Stallions Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Tom Brady started his 1st NFL game vs. the Colts on this date. The PATS were 0-2 and headed no where. Brady threw for just 159 yards in his debut win but then led the team to a 10-6 record & a Super Bowl win. In that 2001 season the Bills finished 3-13 but nearly knocked NE our of 1st place in the AFC East. On December 16th, playing at home before just 45,000 fans, the Bills forced the PATS into overtime but lost 12-9. Adam Vinateri kicked a 23 yard FG for the win. Brady was sacked 5 times with Aaron Schobel recording 2 as Alex Van Pelt threw for 219 yards in defeat. All Field Goals in the game with NO touchdowns and Brady threw for 237 yards in his first start in Buffalo. WHO WOULD HAVE PREDICTED THE REST OF THE STORY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 It was a turning point because although we didn't know it at the time, it was the reason for the dawning of the DREW BLEDSOE BILLS DYNASTY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeKayAdams Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I wonder if there was a specific day where Belichick said, "Screw it, let's just cheat." If so, I would mark that day as the turning point. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 In my best Paul Harvey voice..... "And now you know... The REST of the story " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallions Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 36 minutes ago, The Frankish Reich said: It was a turning point because although we didn't know it at the time, it was the reason for the dawning of the DREW BLEDSOE BILLS DYNASTY! Oh Yes! We didn't know about Bill B then but why would he trade Bledsoe to the Bills within his division??? 24 minutes ago, KayAdams said: I wonder if there was a specific day where Belichick said, "Screw it, let's just cheat." If so, I would mark that day as the turning point. Don't you think every HC TRIES to cheat but can't pull it off. In 2001 the Patriots were nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Stallions said: Tom Brady started his 1st NFL game vs. the Colts on this date. The PATS were 0-2 and headed no where. Brady threw for just 159 yards in his debut win but then led the team to a 10-6 record & a Super Bowl win. In that 2001 season the Bills finished 3-13 but nearly knocked NE our of 1st place in the AFC East. On December 16th, playing at home before just 45,000 fans, the Bills forced the PATS into overtime but lost 12-9. Adam Vinateri kicked a 23 yard FG for the win. Brady was sacked 5 times with Aaron Schobel recording 2 as Alex Van Pelt threw for 219 yards in defeat. All Field Goals in the game with NO touchdowns and Brady threw for 237 yards in his first start in Buffalo. WHO WOULD HAVE PREDICTED THE REST OF THE STORY! No one, and the rest of the story is the worst thing that has ever happened to the NFL, at least in my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 To me, the tuck rule gave birth to the Patriots dynasty. What a travesty and still one of the worst calls ever made in a game. It was a fumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I bet Tom Brady remembered the name Nate Clements after that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) Wasn't this the same year that the Patriots won a controversial call against the Raiders in the playoffs that led to the Super Bowl? The Tuck Rule game. The calls were already going their way. Edited October 1, 2019 by Rocket94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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