Patriots/NFL Off-Season: Brady Leaving Patriots

[sarge88]

I'm truly amazed at how "meh" I am about this.

I won't say he's "not good anymore" --- but I also don't think that he's a top 10 QB either. Couple that with the fact that even if he was here, I don't think they win a SB next year or in 2021/22, and I can live with it.

I guess, given that I truly don't think they'd win with him in the next year or 2, I think it makes sense to move on and start the re-build.

If I wished he stayed it would be more for the memories than anything else.

 

[DKH]

He didn't say where he was going. I wonder if Belichick pulled the offer.

Ted Johnson said last night Belichick didn’t want back

IMO when he turned diva and wouldn’t partake in ATO and dissed rookies he was dead to Belichick

thanks Tom for 20 phenomenal years

 

[GoBs]

It hurt more when Orr left when I was a kid

 

[EvilElf63]

I wish him well, and will root for him wherever he goes. But I'm not really that upset about it. We had an awesome 20 years, can't complain about a thing.

 

[Absurdity]

That's a lot

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Meh, thanks for the memories.

We got to witness the greatest of all time here for almost 20 years.

Good luck in your future endeavors.

On to the Patriots future.

 

[Alicat]

Zolak is going off on 98.5.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Pats superbowl odds will drop more than the stock market.

 

[Gator Mike]

I swear, if any one of the local media outlets tries to badmouth Brady as he's leaving (I'm looking at you Boston Globe), I want them fired into the sun.

Brady wasn't a member of the Red Sox, so there's no reason for the official mouthpiece of the Red Sox to bash him. They'll set their sights on sliming Belichick until they drive him out of town.

 

[smithformeragent]

Brady wasn't a member of the Red Sox, so there's no reason for the official mouthpiece of the Red Sox to bash him. They'll set their sights on sliming Belichick until they drive him out of town.

Felger and Mazz now have triple the content:

Patriots coverage

Wherever Brady signs

49ers

2nd guessing for AGES.

 

[KrejciMVP]

New start for Brady. I think hell do well. It was a toxic environment in NE so hes smart to bail and go for a ring

 

[Gator Mike]

Somebody hit the Fast Forward button on 2020.

 

[Troublesome 85]

I feel sad
But also feel sadder about other things
Maybe I just expected this but foolishly wished I was wrong

 

[KrejciMVP]

Felger and Mazz now have triple the content:

Patriots coverage

Wherever Brady signs

49ers

2nd guessing for AGES.

I'm looking forward to the media going after Belichick this year.

 

[Smitty93]

I have to admit, despite the sadness and disappointment, there's something kind of exciting about the unknown. Clearly we're never going to see that kind of success again, but we really have no idea what's going to happen.

The schedule is really tough for 2020. Playing the AFC & NFC West. It's almost tailor-made to tank, if that's what you want to do.

 

[Alicat]

New start for Brady. I think hell do well. It was a toxic environment in NE so hes smart to bail and go for a ring

Brady played a part in making the environment toxic.

Don't put this square on Bill.

 

[Gator Mike]

It was a toxic environment in NE

So toxic that he's only won three of the last six Super Bowls.

There's no reason to read much more into this than the Patriots couldn't afford to keep him.

 

[yazmybaby]

I think Brady goes to the Dolphins or T Bay.
I would give Stidham and Kessler a shot now. Stidham has a year under his belt and should know the play book.
Our defense is still good enough to get us into the playoffs.
Take the money and replace Van Noy and Collins, sign a great Edge Rusher, cut/trade Burkhead so Harris can play next year and cut Gostowski as well.
This draft is loaded with WR's, hopefully BB can land a good one and Harry / Sanu have a great season.
TE is still a weakness, Eifert would be the one I would sign now and see what is available at the draft.
Would also like to see Sheard come back for one year only.

 

[KrejciMVP]

So toxic that he's only won three of the last six Super Bowls.

There's no reason to read much more into this than the Patriots couldn't afford to keep him.

It looked toxic to me and maybe toxic to Brady

 

[KrejciMVP]

Brady played a part in making the environment toxic.

Don't put this square on Bill.

They'll put it on bill now. Brady is gone and Bill was behind a lot of it. The media will need stories

 

[smithformeragent]

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Both sides share in a mutual decision to part ways.

If either was willing to overextend to keep it going, it would have happened.

 

[Therick67]

Nothing last forever. It was a tremendous run, time to move on..

 

[HHHH]

I am disappointed, but not surprised...and although I hate to admit it, it is probably best for the Patriots in the long run. And, I echo everyone's statement about a certain excitement for something new and will root for Brady except for when he plays the Patriots.

It was an amazing run for him in NE

 

[CDJ]

It’s a lot easier to do in a year where there seemed like there were more “WTF Brady” throws then every other year combined


Still sucks. I’ll always wish the best for him

 

[DKH]

I wish him well, and will root for him wherever he goes. But I'm not really that upset about it. We had an awesome 20 years, can't complain about a thing.

How I feel exactly