Thirdborn Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The storyline "Tom Brady owns the Steelers" All week long,this has been the lead in on the NFL channel. To me, it's yadda yadda yadda blah blah blah blah ... But tonight, they interviewed Rodney Harrison, and Willie McGinest,(both former team mates and This caught my attention. When asked " Why does Tom Brady own the Steelers?" Harrison jumped in and said " Coming at him with the outside linebackers isn't gonna work ... you have to push up the middle and ....... ( okay, we know this. Get in his face. but what i haven't heard before is) ........and force him to the left. Willie Mcgines looked a him, like Dude, WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Get in his face and make him move opposite his throwing motion is EVERY players Achilles. You can stand in your living room and pretend to throw something moving to the right, then to the left- you'll notice when moving away from your throwing arm you have to open your whole body to be able to even attempt the motion, and will lack strength, and consistency that you see going the other way, as well as the quick release. It's a much more complicated process for both mind and body to execute well.. Edited October 28, 2011 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Get in his face and make him move opposite his throwing motion is EVERY players Achilles. You can stand in your living room and pretend to throw something moving to the right, then to the left- you'll notice when moving away from your throwing arm you have to open your whole body to be able to even attempt the motion, and will lack strength, and consistency that you see going the other way, as well as the quick release. It's a much more complicated process for both mind and body to execute well.. well thought out post. As, I am no where near an athelete, I missed the subtlety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Haha thanks Rodney, he's a transplant anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 this has been known for a long time and yet very few teams can expose it. His line blocks too well and he gets the ball away too quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I don't think there's any big mystery to beating Brady. The Jets, Ravens and Giants all provided textbook examples in recent playoff games. The problem is the Pats have a good OL so you need an outstanding front 7 to beat them and get to Brady. Few teams have the talent to do that, which is why NE is a lock for 11+ wins every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Get in his face and make him move opposite his throwing motion is EVERY players Achilles. You can stand in your living room and pretend to throw something moving to the right, then to the left- you'll notice when moving away from your throwing arm you have to open your whole body to be able to even attempt the motion, and will lack strength, and consistency that you see going the other way, as well as the quick release. It's a much more complicated process for both mind and body to execute well.. It's exactly why I always draft lefty QBs in Madden becauseany of my key money plays that require rolling out and hitting the out pattern require a left handed QB. Many of my throws to the right don't require me to roll out, I can just sit in the pocket. It's kind of corny to compare but it's true and very factual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 I don't think there's any big mystery to beating Brady. The Jets, Ravens and Giants all provided textbook examples in recent playoff games. The problem is the Pats have a good OL so you need an outstanding front 7 to beat them and get to Brady. Few teams have the talent to do that, which is why NE is a lock for 11+ wins every year. So it's not Brady, per se, but his line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 So it's not Brady, per se, but his line? That's always the angle around here. He stands behind 20,000 pound boulders. Any QB would be HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 That's always the angle around here. He stands behind 20,000 pound boulders. Any QB would be HOF. Good to see you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 So it's not Brady, per se, but his line? It's both. Obviously Brady has a great release, is very accurate and is an excellent decision maker. But it's his line that keeps him from ever getting touched when he play the Bills or half the other teams in the leauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I thought his Achilles heel would be Michael jasper crushing his surgically reconstructed knee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I thought his Achilles heel would be Michael jasper crushing his surgically reconstructed knee I was hoping that Merriman would know just where to hit his achilles to cause the most damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 To add on to what No Saint said above, It's always easier for a right-handed QB to throw when moving to his right than when he's moving to his left… However if the QB is standing stationary, throwing to the right requires an adjustment in foot placement to ensure proper form… shifting your weight through the hips. When throwing stationary to the right, the QB actually has to turn to the right with his feet (close his stance) to ensure good technique or else his stance is too open. When standing stationary and throwing to the left, it's easier for a QB to shift weight through the hips because turning your body (while throwing to the left) is more natural in that direction… he doesn't have to close his stance before throwing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Good to see you! Also it's the system in NE. My Grandma could QB that team. And she's been dead for 40 years. It gets confusing around here. Brady sucks, got lucky and ended up in the NE system. Or NE sucks, Brady fell into their laps and turned it around. So what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 It's exactly why I always draft lefty QBs in Madden becauseany of my key money plays that require rolling out and hitting the out pattern require a left handed QB. Many of my throws to the right don't require me to roll out, I can just sit in the pocket. It's kind of corny to compare but it's true and very factual. If you are joking this is a funny post. If you are serious this is a hilarious post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynchMob23 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 One Note: There is only one QB in the NFL that actually goes against this line of thinking right now and that's Big Ben. He actually excels (and has since he was a rookie) at escaping to his left and throwing on the run. Mainly because his arm is that strong on its own and his receivers being well versed in the Big Ben scramble drill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I think Brady's achilles heel is intercepting him four times and taking one to the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 they showed his achilles? wow...was it an MRI, xray? does it look OK? hopefully a bit strained at the least, but ruptured would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hansen Forever Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I thought his Achilles heel would be Michael jasper crushing his surgically reconstructed knee I wish they would play the big guy. If only he was a smart player he might work out. I don't hope to see Brady get hurt, but I sure would shout for joy to see him repeatedly sacked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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