Brady is leaving New England

[ATL96Steeler]

It's probably Tampa given all the smoke from their end unless someone kept their offers real quiet.

Tampa makes a lot of sense, but I'm taking the Gisele angle and west coast.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Tampa makes a lot of sense, but I'm taking the Gisele angle and west coast.

The Rams trade Jared Goff and sign Tom Brady. Then they trade Todd Gurley.

 

[LetsGoPats]

While im sure its sad for Pats fans the reality is you didnt lose MJ Bulls era, you lost MJ Wizards era.

I love Brady but an average NFL starter is an upgrade in every area but mental right now and smarts only matter if you can make the throws

What throws can't he make? You do realize that a QB throws to spots that a receiver is supposed to get to, right? Did he miss some throws like any QB in any year does? Of course. Were his receivers not getting separation, and not running the right routes a lot? Obviously. So no, an "average starter" would not be better.

 

[Mjharvey1878]

Pretty great. But he's hardly ever had to put up with shit QB play to this point in his career. Bad QB play will sink any coach.

I'm not trying to disparage Belichik. He is one of the greatest ever. It's just been really hard with this Pats dynasty to tell who was the biggest reason for success: Belichik's system, or Brady's arm/brain?

 

[Fountain City Blues]

What throws can't he make? You do realize that a QB throws to spots that a receiver is supposed to get to, right? Did he miss some throws like any QB in any year does? Of course. Were his receivers not getting separation, and not running the right routes a lot? Obviously. So no, an "average starter" would not be better.

He can't run WASP for one with pressure in his face.

I'll bet any number you want on it.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I'm not trying to disparage Belichik. He is one of the greatest ever. It's just been really hard with this Pats dynasty to tell who was the biggest reason for success: Belichik's system, or Brady's arm/brain?

Meh, it can be both but in terms of W/L's Brady was probably more important. They went through a lot of years where the Pats probably get owned defensively in the playoffs with a mediocre coach.

 

[rmilia1]

What throws can't he make? You do realize that a QB throws to spots that a receiver is supposed to get to, right? Did he miss some throws like any QB in any year does? Of course. Were his receivers not getting separation, and not running the right routes a lot? Obviously. So no, an "average starter" would not be better.

Yes. He missed all kinds of throws. He was one of the worst graded QBS in the league on virtually every type of pass last year. Hes the GOAT but no one stays that way forever

 

[Mjharvey1878]

Meh, it can be both but in terms of W/L's Brady was probably more important. They went through a lot of years where the Pats probably get owned defensively in the playoffs with a mediocre coach.

that's where i stand on the issue. we may never know the truth unless Belichik is able to continue the dynasty. Brady is still very good, but he is very much so Chiefs Montana at this point.

 

[night]

I'm not sure what their cap situations are but Miami or Jacksonville would be a good spot IMO.

 

[jvett77]

Chargers seem to be the likely spot. But I wouldnt count out Tampa.

Chargers would be interesting with two QBs, Rivers, 39, and Brady, 43, fighting it out, each averaging over 4,000 yards and 24 TDs, last year.

 

[megalodon30]

 

[huskers1217]

My guess is Chargers or Vegas...one of the west coast spots.

profootballtalk is pushing Miami this morning. Lol

 

[Mjharvey1878]

I'm not sure what their cap situations are but Miami or Jacksonville would be a good spot IMO.

Neither of those teams are ready to win a title. I dont think they are one QB away. Jax maybe, but they have the same problem that Brady is leaving in NE: they dont have the targets. It would be him and a banged up Fournette carrying the offense? Meh.

 

[jarntt]

It would be pretty interesting to see, if Brady does go to Tampa, if Jameis were to go to New England. I would bet Jameis would have the better season.

Based on

 

[Mjharvey1878]

Based on

Belichik's ability to work magic with QB's

 

[jarntt]

Belichik's ability to work magic with QB's

Expecting Winston to outperform Brady based on nothing but that is pretty magical indeed...

 

[RememberTheKoy]

Nick Foles makes so much sense for the Patriots.

 

[dbldwn711]

You don’t see too many pro athletes show that kind of respect on the way out the door

 

[night]

Neither of those teams are ready to win a title. I dont think they are one QB away. Jax maybe, but they have the same problem that Brady is leaving in NE: they dont have the targets. It would be him and a banged up Fournette carrying the offense? Meh.

The problem is most of the teams who will be looking to get him are in either that situation or something similar.

 

[dbldwn711]

Nick Foles makes so much sense for the Patriots.

More sense for the Eagles

 

[megalodon30]

the Pats just became Super Bowl favorites

Depends on who they have under center. Only time they've missed the playoffs recently is when Brady missed 15 games. Even Belichick isn't good enough to overcome a mediocre QB like Matt Cassel.