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September 25, 2006

The debut of She Said/He Said

Hey all --

Joe came up with this idea yesterday, and we're going to try it out. It's called She Said/He Said, and we're going to basically debate on-line, mostly about Pats things, but it may get into other areas, you never know.

Our first topic: Tom Brady.

I think there's something... missing with Tom Terrific. Something isn't there, and I don't think it's just a chemistry (or lack thereof) issue with his new receivers. In the first two games, he didn't look sharp and it wasn't much of a concern because in the end, the Patriots won the games. But it was magnified last night. At least one pass attempt came out of his hand wrong, and on a few passes, he overthrew or underthrew his intended receiver.

And while he was 10-for-10 on the lone touchdown drive, Denver was in soft coverage then. As soon as New England scored, they switched up again and the Pats were three-and-out on their next possession. Brady admitted after the game that he had thrown the ball away on two of those three tries (the third was forced and broken up).

It's easy for everyone to say, "Yeah, Deion is gone, he has to be a professional and get over it." And I know that's what he's getting paid for. But if your best friend, the person you worked with every day, went to lunch with, sent IM messages to about the God-awful shirt your boss is wearing, was all of a sudden gone, wouldn't that sting for a while?

I hope whatever it is -- or they are, if it's more than one thing -- gets better soon. But right now, Tom Brady isn't the Tom Brady we all have come to know.

shalise

Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 4:22 PM | Permalink

Comments

Let's face it, when you want continuity, you have to bring back more than just a few of the leaders from year-to-year. This team no longer resembles the teams of the past four years. Not because they arent as talented (which they aren't), but because the camaraderie, leadership, and "gel" are simply lacking - there has been no time or chemistry to allow such a gel. Face it Bill & Scott, you let one too many go, and that one is Deion. Also, to quote Parcells, you didn't know when "she" would be back, and shouldn't have traded Deion before you knew Chad was ready to go.

Posted by: Eric at September 25, 2006 5:03 PM

The Pats should trade Brady. They got rid of everybody else. I think its time to rebuild. TRade Brady for 3 first round picks. Then they could draft a linebacker, a safety and a corner. Drew will be avaiable next year. THe way the PATS are playing there is no value anywhere on the roster. So trade them all. Use the same rule as they did for Branch.

Posted by: bob from sharon at September 25, 2006 9:10 PM