So let's say that during Tom Brady's four game suspension in New England, Jimmy Garoppolo manages to lead the Patriots to a 3-1 or 4-0 start (which is reasonably possible with the talent and coaching that they have), and in the process; puts up Aaron Rodgers like stats. Brady comes back from his four game suspension, but there's already a lot of talk in the media and in New England about a growing QB controversy. Brady leads the team for the rest of the season, but they are quickly eliminated in the playoffs. There's some heated debate among the upper management in New England about what to do about the Garoppolo/Brady situation. Some feel that while Brady is the face of the franchise; it's now time for them to seriously consider replacing Brady for a younger, upstart QB; in order to ensure the long-term success of the franchise. The Patriots realize that they can overcome the loss of draft picks as a result of DeflateGate by simply trading one of their star players for a couple of picks- and that they have enough confidence in Garoppolo to lead the team forward. After the SB concludes the Patriots drop a bombshell on the football world by announcing that they're looking to trade Tom Brady. Several teams express serious interest- before he's then traded to the Redskins for multiple 1st and 2nd round picks.
It's really not as far-fetched as it sounds; and we know that Bellichick is more than willing to get rid of star players (think back to Randy Moss in 2010 and Lawyer Milloy in 2003) if he thinks that he can replenish them with younger talent. If this were to happen, do you think that the Jags should make a run for Brady? Would a veteran as highly accomplished and experienced as Brady help develop Bortles along further?
These are very, very interesting questions.
There are no sacred cows on Belichick's team. If he felt like Garoppolo was ready to be a starter and capable of handling the job long-term, he'd pawn Brady off on Washington, Houston or some other QB-desperate team for a first-round pick.
It would have to be sort of a bittersweet thing for the franchise because it would almost certainly imply that the team is doing very well, but Bortles isn't. Another 1st rounder down the drain.
Quote:There are no sacred cows on Belichick's team. If he felt like Garoppolo was ready to be a starter and capable of handling the job long-term, he'd pawn Brady off on Washington, Houston or some other QB-desperate team for a first-round pick.
Quote:It would have to be sort of a bittersweet thing for the franchise because it would almost certainly imply that the team is doing very well, but Bortles isn't. Another 1st rounder down the drain.
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I think that if Brady came here, the best case scenario for Bortles would be a situation similar to Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. Bortles would still be the future of the franchise, but Brady's presence would make everyone around him play even better. I don't think that Caldwell would pass on Brady if he became available; for this very purpose.
I'd suspect the Bengals would make a super serious push to get Brady in this hypothetical scenario.
With their roster, they'd definitely be in a "win now" mode having a QB the caliber of Brady for a couple years.
Give Cincy a top tier QB right now and they'd be a serious top contender.
Cardinals and Rams would be two other teams looking for a top QB to compete for a title right away,, IMO.
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I think that if Brady came here, the best case scenario for Bortles would be a situation similar to Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. Bortles would still be the future of the franchise, but Brady's presence would make everyone around him play even better. I don't think that Caldwell would pass on Brady if he became available; for this very purpose.
Two reasons that Brady won't be a Jaguar:
1. He isn't going to leave New England to be the backup anywhere.
2. The Jaguars wouldn't trade nearly as much for him to be a backup as the Texans would for him to be a starter.
I know that Belichick has been known to rid himself of players that he deemed expendable, but I think Brady would be an exception to that rule. He's the face of that franchise coming off of a Super Bowl victory that cemented his place among the greatest QBs of all time.
Still, it would be an interesting scenario. I think it would be more likely that after Garappolo has a great showing during Brady's suspension, that Garappolo is the one who generates the buzz from other teams and the one that NE offers to trade for a plethora of picks and/or players. Belichick probably would think he can just grab another QB in next years draft, and send Jimmy G packing for a king's ransom.
Quote:Belichick probably would think he can just grab another QB in next years draft, and send Jimmy G packing for a king's ransom.
If you have a 24-year-old quarterback that you think is better than your 38-year-old Hall of Famer, you do not trade the 24-year-old and "just grab another QB in next year's draft."
Quote:If you have a 24-year-old quarterback that you think is better than your 38-year-old Hall of Famer, you do not trade the 24-year-old and "just grab another QB in next year's draft."
After a sample size of 4 games? Pretty quick to jump the gun. If they were smart, they would do what Washington should have done with Kirk Cousins a few years ago and get rid of him for some team willing to give up a first round pick before Jimmy G's flaws are exposed.
Quote:Two reasons that Brady won't be a Jaguar:
1. He isn't going to leave New England to be the backup anywhere.
2. The Jaguars wouldn't trade nearly as much for him to be a backup as the Texans would for him to be a starter.
I didn't say he would be a backup here. What I meant was that he would come down here and be the starter for a short while; all while mentoring Bortles and shaping him to become a great QB in this league like Favre did with Rodgers. I apologize for not making this clearer.
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Brady is done in the NFL. He's lost without the smirk.
The 49ers replaced Joe Montana with Steve Young.
Would the Jags bring in Brady --- no.
If Brady decided to continue his career elsewhere under the regulated PSI levels, I'd think that he'd end up in Buffalo --- a team that could be a good QB away from the SB.
Quote:I'd suspect the Bengals would make a super serious push to get Brady in this hypothetical scenario.
With their roster, they'd definitely be in a "win now" mode having a QB the caliber of Brady for a couple years.
Give Cincy a top tier QB right now and they'd be a serious top contender.
Cardinals and Rams would be two other teams looking for a top QB to compete for a title right away,, IMO.
A number of teams with Brady would be instant playoff teams.
There'd be a bidding war like no other.
And likely an NFC team that the Pats don't play this season or next would be the ideal goal.
Quote:I didn't say he would be a backup here. What I meant was that he would come down here and be the starter for a short while; all while mentoring Bortles and shaping him to become a great QB in this league like Favre did with Rodgers. I apologize for not making this clearer.
I've never understood this whole mentoring fairy tale. Why would someone necessarily want to help someone else get good enough to take their job? Players play, coaches coach.
From what I've read Brett Favre did everything in his power to hold off Rodgers from becoming the Green Bay quarterback. Do you thing Favre was concerned with Rodgers when he changed his mind about retiring and wanted to again be quarterback for the Packers?
Quote:A number of teams with Brady would be instant playoff teams.
There'd be a bidding war like no other.
And likely an NFC team that the Pats don't play this season or next would be the ideal goal.
It's a fun thought, but there's no way that this scenario happens. Even if Garapprapoarolollooollllloooo shines during Brady's 4 game suspension, they won't dump Brady, regardless of their past tendencies.
It would be more likely if Brady was showing signs of slowing down, but he's coming off a Super Bowl victory in which he was MVP, and tossed 33 TDs to 9 INTs during the regular season. Brady might be in the twilight of his career, but the Pats still have a window of 2-4 years where they can compete for a championship with Brady as their QB. They aren't exactly in rebuild mode.
I feel like Brady would retire before he's ever traded or leaves New England.
Quote:I feel like Brady would retire before he's ever traded or leaves New England.
I still kind of feel like it won't be up to him. Once Belichick has a younger QB that he's convinced gives the team a better shot at winning long-term than an aging Brady does, the parting of the ways is just a matter of time.