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I don't think you know much about Brady - the stories of him as 'good guy, good teammate' are pretty legendary. He's definitely not a prima donna in the locker room.
 
Danhedonia said:
I don't think you know much about Brady - the stories of him as 'good guy, good teammate' are pretty legendary. He's definitely not a prima donna in the locker room.
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All I see is on field demeanor. He looks like he is yelling at people too much for my taste. But yeah, I may not know much. Maybe it is not as bad as it looks when I see it during games. But from what I can see, he subscribes to that Lombari-esque/McEnroe-esque communication style, with teammates, coaches, refs, etc. And I just don't care for that.
 
You know, maybe it's a Masshole thing, but if I were going to play a violent game for lifetime-rich money, and be utterly dependent on my teammates for not only my success but my future health, I think I'd want to work with guys who aren't fucking around.

However, the Brady stories are more about bromantic stuff. Beer chugging, pranks, etc.
 
sunvalleylaw said:
Yeah, I deleted the FB thing. My later night post had as much to do with personality style and look as style of play. I have always tended to like the scrappy QB's over the "sainted" ones in the pocket. Especially if they yell at their teammates a lot as a leadership style. Not saying that every person on my like list did not, or every person on my dis-like list did. (As I think about it, I don't think Peyton Manning seemed like that bad of a guy on field) But, generally. Guys that conduct themselves like Elway and Brady are not my favorites, no matter how undeniably good they were/are. I suppose part of this is from when I played, and found that I played better, and with more effort and loyalty/team spirit if the culture was to encourage each other rather than yell at each other. That old skool negative para-military Lombardi style of coaching and team culture, with the QB being the junior yeller at everyone does not work for me. I would rather flip the guy off and walk off the field. WRT RW and personality style, I respect how he talks to his teammates in the huddle, on the sidelines, and how he treats his community way more than a guy like Elway or Brady.

WRT RW, I think when he has at least some protection, AND a consistent running game threat, he can do his magic with more purpose, and less in desperation, and it is more intentional with less risk. When that is the case, he can put together amazing drives. But, after the last superbowl, that has not been the case. And now, it just looks like a guy running around trying to make something happen. Sometimes it works, but nothing to build a strong play-off or Super-bowl run on.

But my post was not just all about playing style as I said.

http://thesportdigest.com/archive/article/old-school-vs-new-school-coaching-styles An article on leadership/coaching traits.

Here is another good article on Lombardi style and the negative impact on youth sports in this country. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ken-reed/sports-coaches_b_4195220.html If you take time to read the article, take note of Pacific Lutheran coach Frosty Westering who was a PNW legend. My buddy played as a place kicker under both Don James (UW) and Frosty. James was a distant autocrat who did not give his players the time of day. Frosty was quite a bit different. Doesn't mean James had no success. He did as a Husky Football coach. But for his style, and the way he ditched and did not stay and take responsibility when UW got busted on some recruiting violations under his tenure, the respect I did have for him was forever tarnished.
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How do you feel about Kenny Stabler? Probably the reason I'm a Raiders fan today. Cool as fuck, great storyteller, legendary partier, etc. Said to command respect rather than demand respect.
 
surfsteve said:
How do you feel about Kenny Stabler? Probably the reason I'm a Raiders fan today. Cool as fuck, great storyteller, legendary partier, etc. Said to command respect rather than demand respect.
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I was pretty young when he was playing. But I remember liking him as a little kid. I liked that he threw a little side-arm sometimes too, though that probably is not textbook for lots of reasons. I did not know that last part about him, but am glad to hear it. Thumbs up for Stabler.
 
CBHScott said:
This Baker Mayfield feller may have a little something going on...
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He's been impressive so far. The Browns just took the lead. The whole team has been playing with more energy since he came in. I'm a big Tyrod fan, but I think he just lost the starting slot. Maybe tonight's the night Cleveland gets free beer!
 
I do believe that somewhere in this thread I said Cleveland would be better than people thought.

Making the Jets look bad on national TV is just gravy.
 
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