News Flash: Tom Brady is Confident
by Greg Knopping on Jan 29, 2012 9:20 PM EST
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PrintI don't know about this Tom Brady guy. I mean first, he tells fans to get "lubed up and hydrated" before a regular season game, and now he's talking about big parties with more than 25,000 people in attendance. I mean I'm all for raging at the right opportunities, but this upstart quarterback is clearly getting overconfident in not only his team's ability to win, but in his own ability to party and get hydrated.
I'm kidding, of course. But in case you didn't hear, at the Patriots' send off rally today at Gillette Stadium, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made some comments that were, uh, deemed too confident by many in the New York media:
We have the greatest fans in America. You guys have proved that year in and year out with your support. I wish I could take all you guys to Indy with us. We're going down there, and we're going down there for one reason. We're going to give it our best and hopefully we have a lot more people at our party next weekend.
Of course, this is a non-story. There is no guarantee of victory - Brady was simply trying to get fans excited at what was the equivalent of a pep rally. But this "story" can serve as a reminder: non-stories are stories during Super Bowl week, so be ready for a lot of this.
As for my opinion on Tom's comments, a confident Brady is a good Brady. Tom has so many reasons to have a chip on his shoulder for Super Bowl XLVI. He's been overlooked all year, he played below average in the AFC Championship, and he wants revenge for Super Bowl XLII. Just because Brady is confident, doesn't mean he's not mentally prepared to play in the Super Bowl. Following Super Bowl XLII, you know Brady would never overlook a team such as the Giants or take an opportunity to play for another Super Bowl title for granted. To suggest otherwise is downright ridiculous.
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I am more concerned about his forehead in that picture
Isn’t he paying too much respect to Peyton even he is playing in his house?
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by cruelangelT on Jan 29, 2012 9:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
NY Media is taking his comments way too far
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by BostonBeasts on Jan 29, 2012 9:29 PM EST via Android app reply actions
well it still seems like more productive and meaningful than watching Pro Bowl
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by cruelangelT on Jan 29, 2012 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
The New York Media??? Really???
The day after the Conference Championships they declared the Giants WILL win the Super Bowl, and the day after that they declared Eli Manning as the hero and the best QB in Giants history. Hmm that’s not putting the cart before the horse somewhat is it? Give me a break.
Keep the faith!
Brady: I hope we win.
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by JohnHannahRules on Jan 30, 2012 7:39 AM EST up reply actions
But really though, can we really be confident about this match up? Their QB is
playing at a higher level and so is their team, (then again, GB’s WR core and their case of dropsies and the 49ers’ literally giving the ball to the Giants numerous times deep in their own territory certainly had something to do with it). But i can’t help but to wonder how is it conceivable that our CB’s can stop/limit the Giants WR’s. They must be licking their chops as they see the our secondary on film. Their secondary is poor as well, but they make up for it with a better pass rush.
PS~ They actually have their #1 WR and RB back for this meeting, unlike our previous meeting that resulted in a loss with a healthy Gronk.
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
As a Giants fan, of course you feel that way. Poor may have been an overstatement but
its not like its good tbh.
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
It is good.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
They were in the low 20's in pass defense. What are you writing exactly?
We shall agree to disagree.
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
They are better than mere passing yardage stats suggest.
Like our secondary is better than the 31st ranked passing yardage suggests.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Don't judge them on the season.
There was a near mutiny by the DB’s against the DC before the Jets game. They were sick of his complicated soft read and react zones with way too many coverage audibles.
My Giant fandom does not cloud my judgement as you imply, it gives me the advantage of knowledge and insight to the seismic shift that occurred when the scheme was changed. The results have been nothing short of miraculous.
Add in the fact that Tuck got healthy and Osi came back and you have a defense that is playing outstanding team defense without a weak link anywhere.
It just is what it is.
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With that being written, what are your thoughts in regards to our defense.
Allowing just 15pts a game in the playoffs. Chung and Spikes are back.
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
I don't know your defense like I do mine
All I know is that they are winning.
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And that's certainly what we've done 10 straight times. :)
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
It was 18 straight that last big game
Just saying
by jhMLB on Jan 30, 2012 9:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Weak link anywhere?
You have a good secondary, but its not spectacular. and your LBs can probably be exploited in coverage.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I don't know the Giants as well as they do.
And I can safely say you don’t know too much about them either.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
It's all about team defense
If you want to isolate a particular unit, player, or players you are wasting your time.
As a team they are playing close to lights out defense against some good and some great offenses for 5 weeks.
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I agree to an extend.
I think its completely reasonable to talk about a unit, player(s) if your talking about creating mismatches.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
True.
I’m just leaning on the results I have seen since the health and the scheme has changed. No team has scored more than 20 against us in 6 weeks, and no team has scored more than 17 without help from the refs.
Since the health/scheme change, in order we have given up in points on D:
14, 14, 0, 20, 17 which = 13 points a game. Not too shabby, especially when u look at the opponents
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Right. And something else to consider
on the pats side, as a unit, ever since chung and spikes were healthy, and they played in a 3-4, they have been pretty dominant. this was the first season we saw them in 4-3, but when they switched to 3-4 and spikes and chung came back from injury, they have been getting great pressure and playing some solid pass defense.
Unfortunately, there are matchups we all still have to take into account.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
When the pats went to 3-4
they came back in the Denver post season game. They got injured during against you guy in the 3rd quarter in the regular season, although they were playing 4-3.
If you say “Oh so its just two games.” The thing is with Chung and Spikes, the pats defense overall has seen to have been significantly more tougher, aggressive, and they execute much much better. Chung is miles better than any of the other safeties we have, and Spikes brings that intensity that similar to the intensity (similar, not the same) as Ray lewis, although obviously he is not as good as Lewis.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Jack, I am not that guy.
Two games is enough. You know your team, and your football. And I know from my own team that one guy can come back and change EVERYTHING in one game. Let alone two guys in two games.
I have only been familiar with those two in storys I have read and limited live action.
I think the most obvious thing for me to notice as an outsider is that you had to switch to a 4-3 without them and now you are back to the D you want to play.
What are, or will be, their primary and secondary roles?
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Well....
In the regular season the 4-3 was their base. This was the first time that they tried it out. Only around against the broncos that they have been doing more 3-4, and now they are a primary 3-4 team, which is the formation they are suited in.
And by roles I assume formation. The pats will go out in the 3-4 formation, use some sub packages. I don’t know how much 4-3 they will use.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Is Chung Strong or Free?
Sun Dial is an inside backer, I know, but what will his responsibilities be? I know you are not BB, but you have watched these guys and I’m just wondering how much Spikes is used in coverage and the run.
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Strong.
His responsibilities will likely to help over the top, and play underneath. a variety of things actually. He is like a Rodney Harrison clone (he put up Harrison numbers last year), wo whatever harrison did, expect him to do the same.
And Spikes? He is used in both coverage and run. Against the run, he is very very very strong. When he blitzes, typically the OL gets blown up. He is pretty good in coverage. he has great instincts. Reminds me of Ted Johnson or Bruschi.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
night.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Jack they came back in week 17...remember chung smashed stevie Johnson
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by BostonBeasts on Jan 29, 2012 11:11 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
No I remember.
But they were very limited. BB was experimenting Nate Jones, Molden, and McCourty in all sorts of places in the secondary that day. As well as Moore.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
They came back in the buffalo game
not the denver game
Recent results STRONGLY suggest otherwise.
And if you want to point to the two TD’s by Davis, remember that they occurred on the outside of the defense. No LB was on him.
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I was not going to point that out.
If you say recent results suggest otherwise, mind telling me more?
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
That would be the biggest indictment
one could make against the LB’s in coverage
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I'm not against LBs in coverage.
Hell our Lbs are fine. I’m all for it. I assumed your LBs are not that great on coverage because the majority of LBs in the NFL are alright in coverage.
So if my assumption that your LBs are alright in coverage, and could be exploited, please tell me why my assumption is wrong.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
You have to have watched them play! :-)
Sometimes you can look at the numbers, sometimes you can watch the play every week, and in this case I think you can combine the two. :-)
It’s not complicated, the proof is in the pudding of who they had to guard (Whitten, Keller, Gonzolez, Davis), look at who was throwing the ball, and then look at the final scores and the W’s.
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Keller.... he is good but not yet great.... and its the sanchise.
I will say that the Falcons are so far not good in the playoffs, particularly Ryan.
You know what….. I’m just going to say that you guys have faced great TEs, and that you guys have done well against them. However none of their offenses are based around them, or the short yardage passing game. But I have upgraded my assumption to “good.” :)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Good point.
But one of those teams focal point of their offense is the TE’s. The Niners have one of the best in Davis, who caught 1 ball between the seams against us, and a young and underrated TE who torched us in our first meeting in Delany Walker. The guy is GOOD. I don’t recall what he did against us this past game which kinda suggests he did very little. :-)
Boley and Williams are playing great within the team concept, and at times are playing great individual football. Many at BBV, me included, believe Boley is our defensive MVP.
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Nice.
Can’t wait to see the matchups then. It will be interesting to see how well they will handle against an offense that basis around exploiting LBs and other mismatches.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Walker missed over a month with a broken jaw
and was clearly not 100%, he was rusty and they didn’t use him a lot in that last game. But, with Ted Ginn out, they decided to roll the dice with a rusty, less than healthy Walker.
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And don’t forget Jermichael Finley in GB who was frustrated all game. Said as much after the game when he complained how JPP was chipping him on every play and he couldn’t get into a rythm with AR.
So for Jack, there is an example of limiting a short passing game offense that has an outstanding TE.
Another stat comes to mind: I believe the 78 yard TD given up to Davis in the SF game is the only pass completion of more than 20 yards against us in these playoffs. Pretty impressive, IMO.
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Finley is an okay TE.
Greenbay doesn’t use him much. They mostly use 3 WR sets so rodgers can pass to Jennings, Driver, or Jones (or Nelson or whoever is in the slot or outside).
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Finley was also wide open on what would have been
a huge first down for the Pack, but Rodgers mad an uncharacteristic bad throw, threw it to hard, and no he wasn’t under pressure at the time. That was a pivotal mistake tough, one of many in the game for Green Bay.
The Pats tight ends get chipped all the time, and if JPP chips them all the better, as they will drive him out of the play and give Brady another couple of seconds.
This is also true.
They get chipped all the time. Also lets not forget, that we also line our TEs on the outside as well. So there is no way to really chip them since they are pretty much not on the LOS, and they are not getting chipped by LBs or Ends.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Good point.
I’m undecided whether JPP chipping is a good or a bad thing, but, like you said, if the TEs are split wide, it’s a moot point.
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All of what you say is true… but I look at Brady’s words, and while I see a belief in himself and his team’s abilities, I do not see cockiness or over-confidence. This is not the same as his interview comments 4 years ago where he went at Strahan.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
Fans are one thing -
but I don’t want my QB as anything BUT supremely confident heading into Sunday’s game. The Giants’ receivers definitely think they can beat the Pats crew of DBs, but we’ll see.
I refuse to worry and cower this week because all the hype means nothing after the first couple of series in the game.
Keep the faith!
A cause for concern
During the AFC championship game I seen Ravens receivers wide open and Flacco did not spot them for large gains. Eli will scan the field and find those open receivers. The Giants will have very little trouble moving the ball through the air. Brady will probably be trying to match scores with Eli. As the QB goes so does the team. Both teams losses during the regular season is directly related to the play of the QB. Pats secondary will need Eli to play poorly if they expect to keep the Giants under 21 points. Brady needs to play an error free game if the Pats offense wants to score over 21 points. The play of the QB will determine the outcome. I am hoping that Eli plays poorly to help the Pats defense. If Eli turns the ball over 2 times, then the Pats win by a FG.
Oh this will go over great here....
I watched a Bob Costas interview with Brady in Indy about a half hour ago. One in which Brady was noticeably uncomfortable, or nervous. It was immediately followed by an interview of Eli in NJ. One in which he looked completely calm.
Just saying, but the contrast in demeanor was significant to me and I couldn’t help but remember Brady’s demeanor, and the look on his face, in both the Raven game and the Giant game when things weren’t going so well.
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I don’t know that there is much to be read into Brady’s demeanor- I think some of it may well have been a desire to say the right things- Bellichick is not big on anyone talking to the media, and Brady may well have been trying to put the company line in words, remembering that in New England, the words “Stay Humble, Stay Hungry” are right on the wall outside the lockerroom.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
So the only sure fire hall of famer on both squads is a tad bit "uncomfortable or nervous"?
I rather doubt that.
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
by Vic85 on Jan 29, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That's why I pointed out the recent on field occasions.
And I think the whole world knows about the ice water in Eli’s veins. he can hang with anybody in that department and that is for damn sure.
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Perhaps, but why hasn't he shown what a guy like Brady has shown throughout his
career? He is really good now, but that certainly couldn’t be said/written not too long ago. Why has his career been up and down so constantly?
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
Thats a long story.
But if you feel like it, there was a post on BBV about a week or so ago comparing Brady, Eli, and Peyton’s numbers from years 4-8 of their careers. Down right eerie how close all three are.
Look it up in the archives if you feel like it. It’s good, and it’s not a “hey look at Eli he is as good as these two guys post.” It will just give you some perspective.
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Noice.
I already know Eli is very good though. :P
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I know you do.
And I am just hoping my guy is approaching your guys level on a consistent basis.
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Eli's too dumb
To ever truly know what’s going on. He has about as many emotions as Jim Caldwell.
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Jim Caldwell has the dumbest face ever
No emotion at all
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by BostonBeasts on Jan 29, 2012 10:31 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Award winning scholar athlete in college.
42 wonderlick.
Runs as complicated an offense as there is in the NFL.
C’mon, you know he ain’t dumb.
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^ This
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
How's your Eli jersey fitting you?
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
by Vic85 on Jan 29, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm an unbiased fan. Sorry.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
No need to apologize. You are what you are. My Pats team will have to
play their hardest against Eli and your team. Hope my team wins. Just have worries.
Depth is great. Right up until you need it!!
*our
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
hm?
Meh.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Stop
Too much accurate truthful information.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
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by wilddre22 on Jan 30, 2012 6:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Oooooo... a Bob Costas interview
The ultimate indicator. Just saying. Besides, how can you read anything in Eli’s demeanor anyway – it’s always the same, win or loss.
Keep the faith!
Agreed about Eli
The contrast was what I thought was noteworthy. Brady was….uncomfortable.
Now we know the guy knows the drill with these SB weeks. Knows how to win the big game too, but something made him appear uneasy and awkward in his mannerisms. His face, though mostly smiling, had what I will just describe as “discomfort.” Might not mean a thing, maybe he was constipated, or a stone was in his shoe, or he’s worried about Gronk, or the Giants defense, who the hell knows?
But this is when the light shines brightest, and even guys like me read into a TV interview. :-)
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With a Bob Costas interview
the only one the light shines brightest on (and the cameras zoom in on the most) is Bob Costas.
It’s my opinion that you’re just looking for stuff here. You’re looking for discomfort. Humble wouldn’t be a word you’ld use, would it? Maybe Brady doesn’t like Bob Costas interviews? I sure as hell don’t.
Funny thing is that if he were assured and confident you’d most likely call him smug and arrogant.
Keep the faith!
NO!
I’m not that guy, M. I don’t think Brady is arrogant. I see a confident, humble guy in his pressers who so often credits his teammates and or his head coach.
I am a Brady fan and I am a fan of his place in history.
I saw unease in the interview and admitted it might be for any number of reasons. But it is there, and I figured it would get some conversation going…
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Don't know what you're talking about
Brady was one on one with Costas and seemed pretty comfortable to me.
by Greg Knopping on Jan 30, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
It's the same as this:
News Flash: The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow
Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about being AFC Champs?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"
Harrison just gave Eli his endorsement
as most clutch and would take him over Brady in the fourth quarter.
Just watched it, figured this was relevant…
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Yeah I seen that.
Truthfully, I think both QBs are great in the 4th quarter. I may chose Brady only because of experience, but Eli is certainly great in the 4th.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
It's nice having former pats in the media.
The more motivation he has the better. No way Harrison picks manning over the guy who won him his rings. Just more motivational material.
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by No Pity on Jan 29, 2012 11:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Um.. he was sincere in what he said.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Totally agree- I was a little stunned to see him pick against Brady, but there was nothing in his tone or demeanor that suggested that this was about giving Brady motivation or bulletin board material.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
He does that
because otherwise he’s a homer.
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I don't think he would care about being a "homer" if he has good points to back up his reasoning.
And he stated his opinion on why he would pick Eli over Brady in the 4th. And it’s a fair opinion at that.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
How would it be bulletin board material
if it seemed like he was just trying to create bulletin board material to help the Patriots? Uh, duh.
by 3 in the Key on Jan 29, 2012 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
So what?
Still an opinion, and he’s been wrong before this year – or don’t you remember those predictions? Plus he’s been critical of the defense the entire season. The fact that he still has nightmares of 2007 probably accounts for some of that too.
Keep the faith!
Their are facts to back him up
And not that week 9 has any bearing on this game, but Eli outdueled Brady in his own building
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Did he?
It was an ugly game, Brady scored a go ahead TD in the final minutes, Eli did the same. The quarterbacks pretty much played that game to a draw. The fourth quarter came around, Eli had the ball last, and both delivered.
by 3 in the Key on Jan 29, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
And if I remember right (and someone correct me if I am wrong because my mother drug me to the store right after Brady hit Gronk for the go ahead), but wasn’t Manning’s go ahead TD set up by a defensive pass interference call that gave the Giants the ball on the one?
My point is this- yes, the Giants won the first match. But, it was no blow out- that game could have went either way.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
Flacco outdueled Brady last weekend
That didn’t turn out well for the Ravens, though.
It happens. Brady isn’t perfect. He has some great games and he has some bad games. I don’t think his bad efforts ever end up leading the league in interceptions or anything.
Can I Scream?
fact to back him up?
Why is it better for a QB to get his team behind early so that he has to make a comeback to win? From a fans’ perspective, I’d rather have a QB who scores early and keeps his team in the game through four quarters.
Keep the faith!
by Marima on Jan 30, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
JEBUS
Why is this a story? Unbelievable what the media tries to manufacture.
They have no choice, as we know.
But what it does is create the impression that all of us Giant fans are right there with them and agree.
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Please
We’re going to give it our best and hopefully we have a lot more people at our party next weekend.
I think the NY media missed the word hopefully. That’s about as gracious a statement as one could hope for considering he’s on home turf, surrounded by thousands of Patriots fans.
Give me a break.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Steve Serby (NY Post) is still perpetuating the idea that Belichick snubbed Coughlin
after the Pats lost the SB. It’s a lie. There are more than enough pictures of the two of them hugging after the game to disprove that lie, but his readers may not know that or remember.
Keep the faith!
I haven't seen those pictures
I’m not doubting it, but do you have a link?
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If you have to ask for a link, then you seem to be doubting.
How about this?
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Feb 2, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
And while this is a new story.
The picture is from the Super Bowl with the infamous “Red Hoodie”.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Feb 2, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
You can clearly see the Super Bowl patch in
this one.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Feb 2, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sure the NY media will jump all over it...
…when the Giants inevitably wander into trash-talk land.
Oh wait, they already did.
It is what it is
It's Mondays story.
Tomorrow or the next day it will be about the Giants brash talk. Unless it has already started (?)
All about the sale of the game, papers, TV, advertising, etc.
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Manningham:
"I hope he’s out there when we play them," Manningham told the Herald (on Edelman) at the Giants facility in East Rutherford, N.J.
"I don’t want to sound like that, but you know what I mean. To our advantage, I hope he’s out there."
Can I Scream?
And there it is.
Yup, they’re a confident, cocky bunch.
Doesn’t bother me either way, wether coming from the Giants or the Pats.
Can’t friggin wait for the game…
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But wait, there's more:
"I think [Light is] more important to his team than I am to mine right now," Osi said, "so if we can both fight, we both get kicked out and [Jason Pierre-Paul] and Tuck will have a field day."
So in the matter of a handful of days, Mario Manningham dismisses the secondary and Osi dismisses the entire O-Line outside of Matt Light, but it’s Tom Brady trash-talking by being “hopeful” they win?
What world does New York/East Rutherford, NJ live in, anyways? Clearly not this one.
Can I Scream?
So take it as disrespect,
hate the Giants, and root even harder. What else can I say?
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ny post is garbage at times
I would just listen to their reporting with a frain of salt.
by jhMLB on Jan 30, 2012 9:58 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Yeah, I hear you
There reporting is garbage so often it’s not even worth a GRAIN of salt, we gotta bust it all the way down to a frain of salt. :-)
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So here is the relevant Brady-Costas interview
This is just how Brady interviews. He gives careful, innocuous answers to every question, guarding against making any statement that a reasonable person (stress: reasonable) could spin into bulletin board material. This interview is identical to just about every other interview he’s ever given. To someone who hasn’t seen many Brady interviews, he may very well come off as awkward of uncomfortable, but that isn’t at all the case. It’s just standard operating procedure for the face of franchise when giving high-profile interviews.
Only New Yorkers...
are allowed to make brash predictions about the outcome of big sporting events. When Joe Namath or Plaxico Burress does it, they are just reflecting the gritty perseverance and brash confidence of their great city. But for a humble New England sports figure with three Super Bowl rings to say hopefully they’ll have party in week, that is going too far. It’s an insult to the Giants and really all New Yorkers. I mean who does this Tom Brady person think he is? He ought to be a little more humble, and recognize the fact that he doesn’t even play for a New York sports team.
"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver
by rebop on Jan 30, 2012 10:39 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
And let's not forget Rex Ryan...
When he predicts his team will win the Super Bowl before a single game has been played, he is not disrespecting the rest of the league. No, not at all. That’s just Rex Ryan being his brash, confident self, and New York sport writers love that kind of confidence in their New York sports figures. If anyone else is the least bit confident, it’s obvious that they are arrogant and disrespect New York, because of course New York City is the center not only of the universe, but of all possible universes.
"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver
by rebop on Jan 30, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
"We’re only going to score 17 points?" -Tom Brady
That boast didn’t work out too well.
All kidding aside, Rex Ryan is a fat blowhard who has nothing to do with the Giants, except he talked a lot of smack about us too, and it didn’t work out for him. He’s an idiot, who should keep his foot in his mouth just to avoid making a bigger fool of himself.
Also, I do wish that NY athletes would learn a thing or two from the Boston athletes. Even Mother Theresa could have learned a thing or two from the humility of the New England area.
"I believe in Eli!" -Deion Sanders
"Eli done gangsta'd the NFL" -Deion Sanders
JPP for NFL Defensive Player of the Year
As an aside, I see nothing at all inflammatory about Brady's comments. No reasonable person would.
It’s just the NY Post trying to make something out of nothing.
"I believe in Eli!" -Deion Sanders
"Eli done gangsta'd the NFL" -Deion Sanders
JPP for NFL Defensive Player of the Year
It wasn't a boast
Brady was repeating exactly what the reporter told him Plaxico said. Repeating the same words in the form of a question. That doesn’t even slightly qualify as “talked a lot of smack about us” and especially in comparison with Rex Ryan, who is in his own special category.
Keep the faith!
Now where did I put that, I play for NY and I have been disrespected card..?
Oh here it is, in the big building with the other 7 billion other ones I’ve used throughout the years. Motivation for the small minded.
by Paydirt on Jan 30, 2012 12:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pats will need to
throw the ball deep down the sidelines to open the middle for big plays. The Safties will be cheating short in the middle to help in double coverage with Welker,Hernandez, and Gronk. The Giants can be beat with passes down the sidelines. Chad and Branch may be a factor down the sidelines to open the middle for Welker, Hernandez, and Gronk. The Pats should use a page out of the Eagles playbook. Screen passes to slow down the Giants D-line pressure. Pats will show some new wrinkles on offense that the Giants have not lined up against. Should be a great chess match. Giants defense may see more running plays than what they will expect from the Pats offense.
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