I think Eli continues to show that he is MUCH more than a game manager. He's smart, decisive, and accurate. He doesn't rattle, he doesn't panic, and is always top notch in 3rd downs and 4th quarter.
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I think Eli continues to show that he is MUCH more than a game manager. He's smart, decisive, and accurate. He doesn't rattle, he doesn't panic, and is always top notch in 3rd downs and 4th quarter.
I blame the O-Line
Opinions are like ******** North. I have a hard time rooting for any player out of Michigan.
That being said, I bet 70% of the quarterbacks that started a game in the NFL in 2012 would be successful in Billachick's offense. Brady is considered elite because he is surrounded by elite play makers.
tink and North, why don't you guys just cool it for a bit
Not at all. The main reason why Brady was so celebrated was because he was so clutch. He gets the ball back in the fourth and he's supposed to win. For years and years when he was just a good passer and not a great one that was why he was so highly touted.
Brady played a good game. Also, don't put words in my mouth, because that's not my criteria. I think judging a quarterback by Super Bowl wins is retarded. The "is Eli better then Peyton" conversations are sparking up, and those two QB's are not even close.
The fact remains that Brady has not won a SB as an elite passer. He's won the SB's as a good QB on a strong defensive team, but he wasn't the driving force of the team. He's now 0-2 in his last two SB's when you need a touchdown he can't get you one.
But he can get you that field goal.
I credit the Giants’ DBs for covering the Patriots WRs long enough for the Giants’ elite DL to get that sack. Did Brady hold on to the ball longer then he should of? Maybe if you’re talking about it happening in the 1st 3˝ quarters. However, with less than a minute in the game, he had no choice by to try and make something happen & hope for the best. I have no doubt that every QB in the HoF, including Elway, would have gotten sacked by the Giants elite pass rush in that situation.
Brady is elite, but I think he's fallen out of the conversation as GOAT with these losses. That team already has asterisks on their SB wins...