Originally posted by Davo:
As far as how many 'he' needs to win, that's a false premise. Quarterbacks don't win championships, teams do. You can only measure how critical to a team's success the quarterback is. Look at Baltimore -- who did they have as QB? Trent Dilfer. Did 'he' win the Super Bowl? No. They could have won with me under center . So your error here is in placing most of the cause for winning upon the QB.



No, the error is fans thinking they can perform at the level of a professional athlete...

You are correct, teams win championships. And this is a very good team.

Not to place "most of the cause" for two Super Bowl wins on Brady, but someone thought enough for his performance to name him MVP in both of those games. That puts him with Starr and Bradshaw; only Montana has three SBMVPs.

Could you explain, in terms of mechanics, decision making, or leadership, what you feel Brady is lacking?

I'll give you my thoughts on Brady.

Positives...Makes good decisions; will check to the 3rd or 4th receiver, good reads at the LOS; short ball: extremely accurate; deep ball: getting better (long TD pass to Branch Sunday was about as good as you'll see). Great release, arm strength is adequate. Leadership: excellent. Does not panic against the rush, will hang in there to deliver the ball. Negatives...not the best athlete, is lead-footed, has trouble avoiding the rush; can get on a bad roll when trying to do too much (look at Miami game this season).

Is he the best QB in the league? No. Does he deliver? Yes. Will a third SBMVP guarentee a trip to Canton? You bet.

BTW, I am not a Patriots fan. I'll say it again...I am a Cowboys fan, always have been. I rooted for the Patriots Sunday because I really dislike the Steelers, and Troy Brown is a Marshall alum (and a real class act). SuperBowl? Hmmmm, one Marshall alum on Pats, two on Philly, but...I really dislike Philly, too. I'll be pulling for the Pats.

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