NFL 2008-09 Season
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I think he should go play for the XFL if he wants to do that stupid stuff....
I hope the Bengals trade him some day to a team with a good rec tyhat already wears # 85 so he has to change his number .... then what, he changes his NAME ?
Jimbo
More like his future plans will enforce the way fans think of him. Mucho stupo is so full of himself he doesn't realize he's coming off as an arse.
More like his future plans will enforce the way fans think of him. Mucho stupo is so full of himself he doesn't realize he's coming off as an arse.
Is he worse than Terrell Owens?
Tom Brady makes less than Derek Anderson?!!!
Tom Brady’s price just not right
Underpaid in big way
By Steve Buckley
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Added 16h ago
Boston Herald General Sports Columnist
FOXBORO - Tom Brady [stats] can rifle through Bill Belichick’s complicated playbook as though he’s reading his mom’s recipe for meatloaf.
He has had deeply-moving conversations with popes and presidents, senators and governors.
On vacation in London a couple of years ago, he toured art museums.
He dates a supermodel.
Yes . . . we can all agree that Tom Brady is a very intelligent man.
Why, then, has Brady not hit upon the idea of pulling a Manny Ramirez [stats]?
Think about it: All Brady has to do is grab a knee and yell, “Ouch!” and he’ll have the Patriots [team stats] laying rose petals at his feet. Brady could take himself out of the starting lineup an hour or two before a Jets game and Pats management would rush to his side, hankies in hand.
Remember the night Manny couldn’t play against the Yankees and then did the town with former teammate Enrique Wilson?
Hey, Tom, when the Jets come to town, get Matt Chatham on the phone and set something up.
Let’s be honest: Manny Ramirez tossed out even the appearance of professional decorum in a mad dash for cash. He essentially quit on the Red Sox [team stats], who came to the conclusion that the only way to salvage their season was to make a trade, fast, and rid themselves of a clubhouse sore. They had to part with two young players to complete a three-team trade that sent Manny to the Dodgers and brought Jay Bay to the Sox.
But now we return to Brady. Can we all agree he’s the most underpaid established athlete in the history of Boston sports? By referencing only established athletes, the discussion precludes young, up-and-coming athletes who put up huge numbers before they had the necessary service time to command the big dough. Think Fred Lynn and Jim Rice in 1975, or Larry Bird in 1979-80 or, for that matter, Brady himself in 2001.cw0
But Brady has quarterbacked the Patriots to three Super Bowl championships. Last year, despite the shocking Super Bowl conclusion in Glendale, Ariz., Brady teamed up with wideout Randy Moss for a season we’ll be talking about for the rest of our lives.
Yet in the grand scheme of things, Brady is practically playing for free.
Entering this season, Brady has three years remaining on his existing deal. Counting bonuses, he will earn $8 million this season, $8 million in 2009 and about $6.5 million in 2010.
To put this in perspective, consider that Barry Zito (6-14, 5.55 ERA) is being paid $10 million this season by the San Francisco Giants.
True, the football-vs.-baseball comparison does not work well, given the way money is doled out in the two sports. So let’s keep the discussion all gridiron all the time. Let’s compare a couple of football players.
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who was at Gillette Stadium yesterday, came up with a good example: Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson.
Counting bonuses, Anderson will earn about $7.95 million this season. He’ll make about $6.45 million next year, and $9.45 million in 2010.
Over the next three years, then, Derek Anderson will earn slightly more money than Tom Brady [stats]. Nothing against Anderson but, well, let’s cut to the chase: Which of these fine gentlemen would you rather have as your quarterback?
Part of it is timing. Brady signed his deal back in the day, and then there were some adjustments when Randy Moss joined the team. Anderson has the newer deal and, thus, the bigger money.
Which brings us back to Manny Ramirez [stats]. He signed his original Red Sox [team stats] deal before the 2001 season, for eight years guaranteed plus club options for 2009 and 2010 at $20 million per. Total package: $200 million.
The deal was eye-popping when it was signed. But that was a long, long time ago. Manny took a new look at the deal this year, decided it was chump change, and looked to get an extension. The Red Sox said no, and that’s when Manny’s knee started to ache . . . and then stopped aching after he joined the Dodgers.
After practice yesterday, Brady was asked if he’s underpaid.
“I don’t ever feel that way, not at all,” he said. “I love being here, I love being part of this team. It’s a great situation. I’ve got a great coach, great coaches, great ownership, great place to be.”
Brady’s underpaid and happy. Manny was handsomely paid and miserable. Questions?
Touche' Buck!!!! :up
Tom Brady’s price just not right
Underpaid in big way
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Added 16h ago
Boston Herald General Sports Columnist
FOXBORO - Tom Brady [stats] can rifle through Bill Belichick’s complicated playbook as though he’s reading his mom’s recipe for meatloaf.
He has had deeply-moving conversations with popes and presidents, senators and governors.
On vacation in London a couple of years ago, he toured art museums.
Yes . . . we can all agree that Tom Brady is a very intelligent man.
Why, then, has Brady not hit upon the idea of pulling a Manny Ramirez [stats]?
Think about it: All Brady has to do is grab a knee and yell, “Ouch!” and he’ll have the Patriots [team stats] laying rose petals at his feet. Brady could take himself out of the starting lineup an hour or two before a Jets game and Pats management would rush to his side, hankies in hand.
Remember the night Manny couldn’t play against the Yankees and then did the town with former teammate Enrique Wilson?
Hey, Tom, when the Jets come to town, get Matt Chatham on the phone and set something up.
Let’s be honest: Manny Ramirez tossed out even the appearance of professional decorum in a mad dash for cash. He essentially quit on the Red Sox [team stats], who came to the conclusion that the only way to salvage their season was to make a trade, fast, and rid themselves of a clubhouse sore. They had to part with two young players to complete a three-team trade that sent Manny to the Dodgers and brought Jay Bay to the Sox.
But now we return to Brady. Can we all agree he’s the most underpaid established athlete in the history of Boston sports? By referencing only established athletes, the discussion precludes young, up-and-coming athletes who put up huge numbers before they had the necessary service time to command the big dough. Think Fred Lynn and Jim Rice in 1975, or Larry Bird in 1979-80 or, for that matter, Brady himself in 2001.cw0
But Brady has quarterbacked the Patriots to three Super Bowl championships. Last year, despite the shocking Super Bowl conclusion in Glendale, Ariz., Brady teamed up with wideout Randy Moss for a season we’ll be talking about for the rest of our lives.
Yet in the grand scheme of things, Brady is practically playing for free.
Entering this season, Brady has three years remaining on his existing deal. Counting bonuses, he will earn $8 million this season, $8 million in 2009 and about $6.5 million in 2010.
To put this in perspective, consider that Barry Zito (6-14, 5.55 ERA) is being paid $10 million this season by the San Francisco Giants.
True, the football-vs.-baseball comparison does not work well, given the way money is doled out in the two sports. So let’s keep the discussion all gridiron all the time. Let’s compare a couple of football players.
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who was at Gillette Stadium yesterday, came up with a good example: Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson.
Counting bonuses, Anderson will earn about $7.95 million this season. He’ll make about $6.45 million next year, and $9.45 million in 2010.
Over the next three years, then, Derek Anderson will earn slightly more money than Tom Brady [stats]. Nothing against Anderson but, well, let’s cut to the chase: Which of these fine gentlemen would you rather have as your quarterback?
Part of it is timing. Brady signed his deal back in the day, and then there were some adjustments when Randy Moss joined the team. Anderson has the newer deal and, thus, the bigger money.
Which brings us back to Manny Ramirez [stats]. He signed his original Red Sox [team stats] deal before the 2001 season, for eight years guaranteed plus club options for 2009 and 2010 at $20 million per. Total package: $200 million.
The deal was eye-popping when it was signed. But that was a long, long time ago. Manny took a new look at the deal this year, decided it was chump change, and looked to get an extension. The Red Sox said no, and that’s when Manny’s knee started to ache . . . and then stopped aching after he joined the Dodgers.
After practice yesterday, Brady was asked if he’s underpaid.
“I don’t ever feel that way, not at all,” he said. “I love being here, I love being part of this team. It’s a great situation. I’ve got a great coach, great coaches, great ownership, great place to be.”
Brady’s underpaid and happy. Manny was handsomely paid and miserable. Questions?
Touche' Buck!!!! :up
Friday 8-15-08 NFL Preseason Schedule
8:00pm ET
Oakland @ Tennessee (FOX)
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What's up with Fox doing an all-AFC game? Preseason or not, I never remember that happening before.
8:00pm ET
Oakland @ Tennessee (FOX)
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What's up with Fox doing an all-AFC game? Preseason or not, I never remember that happening before.
How come the Redskins NEVER wear their red unis at home?
The only time I remember that was the 1972 NFC Championship Game against Dallas.
The only time I remember that was the 1972 NFC Championship Game against Dallas.
Which NFL team has the worst offense or the fewest/least productive playmakers?
If HD MM's Browns have a supercharged and SCARY good offense, which team is the polar opposite (An offense that couldn't beat a high-school team)?
If HD MM's Browns have a supercharged and SCARY good offense, which team is the polar opposite (An offense that couldn't beat a high-school team)?
Tom Brady makes less than Derek Anderson?!!!
Tom Brady’s price just not right
Underpaid in big way
By Steve Buckley
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Added 16h ago
Boston Herald General Sports Columnist
FOXBORO - Tom Brady [stats] can rifle through Bill Belichick’s complicated playbook as though he’s reading his mom’s recipe for meatloaf.
He has had deeply-moving conversations with popes and presidents, senators and governors.
On vacation in London a couple of years ago, he toured art museums.
He dates a supermodel.
Yes . . . we can all agree that Tom Brady is a very intelligent man.
Why, then, has Brady not hit upon the idea of pulling a Manny Ramirez [stats]?
Think about it: All Brady has to do is grab a knee and yell, “Ouch!” and he’ll have the Patriots [team stats] laying rose petals at his feet. Brady could take himself out of the starting lineup an hour or two before a Jets game and Pats management would rush to his side, hankies in hand.
Remember the night Manny couldn’t play against the Yankees and then did the town with former teammate Enrique Wilson?
Hey, Tom, when the Jets come to town, get Matt Chatham on the phone and set something up.
Let’s be honest: Manny Ramirez tossed out even the appearance of professional decorum in a mad dash for cash. He essentially quit on the Red Sox [team stats], who came to the conclusion that the only way to salvage their season was to make a trade, fast, and rid themselves of a clubhouse sore. They had to part with two young players to complete a three-team trade that sent Manny to the Dodgers and brought Jay Bay to the Sox.
But now we return to Brady. Can we all agree he’s the most underpaid established athlete in the history of Boston sports? By referencing only established athletes, the discussion precludes young, up-and-coming athletes who put up huge numbers before they had the necessary service time to command the big dough. Think Fred Lynn and Jim Rice in 1975, or Larry Bird in 1979-80 or, for that matter, Brady himself in 2001.cw0
But Brady has quarterbacked the Patriots to three Super Bowl championships. Last year, despite the shocking Super Bowl conclusion in Glendale, Ariz., Brady teamed up with wideout Randy Moss for a season we’ll be talking about for the rest of our lives.
Yet in the grand scheme of things, Brady is practically playing for free.
Entering this season, Brady has three years remaining on his existing deal. Counting bonuses, he will earn $8 million this season, $8 million in 2009 and about $6.5 million in 2010.
To put this in perspective, consider that Barry Zito (6-14, 5.55 ERA) is being paid $10 million this season by the San Francisco Giants.
True, the football-vs.-baseball comparison does not work well, given the way money is doled out in the two sports. So let’s keep the discussion all gridiron all the time. Let’s compare a couple of football players.
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who was at Gillette Stadium yesterday, came up with a good example: Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson.
Counting bonuses, Anderson will earn about $7.95 million this season. He’ll make about $6.45 million next year, and $9.45 million in 2010.
Over the next three years, then, Derek Anderson will earn slightly more money than Tom Brady [stats]. Nothing against Anderson but, well, let’s cut to the chase: Which of these fine gentlemen would you rather have as your quarterback?
Part of it is timing. Brady signed his deal back in the day, and then there were some adjustments when Randy Moss joined the team. Anderson has the newer deal and, thus, the bigger money.
Which brings us back to Manny Ramirez [stats]. He signed his original Red Sox [team stats] deal before the 2001 season, for eight years guaranteed plus club options for 2009 and 2010 at $20 million per. Total package: $200 million.
The deal was eye-popping when it was signed. But that was a long, long time ago. Manny took a new look at the deal this year, decided it was chump change, and looked to get an extension. The Red Sox said no, and that’s when Manny’s knee started to ache . . . and then stopped aching after he joined the Dodgers.
After practice yesterday, Brady was asked if he’s underpaid.
“I don’t ever feel that way, not at all,” he said. “I love being here, I love being part of this team. It’s a great situation. I’ve got a great coach, great coaches, great ownership, great place to be.”
Brady’s underpaid and happy. Manny was handsomely paid and miserable. Questions?
Touche' Buck!!!! :up
It's great to hear about stand-up players like Brady. Too often do athletes try to renegotiate a contract for more money when they start to think they have exceeded the value they're being paid. Funny how you never hear from athletes who want to renegotiate their contract and give money back if they under-perform after their contract was signed.
Kudos to Brady for not being greedy. Refreshing to hear....
