Sure 3 people were voted to play in the Pro Bowl, but when we talk about Brady's success, people often mention Randy Moss, Stallworth and Welker, but not the offensive line.
True, the wideouts are important, but look at all the time Brady has to throw. And every QB that has played all 14 games has been sacked more than Brady.
2007-12-21 11:27:04 · 19 answers · asked by M. Diego 7 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
But in reality, what offensive line gets the credit they deserve? Emmitt Smith was one of the greatest backs of all time (prob. 2nd imo) but no one talks about his offensive line (same for Troy when talkin abt his greatness).
AP is crediting his offensive line by taking them all to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl week, but no one else is really giving them credit.
Everyone wonders what happened with Shaun Alexander, how abt they lost some key members on the offensive line (one happens to be in Minnesota who is thriving).
The line plays a dirty job, but get little to no respect even when they do it great. Everyone recognizes when they dont do their job, but when they do their job and things run smoothly its such an unglamorous thing that its like "out of sight out of mind" type of deal, no one recognizes.
Lets credit them right here right now. Great offensive line has played a part in all of Tom Brady's success, he was a GREAT QB before the receivers so the only common denominator is.....the offensive line.
2007-12-21 11:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by wcbaseball4 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think anyone out there underestimates the Pats offensive line, especially the teams they are playing against. One of the toughest things teams D has to do is get to Brady.
Even on ESPN and during the games you always here, "Look how much time he has to pass" when they show replays. Granted, they are usually showing a play involving a Brady pass and a Moss catch... but they are still giving them credit
2007-12-21 19:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by rcoli 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tom Brady is the first, to recognize and credit his O-line with his success. He mentions them, at every press conference. In addition to that, he has refused to do any television commercials, unless the front 5 are included in the commercials.
Many people on this site, say the only reason Brady has any success at all, is because of his O-line and his receivers... well duhhhhh, what good is any QB without his O-line and receivers... they're a TEAM, and with the Patriots, the attitude is "Team First"....
2007-12-21 19:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by Foggy Idea 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I think that people mostly only care about star positions like QB, WR, HB, sometimes TE, and that's probably it. I agree with you that the offensive line doesn't get enough credit. They did save Brady from a sack lots of times.
2007-12-21 19:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous Voice 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The O-Line is very important. Think about the KC Chiefs if they had an offensive line....Croyle would have time to pass and take pressure off of him. Brady is a very modes6t guy considering his success
2007-12-21 19:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by soldier_in_the_sandbox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Offensive line gets any Credit but if u watch the Pats game they say u need to give credit to the offensive line every game, i say their offensive line gets more credit than any o line in the league, but not enough press or popularity
2007-12-21 19:46:55 · answer #6 · answered by Pablo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They get all the credit with the offense, and especially from Tom Brady...They don't care what anyone in the media thinks about them...
2007-12-21 19:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, let's thank the offensive line when it's Brady's job to GET the ball to his receivers.
2007-12-21 19:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pats offensive line is awesome. they give Brady so much time to throw. i give a lot of credit to the whole team though they are so good this year. lots of respect for the pats from me. they are only the 2nd team in history to go 14-0.
2007-12-21 19:36:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
its all about popularity. Brady got three amazing wide receivers and a good offensive line, but offensive lines doesn't show anything besides run/pass protection. I got to give to the lines w/o them there would be so many sacks.
2007-12-21 19:31:15 · answer #10 · answered by James Trinh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋