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Such foolishness is not allowed in East Brady, Pennsylvania - the boyhood home of Jim Kelly.
And...
Wilson, North Carolina was chartered in 1849 which should squelch any debate as to whether or not the city was named for Russell Wilson following his exploits at North Carolina State University.
"It was a different game when I played.
When a player made a good play, he didn't jump up and down.
Those kinds of plays were expected."
~ Arnie Weinmeister
7DnBrnc53 wrote:I think that it's hard to say who is the GOAT. There have been multiple rule changes across eras, and players play better in one system than they do in another.
However, if I had to choose between them, I would pick Montana. All Brady has done has rode a bunch of lucky breaks, a weak division, and a superior coach to six Super Bowls and four World Championships.
Yeah, Brady's just been along for the ride. You kill me.
It could be six championships if not for two "unlucky" breaks. In truth, luck has nothing to do with any of the Patriots' SB results. It's guys making plays.
Brady - and Manning - belong on Mt. Rushmore with Montana, Unitas, Graham and Baugh...period.
And, if it wasn't for the Tuck Rule, Kasay's out of bounds kick, and Malcolm Butler, it might be one (or maybe none if 2001's title was the springboard for the success that NE has had since).
7DnBrnc53 wrote:I think that it's hard to say who is the GOAT. There have been multiple rule changes across eras, and players play better in one system than they do in another.
However, if I had to choose between them, I would pick Montana. All Brady has done has rode a bunch of lucky breaks, a weak division, and a superior coach to six Super Bowls and four World Championships.
Yeah, Brady's just been along for the ride. You kill me.
It could be six championships if not for two "unlucky" breaks. In truth, luck has nothing to do with any of the Patriots' SB results. It's guys making plays.
Brady - and Manning - belong on Mt. Rushmore with Montana, Unitas, Graham and Baugh...period.
And, if it wasn't for the Tuck Rule, Kasay's out of bounds kick, and Malcolm Butler, it might be one (or maybe none if 2001's title was the springboard for the success that NE has had since).
As the saying goes, if the Queen had balls, she'd be the King.
7DnBrnc53 wrote:
And, if it wasn't for the Tuck Rule, Kasay's out of bounds kick, and Malcolm Butler, it might be one (or maybe none if 2001's title was the springboard for the success that NE has had since).
...and if not for Manning to Tyree and Manningham it would be six.
