposition.

There’s only so much FA OL talent to go around. Thuney would help, but even then they’d still have multiple holes on that line.

They've got money, and draft capital, to make moves.

• They've got Okung and Pouncey to build around on the OL.
  
• They've got $50m in cap right now, and not a lot of defensive talent that needs to be brought back at a cost. They can use that money for the QB, RB, TE, and OL positions.
• They've also got candidates for cap hit lowering extensions (i.e. Bosa, Ingram).
• They pick 6th, meaning they can invest in a top OL prospect, if they choose.

 

[Deus Irae]

He’s done some stuff to fan the flames, such as going on the LAC page and liking the post where the Chargers were moving on from Rivers, etc. There was no doubt that he was trying to create a buzz and gain attention.

You're kidding me, right?

 

[DaBronxPats14]

Back page of ny daily news*
I never read this POS poor excuse of a newspaper. I glance front & back only.

 

[supafly]

You're kidding me, right?

There are multiple examples and plenty of articles about this. I’m not sure what the debate is?

Tom Brady trolls fans on Instagram about his future

Tom Brady creates more buzz by 'liking' post about Philip Rivers leaving Chargers

Tom Brady sent NFL fans into a frenzy with a wildly cryptic tweet

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

There are plenty of articles about this. I’m not sure what the debate is?

Tom Brady trolls fans on Instagram about his future

Tom Brady creates more buzz by 'liking' post about Philip Rivers leaving Chargers

Tom Brady sent NFL fans into a frenzy with a wildly cryptic tweet

I'm ready to move on

 

[supafly]

Back page of ny daily news*
I never read this POS poor excuse of a newspaper. I glance front & back only.

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What a joke of a publication.

 

[supafly]

I'm ready to move on

I’m definitely not ready to move on as he gives our team the best chance to win, but I can certainly understand why some would feel that his actions regarding staying or leaving have become a bit “Gronk-like.”

On one hand, I can respect the fact that he’s trying to drum up interest, but on the other hand, I can get why some would’ve liked to see him handle the situation behind the scenes. Either way, I don’t know that there’s a right or wrong answer. It’s just a matter of personal preference in a discussion on a messageboard.

 

[supafly]

He got old. A lot of age discrimination going on lately.

I’m not really sure what this is supposed to mean, but if you’re looking for instances as to how Brady has trolled people in regards to whether he’s staying or leaving New England, there are at least a few prime examples. I don’t see how age has anything to do with it, and this is the first time that I’m hearing this suggestion.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

I’m not really sure what this is supposed to mean, but if you’re looking for instances as to how Brady has trolled people in regards to whether he’s staying or leaving New England, there are at least a few prime examples. I don’t see how age has anything to do with it, and this is the first time that I’m hearing this suggestion.

Don't Try to Reason with Unreasonable People

 

[Deus Irae]

The NFL and NFLPA have added specificity to the range that was first identified in December, selecting an even $200 million as the 2020 salary cap. And there will be even more specificity eventually added if the proposed CBA is ratified before the start of the new league year.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the new CBA currently is expected instantly increase the $200 million cap for 2020 by anywhere from $3 million to $5 million per team.

New CBA could push cap as high as $205 million for 2020 - ProFootballTalk

Negotiations are ongoing, but the NFL and NFLPA are projecting a salary cap of roughly $200 million per club for 2020. If new CBA is ratified, revenue would increase from expanded playoffs, which could cause the cap to rise somewhat. Bigger jumps expected in 2021 and beyond.

This explains why deals aren’t happening yet... or really, why offers haven’t gone out. twitter.com/tompelissero/s…