Hate: Patriots, Cowboys, Jets, Giants, Raiders, Steelers
-a lot of this hate is due to their respective fans
Dislike: Seahawks (recent addition because of Sherman and the game this past year), Redskins, Lions, Chiefs
No, he benefits from a system that utilizes his strengths. I doubt any other coach would have implemented the system. Brady can not extend plays that some other QBs can.
And Brady isn't a system QB?? I don't think he is nearly as successful on a team that runs an offense other than what the Patriots run. I think Rogers, Brees, Rotheslisberger, Ryan, maybe even Newton and potentially Carr could do just as well on Pats. Some of these guys might do even better because of their ability to escape. Brady is likely going to be the winningest QB of all and by that standard maybe should be the greatest. Subjectively, Rogers can create way more and relies less on routes and scheme so he is the greatest of this ERA. Put Brady on GB and convince his stats are as good as what Rogers puts up. I would add that Cassel was an all pro and Garrapalo is considered the second coming of Brady, both strength the argument that the system is designed for QBs to succeed.
After living in a few cities and checking out their newspapers, I really like the Buffalo News. But the sports writers give more opinions than they actually do any informative articles.
Patriots offensive success is mostly due to scheme, play calling, keeping the QB upright and taking the rules to the limits (i.e. picks), but in no particular order. Thats how they have won with pretty much anyone at QB including Cassel, Garapolo and Brisett.
I go back with GOAT Bellichek or GOAT Brady. I have to give it to Bellichek as he was won consistently (since Tom Brady became a starter) with no matter who was at QB (Cassel). I am not convinced either would do nearly as well if they coached/played on other teams.
Nice post, that analysis would make me consider keeping Taylor around.
I would add:
consistency: inconsistent
intangibles: lacks (failed to finish many games, failed to bring the team back from a deficit, doesn't/can't audible)
IMO don't pick up option on Taylor but resign him to an incentive based contract then draft a QB (or 2) to sit for a year or two, and consider a free agent QB
Sure the Cheatriots beat the browns badly today but I'm sure there won't be any press mentioning that they beat the Browns with their fourth and fifth string QBs.
That is all
I get it that Brady wins and piles up stats but that doesn't make him the best QB. That honor belongs to Aaron Rodgers. He is the Barry Sanders of QBs and what I mean is that he will make the most out of a busted play. Rodger extends plays with his legs and then make the impossible throw. This is unlike Brady, who accurately throws the ball to a spot where his WR should (and will) be.