NGT: Schefter thinks Brady is "setting up" to leave Pats

Let’s go get Belichick then.

They have a system there that would set him up for great success, great oline, nice stable of backs, and TY Hilton. His arm isn't what it used to be, but he'll kill it in that situation. Maybe he wants to prove he can win away from Bill.

nothing invested in the QB position, and will have plenty of cap space. With a coach and a QB, they can easily rebuild that team through the draft and free agency.

because nothing from NE translates to other teams players or coaches.

Maybe he just plans to retire after the season.

In comment 14640961 Zeke's Alibi said:

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They have a system there that would set him up for great success, great oline, nice stable of backs, and TY Hilton. His arm isn't what it used to be, but he'll kill it in that situation. Maybe he wants to prove he can win away from Bill.

Probably not happening with the season Brisset it having. Wonder if he is just ready to walk away after this season.

Giselle is not moving to fucking indy

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In comment 14640964 Ivan15 said:

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nothing invested in the QB position, and will have plenty of cap space. With a coach and a QB, they can easily rebuild that team through the draft and free agency.

You've posted this several times. Do you have a source or are you an asshat?

In comment 14640964 Ivan15 said:

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nothing invested in the QB position, and will have plenty of cap space. With a coach and a QB, they can easily rebuild that team through the draft and free agency.

What are your thoughts on the JFK Assassination?

In comment 14640979 Blue21 said:

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yep. What FA agent qb’s would be available for the Pats next season?

I see it.

For the first time ever people are hinting that Brady is just there at this point. He isn’t the main reason they are winning games. He’s playing average football at best and he doesn’t want to be the guy who the team got him a ring ala peytons second. His play has dropped significantly imo

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In comment 14640979 Blue21 said: Quote: . yep. What FA agent qb’s would be available for the Pats next season?

How cool would that be?

Come home Bill!

I still think he wants to finish his career out here. Where it all started. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself.

In comment 14640973 GiantEgo said:

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because nothing from NE translates to other teams players or coaches. Maybe he just plans to retire after the season.

could be. Maybe he’s tired of just kicking ass week after week. He’s already the GOAT

I think it’s way more likely that he retires than play for another team.

it's for retirement.

I know it's been garbage time, but Belichick has been sure to get Stidham time in the 4th quarter to play and be sure that he gets reps. I thought that Brady and Belichick were going to leave at the same time, but I could see a little bit of a power play by Little Bill to try to win without Brady at least for one season. Remember, he went 11-5 with Matt Cassel for basically a full season. I wouldn't be surprised if Brady walked away after this year.

All that said, I can't wait for Brady and Belichick to leave and you watch the "fans" revert back to the time before Parcells took over in 1992 when they were the 4th team in Boston and no one gave a shit about them.

Brady will be the next head coach of the Mets... book it!

and that's why Kraft ordered a trade, to prevent that from happening?

In comment 14641029 Matt in SGS said:

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I know it's been garbage time, but Belichick has been sure to get Stidham time in the 4th quarter to play and be sure that he gets reps. I thought that Brady and Belichick were going to leave at the same time, but I could see a little bit of a power play by Little Bill to try to win without Brady at least for one season. Remember, he went 11-5 with Matt Cassel for basically a full season. I wouldn't be surprised if Brady walked away after this year. All that said, I can't wait for Brady and Belichick to leave and you watch the "fans" revert back to the time before Parcells took over in 1992 when they were the 4th team in Boston and no one gave a shit about them.

Matt, while I agree about them pre Parcells, I don't think they'll ever be the 4th team in that market again. They're more popular than the Sox, something if you told me back in the mid '90s when I was a teenager I'd assume you were high & would ask for some weed.

In comment 14641029 Matt in SGS said:

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I know it's been garbage time, but Belichick has been sure to get Stidham time in the 4th quarter to play and be sure that he gets reps. I thought that Brady and Belichick were going to leave at the same time, but I could see a little bit of a power play by Little Bill to try to win without Brady at least for one season. Remember, he went 11-5 with Matt Cassel for basically a full season. I wouldn't be surprised if Brady walked away after this year. All that said, I can't wait for Brady and Belichick to leave and you watch the "fans" revert back to the time before Parcells took over in 1992 when they were the 4th team in Boston and no one gave a shit about them.

I don’t think it will bottom out to the sad state of affairs pre Parcells; the almost 20 year dynasty spawned an entire global network of Pats fans; sure some front runners will go away but their run will leave fan engagement for the future. And as much as Kraft loves his happy endings in shady parlours, he’s a much more committed owner than the shit show he followed.

In comment 14641029 Matt in SGS said:

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I know it's been garbage time, but Belichick has been sure to get Stidham time in the 4th quarter to play and be sure that he gets reps. I thought that Brady and Belichick were going to leave at the same time, but I could see a little bit of a power play by Little Bill to try to win without Brady at least for one season. Remember, he went 11-5 with Matt Cassel for basically a full season. I wouldn't be surprised if Brady walked away after this year. All that said, I can't wait for Brady and Belichick to leave and you watch the "fans" revert back to the time before Parcells took over in 1992 when they were the 4th team in Boston and no one gave a shit about them.

If he wants to win without Brady then he can win without Brady here with Daniel Jones. Problem solved.

for another team, I would guess it would be to get away from Belichick, not to join him. The word is that their relationship has cooled over the past few years.

Besides, where is Brady going to go? He'll be 43 next opening day.

In comment 14640983 LawrenceTaylor56 said:

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What are your thoughts on the JFK Assassination?

Belichick did it, and now he's playing with the devil's money!

this is the swan song for Brady. Belichick, who knows.

If there is any truth to this rumor, and Belichick’s contract expires as well, the Giants could entice him to come home.

Brady retires after winning another SB this year. Bellichick leaves to take over the NYG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

would finish his career with a 2 or 3 year stint as the coach at Navy if the position opened up.

but who really wants a 43 year old QB for 2020?

I know he grew up close to San Fran, and is a 9er fan, but they are getting very comfortable with JimG at the helm. And I don't see the other California teams - Charger and Rams - considering this idea for a second.

Oakland? I can't see Brady putting up with Gruden's act.

I really think many are underestimating how pleased the Colts are with the more athletic Brissett. I think he's pretty cemented as their future, especially if he ends up having the kind of year he is trending to...

Where is the demand?

In comment 14641184 bw in dc said:

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but who really wants a 43 year old QB for 2020? I know he grew up close to San Fran, and is a 9er fan, but they are getting very comfortable with JimG at the helm. And I don't see the other California teams - Charger and Rams - considering this idea for a second. Oakland? I can't see Brady putting up with Gruden's act. I really think many are underestimating how pleased the Colts are with the more athletic Brissett. I think he's pretty cemented as their future, especially if he ends up having the kind of year he is trending to... Where is the demand?

I think most teams outside of maybe five would take Brady despite his age. You can’t underestimate his leadership and respect he has from teammates. But I highly doubt he would ever play for another team. He’s got his rings status money model wife and TB 12 to keep him busy. Why would he want to start over? I don’t think the lure of proving he can win without Bill and the Patriots way overcomes all those things.

Brady got a little testy last night when he threw the pass that got tagged for intent grounding...

and I don't even think Kraft would notice

In comment 14640991 Tuckrule said:

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For the first time ever people are hinting that Brady is just there at this point. He isn’t the main reason they are winning games. He’s playing average football at best and he doesn’t want to be the guy who the team got him a ring ala peytons second. His play has dropped significantly imo

What are you watching?

He's going to...

1 - uproot his family for a temporary home
2 - learn a new system
3 - leave a perennial Super Bowl contender
4 - leave the GOAT coach and top notch front office

to chase a title for 1-2 more years with a playoff caliber team? What's his motivation? Stick it to Bill?

The Pats won't push him out. A future All-Pro isn't backing him up or waiting for them to draft with the #1 pick.

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would finish his career with a 2 or 3 year stint as the coach at Navy if the position opened up.

He has very close ties to the school and his Dad is buried at the USNA. Navy has turned it around thus far this year but if the lose to Army again....

In comment 14640964 Ivan15 said:

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nothing invested in the QB position, and will have plenty of cap space. With a coach and a QB, they can easily rebuild that team through the draft and free agency.

Brady's career stats in Miami are...?

In comment 14641092 Section331 said:

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for another team, I would guess it would be to get away from Belichick, not to join him. The word is that their relationship has cooled over the past few years. Besides, where is Brady going to go? He'll be 43 next opening day.

I could see him head to Tenn and play for Vrabel, and I could see Vrabel welcoming him with open arms.

In comment 14641395 Lines of Scrimmage said:

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In comment 14641172 bigbluescot said: Quote: would finish his career with a 2 or 3 year stint as the coach at Navy if the position opened up. He has very close ties to the school and his Dad is buried at the USNA. Navy has turned it around thus far this year but if the lose to Army again....

I think BB wants that "most wins" record. Think he needs about 60+ wins to catch Shula??? Which would mean about 5 more years of the current production.....would he get there without TB12?

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In comment 14641395 Lines of Scrimmage said: Quote: In comment 14641172 bigbluescot said: Quote: would finish his career with a 2 or 3 year stint as the coach at Navy if the position opened up. He has very close ties to the school and his Dad is buried at the USNA. Navy has turned it around thus far this year but if the lose to Army again.... I think BB wants that "most wins" record. Think he needs about 60+ wins to catch Shula??? Which would mean about 5 more years of the current production.....would he get there without TB12?

Never realized that or thought about it Billko. That is at least another 5 years I would think. Mmmm, if he likes Jones.....

I think he wins anywhere any anyway he sees fit. Average QB, he builds a dominant defense. Great Qb, he builds a great offense and good D. The man has made it a science that only he knows.

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I could see him head to Tenn and play for Vrabel, and I could see Vrabel welcoming him with open arms.

He's going to uproot his family and move to Nashville? I don't see it. His entire legacy is with the Patriots, I'd be stunned to see him go somewhere else.

Money is no issue; he plays for below market $

He values winning above all else. There is no place else that gives him a better chance to win

Schefter is trolling

In comment 14641206 Les in TO said:

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I think most teams outside of maybe five would take Brady despite his age. You can’t underestimate his leadership and respect he has from teammates. But I highly doubt he would ever play for another team. He’s got his rings status money model wife and TB 12 to keep him busy. Why would he want to start over? I don’t think the lure of proving he can win without Bill and the Patriots way overcomes all those things.

Almost every team in the NFL is pretty stable right now at QB, and, obviously, much younger.

I gave it more thought. I could possibly see Elway going back to the fountain of youth and trying to repeat Peyton 2.0.

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In comment 14641496 Eman11 said: Quote: I could see him head to Tenn and play for Vrabel, and I could see Vrabel welcoming him with open arms. He's going to uproot his family and move to Nashville? I don't see it. His entire legacy is with the Patriots, I'd be stunned to see him go somewhere else.

Key word there is "if".

In comment 14641151 Sammo85 said:

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this is the swan song for Brady. Belichick, who knows.

Bingo. Remember TB mentioned age as a factor after one of their games earlier this year? It comes for everybody.

He won't be the same QB somewhere else and he knows it. I live in NE and see plenty of Brady, for the 1st time he actually looks old IMO. I don't think he'll be interested in giving it another go next year. He's feeling it.

In comment 14641693 mittenedman said:

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He won't be the same QB somewhere else and he knows it. I live in NE and see plenty of Brady, for the 1st time he actually looks old IMO. I don't think he'll be interested in giving it another go next year. He's feeling it.

I actually think Brady looks good playing on the field, but I sense the frustration with the makeshift OL. They seem to have finally reached some level of competency pass blocking. But they can't run block to save their lives right now.

And if they can't run, which they excelled at last year down the stretch, that puts more pressure on Brady to score points with his arm. And without Gronk, their receiving corp is a C at best. That's why the really wanted AB and were pissed that it didn't work out.

Brady knows he has a defense that is upper echelon. But if the Pats end up in a SB against the 9ers/Saints/Green Bay he's going to have to score. And it remains to be seen if the Pats can score enough against a quality D.

These will be good tests the next few weeks playing quality Ds like the Browns and the Ravens.

Usually mean he’s going. I’m sure it’s retirement.

In comment 14640978 ron mexico said:

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Giselle is not moving to fucking indy

And she is the bread winner !

to throw for 4600 yds with a 65% completion rate, a 29 TD to 9 INT ratio and Qb rating of 95. He looks old? He is on pace to have a better season than Eli ever did.