Dirt says 'Patriots upgrade at QB'; Sox continue to roll - SALTY!

[Rock Strongo]

theyre bringing him in as a 3rd string QB

literally, as a QB

why? i have no idea. it wont be for short yardage situations and garbage like that. interesting stat? on 3rd and 4th and short, brady hasnt been stopped...in 8 years.

there will be no media circus here, none. i like the move strictly as a football move.

 

[Rock Strongo]

in real news, the sox continue to roll

can anyone tell me who has the best record in the AL?

or the 2nd best record in MLB?

 

[Rock Strongo]

nice shoving match last night

salty raking lately...4-7 and 3 RBI last night

nava 2-6 with 2 RBI
carp 2-5 with 2 RBI
dusty was 1-5 with 2 RBI..best 2nd baseman maybe in MLB

 

[Rock Strongo]

No big top in Foxborough

Circus that follows Tim Tebow won't come to town with Bill Belichick's Patriots


Updated: June 10, 2013, 11:33 PM ET
By Mike Reiss | ESPNBoston.com



And this won't be like it was with the New York Jets because Tom Brady isn't Mark Sanchez. There is no question as to who is No. 1 on the depth chart in New England, and there also isn't much doubt that the club is high on No. 2 signal-caller Ryan Mallett.

Tebow comes to the Patriots and isn't guaranteed a spot on the team. He will play quarterback, sources confirm, and the Patriots kept just two of them on their final roster in 2012. Brady isn't going anywhere, and Mallett has two years remaining on his contract, so no one should be surprised if Tebow isn't around when the games count for real.

But for now, lighting the firecracker that is Tebow represents another classic Bill Belichick move.

Maybe Tebow lasts just a few weeks and this turns out to be a big favor from Belichick to help a player he likes try to reignite his NFL career. Then again, maybe it has shades of veteran Doug Flutie, who was signed in 2005 because Belichick liked the idea of having him around as a No. 3 quarterback who brought as much value with his presence as his football skills.

Belichick often says that when a team signs a player, it gets everything that comes with him -- on and off the field -- and surely the coach is aware that the media crush that comes with Tebow is unlike anything the modern-day NFL has seen.

When Tebow was traded to the Jets last year, ESPN set up an on-site "SportsCenter" studio at training camp. It was all Tebow, all the time.
[+] EnlargeAP Photo/Julio CortezWith no expectations or uncertainty about the No. 1 quarterback and Bill Belichick's tight reins, the attention paid to Tim Tebow should be muted.



One can just envision how that conversation might go this year in New England, assuming Tebow is still around in late July.

Media relations director: Bill, think we could fit a live studio on the corner of the field?

Belichick: Nope. Need it for the blocking sleds.

Media relations director: Any thoughts on a good spot?

Belichick: Nope. Sorry about that.

Media relations director: Can we make Tebow available to the media today?

Belichick: Nope. Just the captains.

Belichick won't flinch. He's going to get peppered with Tebow questions, starting on Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. ET when he holds his first news conference of mandatory minicamp, and he'll have his answers well scripted. Expect something like this: "He's here to play quarterback, and we think he can help the team." It would be a surprise if there is much more elaboration.

His players will get Tebow questions, too, and they'll be prepared as well, likely directing all of them back to Belichick. We've seen this drill before, with the likes of running back Corey Dillon (2004), Randy Moss (2007) and Chad Ochocinco (2011).

Dillon, Moss and Ochocinco had potential to bring a circus-like atmosphere with them based on what happened with their previous teams, and in each case, it never truly got out of control. Each player submerged his personal standing to fit into the team-first culture that Belichick has preached since becoming coach in 2000, limiting his interaction with the media.




Tebow, of course, is at a whole different level. But if he is willing to do the same as Dillon, Moss and Ochocinco -- and it's hard to imagine the Patriots signing him if he isn't fully on board -- this would represent one of Belichick's greatest victories in terms of team being bigger than the individual.

One example of this has been seen on the practice fields in recent weeks, as the Patriots are the only team in the NFL whose players aren't wearing jersey numbers. Everyone blends in as one.

That won't stop the cameras from finding Tebow, but if the past is any indication, the Patriots will limit Tebow's interaction with the media. Hard to imagine there will be any big news conference. If anything, it would be a few minutes after practice when Tebow is walking off the field.

This is the way the Patriots roll. It works for them.

As for Tebow, there are no guarantees for him this time around, a roster spot anything but a certainty. If this is going to work, he'll have to blend into the background.

When considering why Tim Tebow the Patriot is different from Tebow the Bronco or Tebow the Jet, start there.

 

[Rock Strongo]

good morning assholes

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

The circus follows Tebow

You think the signing of a 3rd string QB is usually the #1 sports story in the country?

Its already happening

Brett Gardner AL player of the week

Lackey may be back

Bailey is a turrible closer

And Salty left his mask on

Morning Rock

Let the backpedaling on Tebow begin

 

[BUCCS469]

my god today is gonna suck...i got crunked last night and was passed out by the third inning.

 

[Zig]

mornin' Rock

what's new?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Typical Belichick

Ignore the real concerns of the Pats roster, and prove to everyone you're a genius, and you'll be the one to fix Tebow

His ship has sailed, time for him to go fishing

 

[redseat]

I don't see the need for Tebow at all. Why did BB do this? Weei this morning was saying something along the lines of BB wanting to stick it to the jets and the rest of the league and say, "see I can get something out of this guy."

But it can't just be for that reason, no?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

I have a wonderful tan

 

[redseat]

Andrew Bailey will be fine. The guy is coming off the DL of course he is going to be a little rusty!

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

I don't see the need for Tebow at all. Why did BB do this? Weei this morning was saying something along the lines of BB wanting to stick it to the jets and the rest of the league and say, "see I can get something out of this guy."

But it can't just be for that reason, no?

Yes

It's what he does

He hasn't been a genius since 1911

 

[redseat]

I wonder how many guys asses Ochocinco will be slapping in prison

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Didn't he come off the DL like a month ago

 

[Zig]

Yes

It's what he does

He hasn't been a genius since 1911

pipe down you

it's too early to be getting my fists all angry

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

I wonder how many guys asses Ochocinco will be slapping in prison

That was great!

He deserved it, and those racist bailiffs should be fired

Think they'd be laughing if whitey did that?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

pipe down you

it's too early to be getting my fists all angry

Lol

Dirts in a cheerful mood!

Came close to calling in sick, but feel good that I legged it out

 

[Rock Strongo]

The circus follows Tebow

You think the signing of a 3rd string QB is usually the #1 sports story in the country?

Its already happening

Brett Gardner AL player of the week

Lackey may be back

Bailey is a turrible closer

And Salty left his mask on

Morning Rock

Let the backpedaling on Tebow begin

hey, i texted you last night, you know my stance!

lackey wasnt good last night either, tho i do believe he is "back"

 

[BUCCS469]

Lol

Dirts in a cheerful mood!

Came close to calling in sick, but feel good that I legged it out

yeah why are you so chipper this morning?