ralmat55
2nd Team Getting Their First Start
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One thing that stands out to me looking back is Belichick’s decision to sit on the ball just before halftime of the Dolphins game. Compare that decision with going for it with 1:21 on the clock and no timeouts at the end of SB 36. It seemed Bill Belichick had more confidence in Tom Brady as a 23 year old 2nd year player than he did the 42 year old GOAT last December.
Putting aside all the palace intrigue which was very real and a huge motivation to Brady, I’m beginning to believe that this all boils down to performance. Bill Belichick simply did not believe Tom Brady, at 42, could play well enough to win with the talent they were able to put around him, and he convinced Bob Kraft of this as well.
Putting aside all the palace intrigue which was very real and a huge motivation to Brady, I’m beginning to believe that this all boils down to performance. Bill Belichick simply did not believe Tom Brady, at 42, could play well enough to win with the talent they were able to put around him, and he convinced Bob Kraft of this as well.