Gugny Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26912495/brady-tom-terrific-hoped-halt-use The article is about the nickname "controversy," but my biggest takeaway was Brady's comments about missing voluntary workouts. "I have a family at home, and they get some of my time and energy," Brady said. "My wife is a very ambitious woman, and she travels a lot, so I'm just trying to divide some responsibility at home. She supports me a lot. My family supports me a lot. My kids aren't getting any younger. So just trying to spend the time with them when I can and still get the other things done that I need to get done, and be ready to go when it's time to go." A couple ways to think about this: 1. He's earned it. He obviously doesn't NEED to go to these things. 2. It's kind of a slap in the face to other players with families. I'm not one to criticize Brady a hell of a lot. In this one, however, I do think he comes across like a douche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26912495/brady-tom-terrific-hoped-halt-use The article is about the nickname "controversy," but my biggest takeaway was Brady's comments about missing voluntary workouts. "I have a family at home, and they get some of my time and energy," Brady said. "My wife is a very ambitious woman, and she travels a lot, so I'm just trying to divide some responsibility at home. She supports me a lot. My family supports me a lot. My kids aren't getting any younger. So just trying to spend the time with them when I can and still get the other things done that I need to get done, and be ready to go when it's time to go." A couple ways to think about this: 1. He's earned it. He obviously doesn't NEED to go to these things. 2. It's kind of a slap in the face to other players with families. I'm not one to criticize Brady a hell of a lot. In this one, however, I do think he comes across like a douche. This actually makes me like him more (can't believe I am saying that). Other players could learn something from him regarding being a "present" father. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) Good for him. If anybody can skip a voluntary minicamp it's him. I seriously doubt in 20 years when he looks back he will be saying "Man, I really with I had gone to that minicamp I missed." Edited June 7, 2019 by vincec 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 When you're the GOAT you've earned the right to skip voluntary workouts. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 if you don't want players to skip voluntary workouts, make them mandatory...until then..... 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 He also has a longer season than almost any NFL player over the past many years. No problem at all with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I can respect a dad being a good dad. I still hate him as a player though. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Bruce use to skip these things toward the end of his time with the Bills... things were not changing and he could get up to speed as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 If he cared that much about his kids, he'd retire and spend even more time with them. 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 If Tom Brady didn't show up until opening day, it still wouldn't matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 He's not getting any younger either. Father time is coming for you Tommy boy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 54 minutes ago, Gugny said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26912495/brady-tom-terrific-hoped-halt-use The article is about the nickname "controversy," but my biggest takeaway was Brady's comments about missing voluntary workouts. "I have a family at home, and they get some of my time and energy," Brady said. "My wife is a very ambitious woman, and she travels a lot, so I'm just trying to divide some responsibility at home. She supports me a lot. My family supports me a lot. My kids aren't getting any younger. So just trying to spend the time with them when I can and still get the other things done that I need to get done, and be ready to go when it's time to go." A couple ways to think about this: 1. He's earned it. He obviously doesn't NEED to go to these things. 2. It's kind of a slap in the face to other players with families. I'm not one to criticize Brady a hell of a lot. In this one, however, I do think he comes across like a douche. He could simply have said that he has reviewed the situation with the team and is acting consistent with what was communicated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Does the illegitimate kid get to come over? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Ha ha!!! Loser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, sherpa said: He also has a longer season than almost any NFL player over the past many years. No problem at all with it. Thats right, he makes up for it by playing all those voluntary games on the back end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Just looked it up - if you include playoff games, Brady is the all-time passing yardage leader, ahead of Manning, Brees, and Favre. He has played in 40 postseason games — 2.5 extra seasons of extremely high intensity games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) Is this new? Tainted Tom has said / done this before A nothing burger ? Edited June 7, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: He's not getting any younger either. Father time is coming for you Tommy boy!!! Who is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I don't have a problem with what Brady said or him skipping voluntary workouts. He doesn't need to be there. If teams want ALL players there, then take the 'voluntary' out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YodaMan79 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) He's also 41. Most players in the league have been done for 10+ years at his age. His family is at a different stage than a majority of his peers. He's earned the right to have these choices. I'm sure BB has no issue with it either. We all know he'll be ready when it counts. Edited June 7, 2019 by YodaMan79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Is this new? Tainted Tom has said / done this before A nothing burger ? If the thread is a nothing burger, your post just made it a Deluxe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Johnnycage46 said: This actually makes me like him more (can't believe I am saying that). Other players could learn something from him regarding being a "present" father. As long as they ignore the fact that he left his pregnant girlfriend to date a supermodel... *I actually don't think it matters if he is at voluntary workouts and I know there are conflicting versions of the pregnant girlfriend timeline. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 30 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: Just looked it up - if you include playoff games, Brady is the all-time passing yardage leader, ahead of Manning, Brees, and Favre. He has played in 40 postseason games — 2.5 extra seasons of extremely high intensity games. call me impressed...? 2 hours ago, Gugny said: I'm not one to criticize Brady a hell of a lot. In this one, however, I do think he comes across like a douche. once a douche, always a douche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I have many reasons to hate Tom Brady. Skipping OTA's to spend time with his family is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 “Guys, there’s only so many hours in the day. I can’t french kiss my son AND go to voluntary OTAs c’mon.” 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 If he really cared about his kids, he would skip the Regular season too..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, wagon127 said: If he really cared about his kids, he would skip the Regular season too..... yeah, I was just thinking about that. Perhaps something Tahme should consider...more quality time with the family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Whatever Tom, lol . This is the lamest excuse from athletes. You have more time than the rest of us and we go to work most every day. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Gugny said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26912495/brady-tom-terrific-hoped-halt-use The article is about the nickname "controversy," but my biggest takeaway was Brady's comments about missing voluntary workouts. "I have a family at home, and they get some of my time and energy," Brady said. "My wife is a very ambitious woman, and she travels a lot, so I'm just trying to divide some responsibility at home. She supports me a lot. My family supports me a lot. My kids aren't getting any younger. So just trying to spend the time with them when I can and still get the other things done that I need to get done, and be ready to go when it's time to go." A couple ways to think about this: 1. He's earned it. He obviously doesn't NEED to go to these things. 2. It's kind of a slap in the face to other players with families. I'm not one to criticize Brady a hell of a lot. In this one, however, I do think he comes across like a douche. I hate the Patriots and I hate Tom Brady but I respect his accomplishments at the highest level. His answer to the question is far more poetic and positive than I originally thought. I would have said, you guys can just shut the F*#$ up, when haven’t I been ready and when haven’t I done it in the field? Hats off to you Tom, classy answer and anyone who doesn’t like it, should follow my advice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, YodaMan79 said: He's also 41. Most players in the league have been done for 10+ years at his age. His family is at a different stage than a majority of his peers. He's earned the right to have these choices. I'm sure BB has no issue with it either. We all know he'll be ready when it counts. This is the way I view it as well. Many established major league established starting pitchers don't even travel with the team if they aren't going to be in the rotation for that series. Edited June 7, 2019 by Royale with Cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Eff him - straight to hell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 I think his reasoning for not attending is great (the family angle) and I also think he's earned it. I agree with Buffalo Bill, though - I think a less-is-more type of answer would have been a better idea. Every single player has something better to do. It goes without saying that Brady is the GOAT, can do whatever he wants and doesn't "need" to go to anything voluntary. I just think if it actually DID go without saying, it would have been a better look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Brady is the very definition of the guy who doesn't need to attend voluntary workouts. I have no problem with this whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Gugny said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26912495/brady-tom-terrific-hoped-halt-use The article is about the nickname "controversy," but my biggest takeaway was Brady's comments about missing voluntary workouts. "I have a family at home, and they get some of my time and energy," Brady said. "My wife is a very ambitious woman, and she travels a lot, so I'm just trying to divide some responsibility at home. She supports me a lot. My family supports me a lot. My kids aren't getting any younger. So just trying to spend the time with them when I can and still get the other things done that I need to get done, and be ready to go when it's time to go." A couple ways to think about this: 1. He's earned it. He obviously doesn't NEED to go to these things. 2. It's kind of a slap in the face to other players with families. I'm not one to criticize Brady a hell of a lot. In this one, however, I do think he comes across like a douche. Translation:. I'm scared of Ed Oliver. I quit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Johnnycage46 said: This actually makes me like him more (can't believe I am saying that). Other players could learn something from him regarding being a "present" father. More than zero wasn't a high bar, but me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 minute ago, 4merper4mer said: Translation:. I'm scared of Ed Oliver. I quit. Maybe if Ed Oliver didn't fall off of a horse and destroy his shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I have zero problem with what Brady said and can't fathom why you would consider him sounding like a "douche". He works as hard as just about anyone staying in shape and preparing during the season when it counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Gugny said: I'm not one to criticize Brady a hell of a lot. In this one, however, I do think he comes across like a douche. Yeah? I don't see it. 1 hour ago, YodaMan79 said: He's also 41. Most players in the league have been done for 10+ years at his age. His family is at a different stage than a majority of his peers. He's earned the right to have these choices. I'm sure BB has no issue with it either. We all know he'll be ready when it counts. Oh, I bet Belichick has an issue with it. Too smart to make it public but the first time in camp when Brady misses a throw you can bet Belichick will be saying, "Hey, is that Tommy Terrific out there? Pretty terrific there, Tom. I can see how you felt you didn't need OTAs what with how terrific you are." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 The issue is not just with Tom Turkey taking time. Supposedly WRs, etc should be in camp to get in sync with QBs but how can they? Will they all go to Tom's house and take turns watching kids while others get in sync? If you want to make an excuse for Tom to be out then you cannot condemn the other players for missing camp on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 He knows everything at this point. It doesn't matter nor will it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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