Gary Brackett is not going to the Patriots
by Brad Wells on Mar 2, 2010 1:05 PM EST
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PrintGary Brackett is not dumb. A sure fire way to motivate the Colts into paying him a good contract is to start saying nice things about the team the Colts hate. From Pats Pulpit, via the Boston Herald:
"After March 5, I’ll entertain all possibilities. I consider myself a blue-collar worker, a guy who comes to work and gives his all," said Brackett, who was attending the NFLPA’s safety and welfare summit. "(Former Patriots linebacker) Tedy Bruschi, I have a lot of respect for him and what he’s done for that organization. I’ve followed his career. That would definitely be a place I’d consider. Business is business. You have to prepare for everything."
"I have a great deal of respect for Bill Belichick, and really the whole New England organization," Brackett said. "Those guys are top class, and I think it’s a healthy rivalry. I think guys really respect each other. Before the game, I shake Kevin Faulk’s hand, and Tom Brady’s hand. And I say, ‘Here we go again.’
All signs seem to point to the Colts signing Gary to a contract that will make him one of the highest paid linebackers in football. If, for whatever reason, the contract does not get done, blame Gary's agent. There is simply no reason, other than incompetence, why this deal does not get done before March 5th.
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That strategy
May work with the less experienced GMs but I doubt it will work with a guy as grizzled as Polian.
If the Colts decide to let him walk it means: 1. They truly believe that Brackett’s performance outside of a Cover-2 D will drop very fast 2. They’ve already found another unheralded player 3. The Panthers have been in touch with Brackett and made him an offer the Colts won’t match
If he does sign with the Pats, I hope the Colts inject him with a communicable strain of incompetentD disease, before he leaves.
"Winning is not everything;the desire to win is" - Vince Lombardi
"Lomu's the Brent Spar with attitude. A figure who inspires hero worship among even those who think a fly-half is a glass of beer consumed when 'er indoors is looking the other way." - Robert Philip Daily
Why would the Panthers make Brackett an offer?
Jon Beason is one of the best young linebackers in the league
Anyone who has a problem with Joseph should stop watching Colts football. It's unfair to expect a back to replace Edge, and Addai has been excellent in all areas when he is healthy.
by DontHateAddai on Mar 2, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Mentor?
I’m just guessing with the Panthers, considering that Meeks likes former Colts players.
"Winning is not everything;the desire to win is" - Vince Lombardi
"Lomu's the Brent Spar with attitude. A figure who inspires hero worship among even those who think a fly-half is a glass of beer consumed when 'er indoors is looking the other way." - Robert Philip Daily
Why pay that much money though for a mentor?
While Meeks likes former Colts, he doesn’t make final decisions!
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
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Depth?
So who do you think will make Gary a counter offer, considering that he’s not really a good LB outside the Cover -2
"Winning is not everything;the desire to win is" - Vince Lombardi
"Lomu's the Brent Spar with attitude. A figure who inspires hero worship among even those who think a fly-half is a glass of beer consumed when 'er indoors is looking the other way." - Robert Philip Daily
You know it doesn't matter what we think about his play outside the Cover-2
Chances are that teams will stay pay for him based upon him being a good player and not taking into account he fits our scheme perfectly.
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
I agree about our opinion
But if merely good players are paid that kind of money, then the NFL will be chaotic :)
He’s an impact player in one scheme, but does not have the physicality for a DC to fit him into any scheme.
"Winning is not everything;the desire to win is" - Vince Lombardi
"Lomu's the Brent Spar with attitude. A figure who inspires hero worship among even those who think a fly-half is a glass of beer consumed when 'er indoors is looking the other way." - Robert Philip Daily
What's silly?
Brackett’s way of pressuring Polian or the fact that he may o to the Patsies?
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"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
Stewie: "Lois, Lois, Mom, mom, mommy, mommy, momma, momma, ma, ma, mom, mom, mom."
Louis Griffin- "What!!!!!!!!!"
Stewie:- "Hi" (runs off, LOL)
Are the Pats actually interested?
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"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
Stewie: "Lois, Lois, Mom, mom, mommy, mommy, momma, momma, ma, ma, mom, mom, mom."
Louis Griffin- "What!!!!!!!!!"
Stewie:- "Hi" (runs off, LOL)
Pats fans absolutely love Brackett,
but I don’t know about the organization.
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Belichick has always been complimentary of Gary Brackett
say what you want about Hoodie, but he praises and respects smart, talented players no matter which jersey they wear.
Keep the faith!
I'll give ya that.
That’s true.
/need a shower now (lol)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
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by peytonsthebest on Mar 4, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
i like him
too bad he isn’t taller
Non Sibi Sed Patriae.
I love my ZX-6r Kawasaki.....159 mph is my top speed..will top that this spring
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Height is overrated.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
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maybe in a 4-3 but not in a 3-4
Non Sibi Sed Patriae.
I love my ZX-6r Kawasaki.....159 mph is my top speed..will top that this spring
I bleed Scarlet and Grey...A Buckeye for Life
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No way Brackett will be a Patriot.
That’s high treason.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.
I wouldn't like it
but I wouldn’t begrudge him if they pay him better. I doubt it will happen either way.
I don't think there's a serious chance of that happening at all.
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
Trading them away for draft picks is easier.
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
And then trading those draft picks away
for more draft picks.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
:)
Unfortunately money makes one agnostic to masters.
"Winning is not everything;the desire to win is" - Vince Lombardi
"Lomu's the Brent Spar with attitude. A figure who inspires hero worship among even those who think a fly-half is a glass of beer consumed when 'er indoors is looking the other way." - Robert Philip Daily
Could be payback...
…for us stealing Vinatieri
by The Learned Hand on Mar 2, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
We didn't steal him
or did we?
They didn’t want him as I remember.
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"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
Stewie: "Lois, Lois, Mom, mom, mommy, mommy, momma, momma, ma, ma, mom, mom, mom."
Louis Griffin- "What!!!!!!!!!"
Stewie:- "Hi" (runs off, LOL)
He's OK.
I think he struggled a little this season.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
If the Pats get GB then we should get K Faulk!
So we can beat him in the legs until he passes out from the pain!!
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Brackett wouldn't really fit the Pats' D very well.
I like him as a player, but Indy will probably pay him better than any other team would. I only mentioned the Pats taking him to jerk some chains. Not much else to do this time of year.
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by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 2, 2010 3:52 PM EST reply actions
You could be nice to us instead?
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
Where's the fun in people being nice to us?
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
I think I've been quite nice to you folks.
I don’t talk bad about the Colts, I talk UP the Pats. I don’t talk bad about Colts fans, I respect people that are passionate about their team. I like many Colts players. I make a little fun of Peyton (though I spell his name correctly) out of fun, but I respect him as a player. Respected the feelings after the Super Bowl enough to stay away and not create hard feelings even though as a Moderator I see plenty of that talk coming the other way at the times when it’s hardest to hear.
Nope their are alot of good folks on this site, but when I see Pats bashing I go elsewhere. Not interested in throwing mud. I respect shake n bake and I don’t want to make him boot me.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 2, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
First, thanks for your approach and respect
It does not go unnoticed, and I am personally trying to do the same (though every once in a while an anti-Pats comment does slip).
Second, I think maybe you’re overreacting to Cass’ question – he’s not actually as sensitive as your response would imply ;-)
How can you not love a team that does this?
Not at all.
I’m just full of sarcasm. I got rid of my sensitivity for it long ago. My parents can vouch for that.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
Damn me!
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
That's what you get for not proofreading.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
This isn't English 101
last I checked!
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
Yeah.
We’re more advanced than that.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
This I agree with.
"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this."
LOL.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
Huh?
I was just joking with you with your previous comment that you were trying to jerk some chains and you asked what to do instead. I like the majority of the fans over at Pats Pulpit (Pats-Colts is my favorite week because of the blog-blog thing we have). Please don’t take me too seriously.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.
Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.
No we had a good back and forth during Colts-Pats week.
I don’t take many things seriously, least of all myself.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Mar 3, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
It was fun while it lasted.
Merci. ;-)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 2, 2010 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
I will seriously question Polian's
sanity if we don’t sign him.
I mean, I think I could build a case to have him committed – what with all of the comments and “decisions” this year, then add this? Yeah, the men in white coats will be on their way.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Mar 4, 2010 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
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