What gets me is there are a lot of videos available where players who crossed generations talk about either Russell or Bird - guys in the know. They all make the claim that these were historical players who could play anywhere, any time. I can't recall anyone (who ever faced either) doubting the toughness of Bird, let alone Russell.
Brady was a reverse trash talker. How many times did we see him stand up to the rush, make the pass, take the hit, then call out "Nice hit, 5-2" - usually as he walked down the field to the new LoS?
Well, unless you were Anthony Smith or Alphonso Smith.
