(01-07-2021, 03:32 PM)RicoTx Wrote:

(01-07-2021, 03:27 PM)JaguarKick Wrote: I think it's both.  Tom Brady isn't the same guy on another team early in his career, and Belichick isn't hailed as a great coach if Brady flames out.

How did Belichick influence Brady's play?  He was a defensive coordinator before becoming  head coach at Cleveland then he was a defensive coordinator with the Jets before going to New England.  And that'll be it for this thread.  i don't want to hijack it.

My point is that Brady had arguably more stability in a coaching staff than almost any other QB of his era.  Every QB needs a system and an environment in which they can develop.  If Brady had new head coaches each of his first three years like some of these rookies, he very likely does not become the same player.

Lawrence is more gifted physically than Brady and seems to possess the same work ethic and drive.  But if he doesn't get the right support he still won't be what he can be.  That's my point.

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