(03-21-2023, 08:47 AM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(03-21-2023, 08:35 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: Did you know, the year the Pats drafted Brady in the 6th round, every other pick they made was a bust?  It's true.  They had a pathetically bad draft that year, but lucked out in round 6.

I’ve wondered if Brady would have been as successful had he been drafted by another team. I think the chemistry with Belichick had a lot to do with his development.

That and the fact that Belichick had some really damn good defensive squads during the earlier part of Brady's career. The AFC East was kind of weak as well for a good stretch. The Jets had a brief moment in the sun with Ryan and Sanchez but it's not like they were having to duke it out consistently for first place. 

Doesn't discount the fact that they beat really good teams, especially defensive teams in the AFC play-offs though. Brady at least pulled another Superbowl win out of his [BLEEP] without Belichick. That's a testament to his skill as a QB. I wonder if Belichick will keep chasing that ghost until he gets another one without Brady.

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