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[YankeeRebel]

So there is a video floating around comparing Mac Jones to Tom Brady on a throw. And to be fair they look identical in posture, mechanics, accuracy etc. But I think it's so unfair to compare a rookie QB, any rookie QB to Brady. Set the ceiling kind of high IMO.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

So there is a video floating around comparing Mac Jones to Tom Brady on a throw. And to be fair they look identical in posture, mechanics, accuracy etc. But I think it's so unfair to compare a rookie QB, any rookie QB to Brady. Set the ceiling kind of high IMO.

Obviously, any comparison of any QB to Brady is ridiculous BUT I still contend that the Patriots were a major reason why Brady developed into the QB that he did and perhaps they will have some significant success with Jones too.

Don't get me wrong, Brady is in a league all his own but I believe Mac has the potential to develop into a Brady type player and can bring us a few Super Bowls in his career.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Obviously, any comparison of any QB to Brady is ridiculous BUT I still contend that the Patriots were a major reason why Brady developed into the QB that he did and perhaps they will have some significant success with Jones too.

Don't get me wrong, Brady is in a league all his own but I believe Mac has the potential to develop into a Brady type player and can bring us a few Super Bowls in his career.

I think what separated Brady from the universe was personal drive. his ability to study study and never stop learning, coupled with his constantly improving some facet of his game. I contend the Pats got shit lucky when they drafted Brady and he made this organization into the beast it is. I do see a lot of the same traits in Jones.

And I am not dismissing the organization helped Brady but I am more than comfortable saying without Brady there are not six Lombardi's at Gillette Stadium.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

I think what separated Brady from the universe was personal drive. his ability to study study and never stop learning, coupled with his constantly improving some facet of his game. I contend the Pats got shit lucky when they drafted Brady and he made this organization into the beast it is. I do see a lot of the same traits in Jones.

And I am not dismissing the organization helped Brady but I am more than comfortable saying without Brady there are not six Lombardi's at Gillette Stadium.

Agreed 100%

 

[Southieinnc]

So there is a video floating around comparing Mac Jones to Tom Brady on a throw. And to be fair they look identical in posture, mechanics, accuracy etc. But I think it's so unfair to compare a rookie QB, any rookie QB to Brady. Set the ceiling kind of high IMO.

They could care less about either player. There job is too get clicks.

 

[nefansince75]

Obviously, any comparison of any QB to Brady is ridiculous BUT I still contend that the Patriots were a major reason why Brady developed into the QB that he did and perhaps they will have some significant success with Jones too.

The only rebuttal I have is week1 of 2002 when Brady showed his quick release and field general ways while demolishing Pittsburgh. To me it means he brought most of what he became with him to the Pats...But no question the Pats harnessed every drop of that potential.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

The only rebuttal I have is week1 of 2002 when Brady showed his quick release and field general ways while demolishing Pittsburgh. To me it means he brought most of what he became with him to the Pats...But no question the Pats harnessed every drop of that potential.

My mind says week 1 of 2002 was a 31-0 beat down by Buffalo...am I off a year?

 

[sharkymcwrath]

My mind says week 1 of 2002 was a 31-0 beat down by Buffalo...am I off a year?

You're off by a season and the bookend of the season. Buffalo beat NE 31 - 0 game one of the 2003 season with Drew Bledsoe at QB. That was the Lawyer Milloy "the players aren't proud to be Patriots" game where Lawyer had an epic game against NE and then shit talked NE after the game. Fast forward to the last game of the season and NE returned the favor by beating Buffalo 31 - 0 and going on to win their second Super Bowl.

I remember that 31 - 0 beatdown and the poetic justice of shutting Milloy's mouth the fuck up.

 

[nefansince75]

My mind says week 1 of 2002 was a 31-0 beat down by Buffalo...am I off a year?

Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots - September 9th, 2002 | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Pittsburgh Steelers 14 at New England Patriots 30 on September 9th, 2002 - Full team and player stats and box score

www.pro-football-reference.com

Damn I'm old, but still have my near perfect memory.

 

[cheerupcharlie]

Not good Patrick.

 

[BigKen]

I remember that 31 - 0 beatdown and the poetic justice of shutting Milloy's mouth the fuck up.

And I still have it in my DVD collection. I never get tired tired of re-watching it.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

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Not good Patrick.

He had cocaine charges conditionally dismissed in January that required him to stay out of trouble.
They could now be reinstated.

 

[Southieinnc]

He had cocaine charges conditionally dismissed in January that required him to stay out of trouble.
They could now be reinstated.

Very unlikely. To use that case in court, they would have to go back and try him and find him guilty. His attorney can just deny the other case unless the prosecutor wants to backtrack. The other case was no slamdunk either.

 

[Southieinnc]

WTF?

2 Best Trades Patriots Must Make Before 2021 NFL Trade Deadline

The New England Patriots are in the midst of a second consecutive middling season in the post-Tom Brady era. After relying on former league MVP Cam Newton to run the show last season, the Patriots have since turned to former Alabama standout and rookie signal-caller Mac Jones under center. Jones...

clutchpoints.com

 

[YankeeRebel]

I wounder if Houston is still interested in Stidham???

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Very unlikely. To use that case in court, they would have to go back and try him and find him guilty. His attorney can just deny the other case unless the prosecutor wants to backtrack. The other case was no slamdunk either.

Not saying they will, just saying they could.
From Patswire


Chung previously faced charges of cocaine possession, but those charges were conditionally dismissed in January 2020. The conditions of the dismissal included that he not commit any other felony or misdemeanor crimes. If he did, New Hampshire could reinstate the charges and prosecute him.

Report: Patrick Chung charged with assault and battery, vandalizing property

Patrick Chung has been arrested and charged.

patriotswire.usatoday.com

 

[BigKen]

Kyle Shanahan got backed into a corner yesterday during his weekly press conference.

He was asked if he would make the trade of JG to NE if he knew what he knows today. Shanahan got pissed and said that there was never an offer of a 2nd round pick for JG by NE. Trey Lance is out with knee and JG hasn't been worth spit. But no one asked who mentioned a 2nd round pick? GM John Lynch might be able to hold on to his job, but it appears the Lynch is not throw a life preserver out to Shanahan. 49ers have reportedly been looking for trade partners for several of their starters but no one is interested.

The JG door is closed in NE according to Mike Reiss. Mac, Hoyer and Stidham are the now and future.

The Pats have been bringing in players every day. Guys coming through are primarily OL, WR and DB with one RB. So far, nothing has happened this week. October has been a busy month.

October

DATE	TRANSACTION
October 22, 2021	Signed CB Brian Poole and DeVante Bausby to the practice squad. Signed LB Calvin Munson from Miami to the active roster from the practice squad. Signed G James Ferentz to the practice squad.
October 21, 2021	Placed LB Harvey Langi on injured reserve. Released DB Elijah Benton from the practice squad.
October 18, 2021	Promoted DL Daniel Ekuale and OL James Ferentz to the active roster from the practice squad. Placed DB Jonathan Jones on injured reserve.
October 14, 2021	Signed DB Myles Bryant. Placed DL Chase Winovich on injured reserve. Signed K Riley Patterson to the practice squad.
October 11, 2021	Activated LT Isaiah Wynn from the COVID-19 list. Promoted C/G James Ferentz to the active roster from the practice squad.
October 9, 2021	Activated G Michael Onwenu from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
October 8, 2021	Signed DB Sean Davis to the practice squad. Promoted LB Jahlani Tavai from the practice squad to the active roster.
October 4, 2021	Promoted DB Myles Bryant, OL James Ferentz, OL Alex Redmond and OL Will Sherman to the active roster from the practice squad. Placed OL Trent Brown on injured reserve.
October 1, 2021	Placed OL Henry Anderson on injured reserve. Signed LB Jamie Collins. Signed DB Elijah Benton to the practice squad.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I remember reading about this 10 years ago.
This kind of thing is what lets you know the success was not TB's or BB's, it was the combination.

Ex-Patriots Punter Shares Hilarious Story About Bill Belichick, Tom Brady

In one Patriots practice, Bill Belichick had a punter emulate the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year -- and paid him for it.

nesn.com

 

[BigKen]

Belichick made Brady better and Brady made BB better. No denying that it was the perfect combination at the perfect time.

 

[nefansince75]

Belichick made Brady better and Brady made BB better. No denying that it was the perfect combination at the perfect time.

and BB knew what mattered most in a QB (coachable) and that's exactly why he chose Brady over Bledsoe and that was Brady's rocket fuel. Without BB Brady may never have seen a field.