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Agreed but there's a likelihood of resentment/doubt if the season from fans if this season falls short of last season. It's not like they'll think they'll can bounce back next year. They'll be pushing for Brady to retire, and say he should leave onna higher note. Any loss in performance fans will think back to this year's deadline like it or not.
What???
What do you mean falls short of last year?? They can't win the SB every year, making the playoffs and a deep run is a successful season by any measure...
As for not "bouncing back next year"
Again...
What????
Did you just start following the Pats this season or something??? They have made the playoffs EVERY year but one that Brady has played...why would anyone think they "wouldn't bounce back". Considering they have the 2nd best record in the NFL and tied for best in AFC not sure what they would be bouncing back from but whatever...
No one is going to be "pushing Brady to retire" do you see any "loss of performance" he's the best QB in football...at age 40....next...
People act as if there was a "choice" to keep Garoppolo...you can't keep 2 starting caliber QB's in the NFL anymore and Jimmy is no dummy...he wants to play....NOW....he wasn't going to sign again with the Pats to ride the bench another 2-3 years...
At the end of the day, one of the 2 QB's was leaving after this season...personally I'm glad Brady is staying another couple of years. Maybe I will regret that if Jimmy turns into the next "Brady" and has a 10-12 year run of excellence but I don't think that's likely...
What do you mean falls short of last year?? They can't win the SB every year, making the playoffs and a deep run is a successful season by any measure...
As for not "bouncing back next year"
Again...
What????
Did you just start following the Pats this season or something??? They have made the playoffs EVERY year but one that Brady has played...why would anyone think they "wouldn't bounce back". Considering they have the 2nd best record in the NFL and tied for best in AFC not sure what they would be bouncing back from but whatever...
No one is going to be "pushing Brady to retire" do you see any "loss of performance" he's the best QB in football...at age 40....next...
People act as if there was a "choice" to keep Garoppolo...you can't keep 2 starting caliber QB's in the NFL anymore and Jimmy is no dummy...he wants to play....NOW....he wasn't going to sign again with the Pats to ride the bench another 2-3 years...
At the end of the day, one of the 2 QB's was leaving after this season...personally I'm glad Brady is staying another couple of years. Maybe I will regret that if Jimmy turns into the next "Brady" and has a 10-12 year run of excellence but I don't think that's likely...
I know it's unreal to win the Superbowl every year, that's the point. He is in a no win position. The reality is as much I am a fan of Brady myself that he is human. He's 40. Every year is going to be scrutinized whether you believe it or not. Because he's not 25, 30 or 35 anymore and everyone's body gradually ages; i.e. injuries more critical, longer recovery, ability to process and carry out things.
I'm not debating whether Jimmy G would've stayed. I already posted my opinion that concurred with yours. No one's going to play intern for several years when their goal is to become a supervisor or manager, and they have opportunities at their door. Regardless of that, you can't think fans aren't thinking about the future and they're hedging all their bets on a 40 year old Quarterback just because wants to play in his mid 40s, and assume nothing could change even in a single year. People can be admire/respect players and still be rational. At some point a player's wants and pride and over-idolization can eventually interfere with the overall teams better interest. Sports is youth driven. The goal is to get younger. Eventually younger players outsmart veterans, even if they're fan favorites. This is history time and time again. (Montana, Favre, etc.) After all, you would not pick the old car, even if it has served you well, to drive all over the country, over a new model. Common sense comes into play at some point.
I'll say this: when a QB's skills go, they go almost overnight.
Peyton and Favre are the best examples.
At the age of 37 Peyton had one of his best seasons ever. Half way through the next season it was clear Peyton was struggling. Then the following season at the age of 39 it was clear to everyone that he was completely done.
Favre had his greatest season ever at the age of 39. Then the very next season at the age of 40 he had his worst season and was done.
We don't know when Brady will wake up one day and not have it. Will be midseason like 2014 Peyton? Or will it be at the start of a whole new season like Favre's last year?
The end of Brady could begin with the Pats very next game or it may not happen for another 3 years or more. Who knows.
I'll say this: when a QB's skills go, they go almost overnight.
Peyton and Favre are the best examples.
At the age of 37 Peyton had one of his best seasons ever. Half way through the next season it was clear Peyton was struggling. Then the following season at the age of 39 it was clear to everyone that he was completely done.
Favre had his greatest season ever at the age of 39. Then the very next season at the age of 40 he had his worst season and was done.
We don't know when Brady will wake up one day and not have it. Will be midseason like 2014 Peyton? Or will it be at the start of a whole new season like Favre's last year?
The end of Brady could begin with the Pats very next game or it may not happen for another 3 years or more. Who knows.
If Manning did not have that stellar defense, his awful season would stand out even more.
Strange situation and wonder if we will find out all the details. He is disputing undisclosed injury designation, Packers want to recoup $$$ probably.
Fans, of course, are pointing to the drop off in his play after Aaron went down, no more great blocking, haphazard effort, strange instagram about thinking about retiring, hard to figure.
A few media types who were really high on him and on his bandwagon, say they feel rather foolish right now. These aren't new age guys, I'm talking old school, original print reporters. Something seems very strange.
And the strange gets stranger, Blue, you called it, Bennett back to the Pats claimed off waivers! Packer fans have been crazy all week, this will really send some over the edge!
And the strange gets stranger, Blue, you called it, Bennett back to the Pats claimed off waivers! Packer fans have been crazy all week, this will really send some over the edge!
The Patriots and fans wanted Bennett to stay, but given they are not big spenders and ate more interested in team friendly contracts (i.e. discount), and his preference for the Midwest, it wasn't working out at the time. Their are some injuries on their offensive line (Chris Hogan), and Bennett's "replacement" Dwayne Allen hasn't been meeting expectations. Not to mention Rob Gronkowski's ability to stay healthy. This is a win for New England and it keeps Bennett employed.
The Patriots and fans wanted Bennett to stay, but given they are not big spenders and ate more interested in team friendly contracts (i.e. discount), and his preference for the Midwest, it wasn't working out at the time. Their are some injuries on their offensive line (Chris Hogan), and Bennett's "replacement" Dwayne Allen hasn't been meeting expectations. Not to mention Rob Gronkowski's ability to stay healthy. This is a win for New England and it keeps Bennett employed.
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