Â
|
|
Quote: |
One Boston radio host is sure about one thing — Tom Brady isn’t going to be wearing a Patriots jersey this year. “I believe the Patriots are 100 percent done,” retired Patriots tight end Christian Fauria said of Brady on WEEI’s “Ordway, Merloni & Fauria.” “I think the Patriots are okay and ready to move on.” That came after Fauria, a former teammate of Brady’s, said he believes there’s a “99.6 percent” chance that Brady leaves New England. |
“I believe he’s done...”
Didn’t Cooley call out Rapsheet last winter as a potential hack last year?
After many years taking below market value so the team can invest more on both sides of the ball, why this new pivot by Brady?
After many years taking below market value so the team can invest more on both sides of the ball, why this new pivot by Brady?
The pivot is probably due to some rift between Brady and the Patriots. And by Patriots I mean, quite possibly, Bellichick and what he sees as the near future direction.
So in essence, Brady is forcing the issue. Either take me back at my demands, or I'll go else where.
Breakups happen all the time.
Last time I checked, TB12 comp is not included in the cap.
So he figures let me cash in for the time I have left - and what I in my mind probably deserved - from all those years I played at a discount.
Feelings get hurt, people react.
Think about it. You'll be under paid, in Brady's mind - and also maybe lose your job or get benched. Esp if a draft pick is looming.
I don't think the Pats have paid for the TB12 services for a few years now, after Brady's biz partner was kicked out of the complex.
I still think they come to terms with Brady, but it would be interesting to see what they do at QB and how effective it is. I know Belichick liked the rookie Stidham, but that would be a tall order to ask him to take the reins.
I think the odds are more like 99.4%.
Quote:
he gets paid for his tb12 bs too! add em up if you want to compare how much he gets 'paid'
I don't think the Pats have paid for the TB12 services for a few years now, after Brady's biz partner was kicked out of the complex.
I still think they come to terms with Brady, but it would be interesting to see what they do at QB and how effective it is. I know Belichick liked the rookie Stidham, but that would be a tall order to ask him to take the reins.
But doesn't Brady still operate TB12 out of a Kraft-owned facility for free (or at least a significant discount)? Even if the Pats aren't paying for the services anymore, if Brady is using Kraft-owned things for his business and saving on overhead that way that is essentially payment going to Brady.
The Patriots are playing for superbowls and BB looks like one of the least sentimental humans around. I'm not surprised that they are thinking about moving on, especially if Tom is playing hardball when it comes to salary or wants a multiyear committment.
He saw how awkward it got at the end with Eli Manning at the end. Could easily end up the same with Brady and maybe the Pats are going to be ruthlessly pragmatic and think that it's better off to move on one year too early rather than too late.
How much would the Pats give to get their next franchise QB (with say the #4 over-all pick) ?
Their choice of probably Hebert, Tua, Eason ?
How much would the Pats give to get their next franchise QB (with say the #4 over-all pick) ?
Their choice of probably Hebert, Tua, Eason ?
Or Love
How much would the Pats give to get their next franchise QB (with say the #4 over-all pick) ?
Their choice of probably Hebert, Tua, Eason ?
I wouldn't be surprised if they select Jake Fromm. He has a lot of the qualities that the Patriots like and he could fall to them as opposed to trading a bounty to move all the way up into the top 10.
Quote:
How much would the Pats give to get their next franchise QB (with say the #4 over-all pick) ?
Their choice of probably Hebert, Tua, Eason ?
I wouldn't be surprised if they select Jake Fromm. He has a lot of the qualities that the Patriots like and he could fall to them as opposed to trading a bounty to move all the way up into the top 10.
Could be. But I think they like Herbert
As I have said over and over in all the stupid "franchise QB" threads - it does not matter where you pick. What matters is who does the picking.
Part of me thinks it’d be appropriate for him to stay and retire a Patriot. The other part of me would enjoy watching Patriots fans squirm as Brady goes elsewhere.
Quote:
he gets paid for his tb12 bs too! add em up if you want to compare how much he gets 'paid'
Last time I checked, TB12 comp is not included in the cap.
No it doesn't, but it sure does compensate for the "discount" he supposedly gives