Patriots don’t win that year without Drew. His selflessness, leadership and support of Tom (even if he didn’t agree with Belichick starting him) and of course coming in to save the day in the AFC title game. Well deserved. Hell of a player and career.
i think belichick went with brady because he didnt want to win super bowl with a parcells QB he wanted to win with his own guy and finally get out of parcells shadow. i know he only won two super bowls but i still think parcells was the better coach
@@bb-gc2tx Drew was trained with his set ways, where Tom was able to get molded by Bill. It was literally history in the making. Greatest Coach & Player duo ever. Never loved a person that I never met so much 🤷🏽♂️🤩
Drew Bledsoe is an integral part of Patriots history. Without him, the 90s are absolutely terrible and the team doesn't win the Super Bowl in 2001. Class act all the way.
@@cftkd4802 I agree that Bledsoe was a good QB. I think 3 losing seasons out of 8 is more correct. He had 3 good years at 11-5, 10-6 and 10-6. The other two years were 8-6 and 8-8. His last 3 full years were 8-8, 6-10 and 5-11. His 9th year he was 0-2. He was injured in game 2. So don't count the 9th year. If you do count the 9th year, he had 4 losing seasons, 4 winning seasons and one 8-8 season. Brady took the team from 0-2 to the playoffs and a Super Bowl win. Bledsoe won the playoff game against the Steelers. Bledsoe had just over a .500 record with the Patriots and about a .500 record with the Bills and Cowboys. I like Bledsoe and I disagree that "Bledsoe was garbage and led the pats to so many losing seasons". He didn't, but Bledsoe was barely above average. Belichick made the right choice with Brady. Bledsoe was good. Brady was elite!
Agreed - it still bothers me that Bledsoe doesn't get enough credit for how high he set the bar for the Patriots prior to Brady's reign. Belichick might not have thought highly of him even after that terrible injury he sustained, and I don't agree with Kraft all that much on certain things but he was right to say that Bledsoe was treated unfairly after he was cleared by the doctors to play. After that, his career pretty much went downhill after unsuccessful gigs with the Bills and then the Cowboys. However, I'm glad he was inducted into the Patriots HOF in 2011 as his prime still continues to be under Brady's shadow.
Bledsoe was a terrific quarterback who single-handedly brought hope back to the franchise. I'll never forget his chemistry with Ben Coates. Drew was, and still is, an absolute class act.
100%. He could've bitched, thrown his weight around and caused chaos in the locker room. Instead, he took the high road and helped mentor Brady. Pure class across the board.
Hey , in Drew’s defense, that isn’t an ideal situation he was in . No one could’ve imagined winning would be bitter sweet. But at least he can take some solace, it was to the future GOAT
I don't really blame him. He said in another interview that he feels like people just treat his career which was pretty successful as a footnote to Tom's career. I can definitely see why that'd bother someone who worked so hard to get where they are.
The only thing hes remembered for nationwide was probably undoubtdly one of the darkest times of his life. His demise was seen as one of the best things to ever happen to the patriots. Hes a good sport for continuing to humor people with this stuff. Its nice to see him thrive in something hes passionate about post football. He'll always have a place in our hearts.
@80sShred it's not about the severity of the demise it the fact that a large portion of new England's fan base remembers it as a positive thing because it made way for Tom brady when he accomplished a lot himself as a patriot. Obviously he made his money but I'm sure the competitor in him didn't have that attitude.
Drew was, is and always will be a Patriots legend. Brought them out of the obscurity of the late 80’s to early 90’s and laid the foundations of what became the Brady and Belichick franchise.
Drew is a legend in Washington State. He could have played football anywhere in the NCAA but chose Washington State University and played himself into a number one NFL draft pick. I attended a football camp where he and his dad were coaches and he was a class act then. Consummate professional that handled his affairs the right way every time.
I don’t give a damn what anyone says, as a lifelong Patriots fan since the early 90s, his selflessness made it possible for Tom to thrive in 2001. His leadership and help in the AFC Championship Game was integral to winning that SB and launching the dynasty.
There was some kind of an event at Foxboro a number of years ago in which Brady and Bledsoe addressed the crowd. Bledsoe got booed and I personally thought that was criminal. The Patriots were a perennial doormat before he got there and when he lost the job to Brady, he was a COMPLETE class act about it and the rest is history.
@@ftlnatp4924 I have a 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son and would NEVER take them to an NFL game. It's just not a good environment for kids. People get drunk out of their minds, shout obscenities at the field (as if anyone down there can hear them anyway), get into fights in the parking lot, etc.
Drew Bledsoe- class act. His attitude contributed greatly to the success of the team that year. He was supportive and encouraging with Tom Brady. Belichick DID make the right call in letting Tom drive the bus but Drew Bledsoe was a true team player and more important- a man.
People forget Brady was 11-3 that year and drove the Pats down the field on that final drive to give New England their first of 6 Superbowls which were ALL because of Brady.
@@r3tr0actiongamer24 and those same people call Brady a game manager and it was because the defense..but Drew had that same team and was 0-2..but Bellichek can take any average qb to the superbowl..right let's ask mac jones,and can Newton..let's be honest Bellichek is average at best himself and Is considered the greatest because of Brady imo
Drew & Tom will always be intertwined. Drew Bledsoe’s career is defined by losing his job to TB12. Which sucks because, he was a great QB in his own right prior to that fateful injury that ignited the Patriots dynasty.
Patriots fans remember Drew from the 7 years he played before Brady was drafted. He took the Patriots from a shit team to playoff contenders in a tough AFC division. That 2000/2001 team was Drew’s team. Let’s not forget he came in for Brady and beat the Steelers in the AFC Championship game.
People forget that Drew got the Patriots to a Super Bowl without Tom Brady. He didn't win, partly because his coach couldn't wait a damn week to reveal his plans to abandon the team, but that was still the most successful season the Patriots ever had up until then. He'd have been remembered as the greatest Patriots QB of all time if Tom hadn't shown up.
If you read his body language it still bothers him. It's uncomfortable but without him we don't get to the superbowl....and because of his class we don't go in distracted. He could have made a big stink about it but didn't. Nothing but respect for Bledsoe. Class human being
Me and my friends will split on the whole Brady Bledsoe thing. I’ll admit I was anti Brady at first. Drew took the Patriots from the laughing stock of the NFL to playoff contenders every year. No one knew Brady was gonna end up being the goat but I always liked Drew. Even when he went to Buffalo and Dallas i watched him. I remember watching his last game in Dallas. Receiver ran the wrong route and Drew threw a pick in the end zone. Parcells put in Romo and that was it for Drew.
I feel bad for Drew actually, he's been hearing it and will hear it for the rest of his life that he's the guy that got replaced by Tom Brady and that him getting injured was the best day in history of the New England Patriots. He must get sick of hearing people say that lol
I was so mad when they announced Tom was playing. I liked Drew more because he was the franchise QB for years leading up to this. And I thought it was suicidal. They were facing one of the best offenses the league had ever seen. I just didn't think Tom was going to be able to put up yards and the points that they would need to beat a great offense like Tom could. Never been so happy to be proven wrong. One of the greatest game plans of all time. Pay no attention to all the morons who now think Bill is a bad coach.
I'm sure he felt terrible about what happened but at least he got overtaken by the greatest of all time and I think he has the perspective to see that now.
I'll be honest, looking back. and knowing what I now know I really wish drew was the guy. he seems more humble. Tom cried too much at the end for me. he really did. all this me me I I stuff is alien to me. what about sacrificing and doing what's best for the team.he learned sh*t from drew except how to takes a guys job. and drew showed such class. drew is the inspiration of the Patriot Way.
Great qb unfortunately injury from mo lewis hit occured which led to Brady shining and the rest is history. Cool he got a ring though. He played well in afc game vs. Steelers when Brady was injured so he helped for sure in securing a title
Brady wasn't even that good until 2007. He was basically Tony Romo until Moss came along. There's a reason Tom was drafted in the sixth round. He's a hard worker and made himself much better, but he needs loads of talent around him to be successful. With a hall of fame coach, a top 5 defense, and plenty of weapons you can win with Tom. Bledsoe still threw a better ball, guy had an absolute rocket launcher.
Anyone notice even without pads & a helmet Drew is much bigger than Tom.Years later Tom is almost as Tall as Gronk on the field who is almost 6'7".I wonder what Tommy had going on under all that tape around his ankles & cleets?
Drew has huge cojones...I think it was the first snap back in that Steelers game, he ran up the sideline and was drilled just like w/ Mo Lewis lol Drew DON'T GIVE A F! What a gamer.. I still think Drew would've won that SB game, of course, I'm bias...strongly disliked Brady for a while lol, stealng shine from my guy...my all time fav player #11
Come on. Bledsoe had already taken the team to Superbowl 31 before BB showed up. That team was going to be a dynasty regardless Drew or Tom under center...
If the Eagles had been the Patriots, they would have kept Bledsoe and gotten rid of Tom Brady. That's what the Eagles did in keeping Wentz and getting rid of Nick Foles after Nick beat Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl 52. Think about the absurdity in what The Eagles did. They got rid of the MVP and kept their so-called star quarterback. Insane!!!!
Drew Bledsoe always appears salty when answering Brady questions, especially the beginning of Bradys rise. But I can understand. The situation was very tough for him. I'm sure he thought he could have led the Patriots to that Super Bowl and maybe to several. Belichick made the right call though, as ruthless as it was.
What happened to Bledsoe was basically the same as what happened with Montana years earlier with Young. One hit and it was all over. Luckily for Montana though he had won 4 Super Bowls at starter before that happened.
No disrespect to Brady, but Prime Bledsoe probably wins a ring or 2 with those early 00s Patriots TEAMS too. Nobody ever wants to put them on the level of the 70s steelers or 80s Bears since they want you to believe it was ALL Brady, but the real fans know the truth.
Yup. The defense they had during a few of those seasons were completely stacked and Drew finally would have won a ring or two. I can't blame the guy for thinking that dream was stolen from him. It's amazing how well he handles it. Most people understandably focus on Brady, but getting Drew in '93 was like Football Jesus just entered Foxboro stadium if you were an NE fan. We finally had a chance to turn the franchise around and he definitely delivered what the fans wanted to see when he took us to the Super Bowl in '96.
Bledsoe wins NOTHING. Wins a ring or two? Put down the crackpipe. Brady took no name receivers and running backs and won his first three Rings with them. Stop embarrassing yourself and you should anything but a "real" fan.
I don't think he's bitter at Brady personally. He's bitter over the situation. Everyone wants to play and be the reason they win. You don't play at his level if you don't. Yeah, it bothers him and obviously not a great moment for him. No one feels great when they are benched, and the other guy does better. Anyone that says they're just 'happy' for them are lying.
BTW, Montana took it personal against Steve Young. Montana is so petty to me. Just like he's bitter about Tom, because people call him the goat now. Every backup QB is there to compete for your job. That's the sport. Steve Young is to blame? He's trying to compete. Being angry at the situation, okay, I get it like Drew clearly is. He didn't take it out on Tom, that's the difference. Montana did take it out on Young. Just stupid... Young wasn't there to just hold his jock strap. Just like Tom wasn't there to do that with Drew. Drew understood the nature of the business, and didn't have a personal vendetta over it. But make no mistake, he HATES IT. Got zero problem with that.
@@Skwid-Lives awww look at the montana fanboy getting all salty. Too bad montana himself said Bradys the GOAT and with SEVEN RINGS he would be correct. Remember when Montana was benched in favor of steve young before regaining the starting job again back in the late 80's? Yeah looks like you don't. Let those tears flow
Patriots don’t win that year without Drew. His selflessness, leadership and support of Tom (even if he didn’t agree with Belichick starting him) and of course coming in to save the day in the AFC title game. Well deserved. Hell of a player and career.
I agree.
The patriots don’t even get there without tom brady lol
i think belichick went with brady because he didnt want to win super bowl with a parcells QB he wanted to win with his own guy and finally get out of parcells shadow. i know he only won two super bowls but i still think parcells was the better coach
@@bb-gc2tx Drew was trained with his set ways, where Tom was able to get molded by Bill. It was literally history in the making. Greatest Coach & Player duo ever. Never loved a person that I never met so much 🤷🏽♂️🤩
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Drew Bledsoe is an integral part of Patriots history. Without him, the 90s are absolutely terrible and the team doesn't win the Super Bowl in 2001. Class act all the way.
Anyone who disagrees with this statement isn't a true Patriots fan. Drew gave us so many great performances.
@@shaunwhite5713Bledsoe was garbage and led the pats to so many losing seasons
@@kevonsidek9737he had 3 losing season out of 9. 2 of them were in his first 3 seasons. Numeracy doesn’t seem to be your strong point.
@@cftkd4802 I agree that Bledsoe was a good QB. I think 3 losing seasons out of 8 is more correct. He had 3 good years at 11-5, 10-6 and 10-6. The other two years were 8-6 and 8-8. His last 3 full years were 8-8, 6-10 and 5-11. His 9th year he was 0-2. He was injured in game 2. So don't count the 9th year. If you do count the 9th year, he had 4 losing seasons, 4 winning seasons and one 8-8 season. Brady took the team from 0-2 to the playoffs and a Super Bowl win. Bledsoe won the playoff game against the Steelers. Bledsoe had just over a .500 record with the Patriots and about a .500 record with the Bills and Cowboys. I like Bledsoe and I disagree that "Bledsoe was garbage and led the pats to so many losing seasons". He didn't, but Bledsoe was barely above average. Belichick made the right choice with Brady. Bledsoe was good. Brady was elite!
Agreed - it still bothers me that Bledsoe doesn't get enough credit for how high he set the bar for the Patriots prior to Brady's reign. Belichick might not have thought highly of him even after that terrible injury he sustained, and I don't agree with Kraft all that much on certain things but he was right to say that Bledsoe was treated unfairly after he was cleared by the doctors to play. After that, his career pretty much went downhill after unsuccessful gigs with the Bills and then the Cowboys. However, I'm glad he was inducted into the Patriots HOF in 2011 as his prime still continues to be under Brady's shadow.
Bledsoe was a terrific quarterback who single-handedly brought hope back to the franchise. I'll never forget his chemistry with Ben Coates. Drew was, and still is, an absolute class act.
Damn well put.
100%. He could've bitched, thrown his weight around and caused chaos in the locker room. Instead, he took the high road and helped mentor Brady. Pure class across the board.
Hey , in Drew’s defense, that isn’t an ideal situation he was in . No one could’ve imagined winning would be bitter sweet. But at least he can take some solace, it was to the future GOAT
hess not hof anything
@@edwardwhite221
Who said anything about HOF?
His body language says it all. This still burns.
It would for anyone. Glad he doesn't say, nah, I just wanted what's best for the team. Everyone wants to play and be the reason they win.
I don't really blame him. He said in another interview that he feels like people just treat his career which was pretty successful as a footnote to Tom's career. I can definitely see why that'd bother someone who worked so hard to get where they are.
Was a beast on madden 97
The only thing hes remembered for nationwide was probably undoubtdly one of the darkest times of his life. His demise was seen as one of the best things to ever happen to the patriots. Hes a good sport for continuing to humor people with this stuff.
Its nice to see him thrive in something hes passionate about post football. He'll always have a place in our hearts.
He's worth over 30 million. His demise wasn't that bad lol.
@80sShred it's not about the severity of the demise it the fact that a large portion of new England's fan base remembers it as a positive thing because it made way for Tom brady when he accomplished a lot himself as a patriot. Obviously he made his money but I'm sure the competitor in him didn't have that attitude.
You’re right. We used to call September 23 “Moe Lewis Day.”
Drew was, is and always will be a Patriots legend. Brought them out of the obscurity of the late 80’s to early 90’s and laid the foundations of what became the Brady and Belichick franchise.
Drew saved the patriots against the Steelers in the afc championship game
Drew is a legend in Washington State. He could have played football anywhere in the NCAA but chose Washington State University and played himself into a number one NFL draft pick.
I attended a football camp where he and his dad were coaches and he was a class act then. Consummate professional that handled his affairs the right way every time.
Drew Had a Marino type arm
Bledsoe was a very good QB. 4x Pro-Bowler. He had the bad luck to be on the same team as the GOAT, but that shouldn't undermine his accomplishments.
I don’t give a damn what anyone says, as a lifelong Patriots fan since the early 90s, his selflessness made it possible for Tom to thrive in 2001. His leadership and help in the AFC Championship Game was integral to winning that SB and launching the dynasty.
He went to the owner to overrule Belichick.
He's a class act but you can FEEL how tough it was oozing off this video
oh for sure. it has to hurt deep down knowing hes merely a footnote in the brady lore.
@@drinkingpoolwater Brady lore, maybe...certainly much more than a footnote in franchise lore
Drew was always pure class. Will always be a pats legend
Drew is my favorite Patriot of all time. I've been a Pat's fan since 1980 went to all the games starting at 17 years old.
Bledsoe is a good dude and I think handled everything the best you could possibly ask someone to do.
There was some kind of an event at Foxboro a number of years ago in which Brady and Bledsoe addressed the crowd. Bledsoe got booed and I personally thought that was criminal. The Patriots were a perennial doormat before he got there and when he lost the job to Brady, he was a COMPLETE class act about it and the rest is history.
I find it hard to believe Bledsoe got booed especially at a celebration like that. I’m like 99% sure they were yelling “DREW” not “BOO.”
@@ChesterCopperpot767 Hmm. Okay. Maybe you're right.
@@ftlnatp4924 I have a 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son and would NEVER take them to an NFL game. It's just not a good environment for kids. People get drunk out of their minds, shout obscenities at the field (as if anyone down there can hear them anyway), get into fights in the parking lot, etc.
@@ChesterCopperpot767 Yeah, in agreement there. Everybody loves Bledsoe, they had to have been saying "DREW". No true Pats fan would boo him.
Drew Bledsoe- class act. His attitude contributed greatly to the success of the team that year. He was supportive and encouraging with Tom Brady. Belichick DID make the right call in letting Tom drive the bus but Drew Bledsoe was a true team player and more important- a man.
Drew thanks for the past Bills memories and we enjoy your wine 🍷
Bledsoe always been a fan
2:24 just had the one week between AFC/NFC title game and Super Bowl that year because 9/11 pushed the season back a week
People forget he got us to the superbowl when he threw that td pass against the steelers
People forget Brady was 11-3 that year and drove the Pats down the field on that final drive to give New England their first of 6 Superbowls which were ALL because of Brady.
@@r3tr0actiongamer24gee you're a weirdo
@@r3tr0actiongamer24gee, you're a weirdo
@@r3tr0actiongamer24 and those same people call Brady a game manager and it was because the defense..but Drew had that same team and was 0-2..but Bellichek can take any average qb to the superbowl..right let's ask mac jones,and can Newton..let's be honest Bellichek is average at best himself and Is considered the greatest because of Brady imo
A class act
I'll tell you how he felt, he felt terrible that a new guy just replaced you. It doesn't matter what you say publicly. He wasn't happy at all.
Hitting that coffee mug hard!
It’s actually vodka
Drew & Tom will always be intertwined. Drew Bledsoe’s career is defined by losing his job to TB12. Which sucks because, he was a great QB in his own right prior to that fateful injury that ignited the Patriots dynasty.
Classy guy. Put the team first. Didn’t whine or become a distraction, took it on the chin like a man. Not many people could do that.
Legend
could make a movie about his experience. tear jerker.
I feel bad for him. He had a great career and everyone remembers him because of Tom
Lol imagine feeling bad for a Superbowl winning quarterback..
@@Gameboy-Unboxings I think he feels bad for Drew's ego. Must have been in shambles, but yeah I don't really feel bad for rich people.
Patriots fans remember Drew from the 7 years he played before Brady was drafted. He took the Patriots from a shit team to playoff contenders in a tough AFC division. That 2000/2001 team was Drew’s team. Let’s not forget he came in for Brady and beat the Steelers in the AFC Championship game.
0:22 - The closed eye “Here we go, more Tom Brady questions” lol
Still my favorite QB of all time
People forget that Drew got the Patriots to a Super Bowl without Tom Brady. He didn't win, partly because his coach couldn't wait a damn week to reveal his plans to abandon the team, but that was still the most successful season the Patriots ever had up until then. He'd have been remembered as the greatest Patriots QB of all time if Tom hadn't shown up.
If you read his body language it still bothers him. It's uncomfortable but without him we don't get to the superbowl....and because of his class we don't go in distracted. He could have made a big stink about it but didn't. Nothing but respect for Bledsoe. Class human being
Me and my friends will split on the whole Brady Bledsoe thing. I’ll admit I was anti Brady at first. Drew took the Patriots from the laughing stock of the NFL to playoff contenders every year. No one knew Brady was gonna end up being the goat but I always liked Drew. Even when he went to Buffalo and Dallas i watched him. I remember watching his last game in Dallas. Receiver ran the wrong route and Drew threw a pick in the end zone. Parcells put in Romo and that was it for Drew.
Drew made close to 90 million dollars playing football. He’s got nothing to be ashamed of
I feel bad for Drew actually, he's been hearing it and will hear it for the rest of his life that he's the guy that got replaced by Tom Brady and that him getting injured was the best day in history of the New England Patriots. He must get sick of hearing people say that lol
If you're going to lose your job to lose it to the greatest QB that ever lived. Nothing to be ashamed or feeling down about it.
as a man though, thats an ego blow. he will never be remembered as "the guy" but merely the "the guy who got hurt and then brady started"
I was so mad when they announced Tom was playing. I liked Drew more because he was the franchise QB for years leading up to this. And I thought it was suicidal. They were facing one of the best offenses the league had ever seen. I just didn't think Tom was going to be able to put up yards and the points that they would need to beat a great offense like Tom could. Never been so happy to be proven wrong. One of the greatest game plans of all time. Pay no attention to all the morons who now think Bill is a bad coach.
I'm sure he felt terrible about what happened but at least he got overtaken by the greatest of all time and I think he has the perspective to see that now.
I'll be honest, looking back. and knowing what I now know I really wish drew was the guy. he seems more humble. Tom cried too much at the end for me. he really did. all this me me I I stuff is alien to me. what about sacrificing and doing what's best for the team.he learned sh*t from drew except how to takes a guys job. and drew showed such class. drew is the inspiration of the Patriot Way.
What movie are they talking about?
I’m wondering the same thing.
Bledsoe was just as good as Brady
Great qb unfortunately injury from mo lewis hit occured which led to Brady shining and the rest is history. Cool he got a ring though. He played well in afc game vs. Steelers when Brady was injured so he helped for sure in securing a title
He called a 45 year old man a kid. Drew 75 in his mind
He was foreshadowing, not necessarily talking about now. Doesn't take a genius to figure that out, but you probably just like starting problems.
@@greysonG10he said I love everything about the kid.
So explain
@greysenG10 he didn't say I lovED everything about the kid. He was talking in present, not past.
Derrrr
@@greysonG10 hows that starting problems wtf is wrong with u today my guy
@@matsalvatore9074 Oh would you settle down, young man
He looks uncomfortable in this interview. He keeps taking a drink making it look like he’d rather talk about anything else. Not that I blame him.
Brady wasn't even that good until 2007. He was basically Tony Romo until Moss came along. There's a reason Tom was drafted in the sixth round. He's a hard worker and made himself much better, but he needs loads of talent around him to be successful. With a hall of fame coach, a top 5 defense, and plenty of weapons you can win with Tom. Bledsoe still threw a better ball, guy had an absolute rocket launcher.
All that shit Drew was taking to goat before he got hurt lol. 😂
Anyone notice even without pads & a helmet Drew is much bigger than Tom.Years later Tom is almost as Tall as Gronk on the field who is almost 6'7".I wonder what Tommy had going on under all that tape around his ankles & cleets?
First NFL player to get a contract over a $100 million.
Drew has huge cojones...I think it was the first snap back in that Steelers game, he ran up the sideline and was drilled just like w/ Mo Lewis lol Drew DON'T GIVE A F! What a gamer.. I still think Drew would've won that SB game, of course, I'm bias...strongly disliked Brady for a while lol, stealng shine from my guy...my all time fav player #11
Come on. Bledsoe had already taken the team to Superbowl 31 before BB showed up. That team was going to be a dynasty regardless Drew or Tom under center...
Dont take it personally if you never got hurt Goodell would've put those rings on your finger
If the Eagles had been the Patriots, they would have kept Bledsoe and gotten rid of Tom Brady. That's what the Eagles did in keeping Wentz and getting rid of Nick Foles after Nick beat Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl 52. Think about the absurdity in what The Eagles did. They got rid of the MVP and kept their so-called star quarterback. Insane!!!!
Still calls him Tommy and kid. Suuure he is over it. Never was a Bledsoe fan.
Drew Bledsoe always appears salty when answering Brady questions, especially the beginning of Bradys rise. But I can understand. The situation was very tough for him. I'm sure he thought he could have led the Patriots to that Super Bowl and maybe to several. Belichick made the right call though, as ruthless as it was.
What happened to Bledsoe was basically the same as what happened with Montana years earlier with Young. One hit and it was all over. Luckily for Montana though he had won 4 Super Bowls at starter before that happened.
He was good but you know
Wally Pipp
Drew has always been salty regarding that.
If it wasn't for you drew they would have never beat the Steelers.
Pnw through and through
No disrespect to Brady, but Prime Bledsoe probably wins a ring or 2 with those early 00s Patriots TEAMS too. Nobody ever wants to put them on the level of the 70s steelers or 80s Bears since they want you to believe it was ALL Brady, but the real fans know the truth.
Yup. The defense they had during a few of those seasons were completely stacked and Drew finally would have won a ring or two. I can't blame the guy for thinking that dream was stolen from him. It's amazing how well he handles it. Most people understandably focus on Brady, but getting Drew in '93 was like Football Jesus just entered Foxboro stadium if you were an NE fan. We finally had a chance to turn the franchise around and he definitely delivered what the fans wanted to see when he took us to the Super Bowl in '96.
Bledsoe wins NOTHING. Wins a ring or two? Put down the crackpipe. Brady took no name receivers and running backs and won his first three Rings with them. Stop embarrassing yourself and you should anything but a "real" fan.
He definitely would of got two or three
Bledsoe had sloppy mechanics and single handely cost the Pat's in the SuperBowl vs GB
Drew B was never gonna win anything
He reminds me of Montana - both filled with bitterness and jealously of Brady, masked behind pleasantries.
Montana is the greatest of all time.
He WAS...now it's Brady. Maybe in 20 years it will be someone else.
I don't think he's bitter at Brady personally. He's bitter over the situation. Everyone wants to play and be the reason they win. You don't play at his level if you don't. Yeah, it bothers him and obviously not a great moment for him. No one feels great when they are benched, and the other guy does better. Anyone that says they're just 'happy' for them are lying.
BTW, Montana took it personal against Steve Young. Montana is so petty to me. Just like he's bitter about Tom, because people call him the goat now.
Every backup QB is there to compete for your job. That's the sport. Steve Young is to blame? He's trying to compete.
Being angry at the situation, okay, I get it like Drew clearly is. He didn't take it out on Tom, that's the difference. Montana did take it out on Young. Just stupid...
Young wasn't there to just hold his jock strap. Just like Tom wasn't there to do that with Drew.
Drew understood the nature of the business, and didn't have a personal vendetta over it. But make no mistake, he HATES IT. Got zero problem with that.
@@Skwid-Lives awww look at the montana fanboy getting all salty. Too bad montana himself said Bradys the GOAT and with SEVEN RINGS he would be correct. Remember when Montana was benched in favor of steve young before regaining the starting job again back in the late 80's? Yeah looks like you don't. Let those tears flow
Patriots had the worse defense that season how tf they won I don’t know but glad they did.