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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I have a memory of Drew throwing a pick in the SB vs GB that still bugs me. Shawn Jefferson was blowing by the defender like he was standing still and Drew threw up a back foot pass that was at least 20 yards short and ended up as one of his 4 picks.I have no memory of Tom in 2000.
I do remember thinking Tom looked good in preseason. Nothing beyond that really.
I was done with Bledsoe in 2000. Patting the ball...Locking in on receivers.....
I think Babe Parilli was the best QB in our history at that time.At the time, he was probably the best QB in our history. Yeah I remember him being Marino-like for a number of years, now when I look back, it was like, meh. It must be how the lions saw Stafford.
Great story. I only wish my dad had lived long enough to see the game. He passed away in 1994.My dad and I have a great relationship today, but we had some chilly years. When AV nailed that last kick in the SB, we had our first hug in probably 10 years.
There have been many more since. Thanks Pats.
When I read this the first time, all the beautiful memories came flooding back. (Oh 20 years ago when I was still able to go out and get drunk after work and be effective the next day - now I can't even have a drink on a "school night"). The second time I read this, I have to remind myself that Mac can have a 4INT stinker of a game and that's ok.So, they have a bunch of Patriot’s games from that 2001 season on YouTube. And was watching Brady’s first NFL start vs the Colts. Pats were 0-2 coming into the game, facing the AFC East 2-0 division leading Colts (yes you youngsters, they used to be in our division). It was a season ender if they lose that game. Pats KILLED the Colts.
A 24 year old Tom Brady didn’t do anything spectacular in that game, though he did make some nice throws that would’ve made Pat’s fans back then go, “hmmm”.
Next game, the Pats laid an egg, played horribly vs the Dolphins and lost an ugly game. 1-3 record. This coming off an 5-11 record. Things look dismal. Lost our high priced Pro Bowl QB, Brady looks ordinary to bad, our season looks doomed.
Heading into a game vs the Chargers, with a 1-3 record, and with a basically inexperienced QB. Heading towards 1-4. But this would be Brady’s coming out party. It was his first NFL come from behind masterpiece, first of many, and truly a show of what kind of QB Brady would become. It was his only 300 yard game that season, but was just a brilliant comeback. I think the Pats were behind 10 in the 4th quarter, and Brady brought them back to tie late, and drove them down the field in OT for the game winning FG (sounds familiar).
They would win the next game, to go 3-3, things are looking up. But then the Pats, once again laid an egg. Brady throws 5 INTs after a brilliant game the week before. We lose to Denver, the Broncos owned the Pats back then.
They win the next 2 games to go 5-4, but then lose the next game vs the Rams, but quite differently, this loss, they played a Super Bowl contender, the team with the best record, blow for blow. It was a game that gave the Patriots a ton of confidence in themselves.
They would not lose another game that season. They would go 9-0 the rest of the way, including the playoffs and the SB.
Just an incredible season. This was an 0-2 and 1-3 team. I couldn’t find any info about if they are the only 1-3 team to ever win a SB. I know there were a few 0-2 teams have won SBs.
But think about it, 1-3, and losing game 5 by 10 points in the 4th quarter, with basically a rookie QB, who had shown some promise, but statistically at that point, had shown nothing. Brady saved that season with that brilliant come from behind win.
1-3, and then 13-2 the rest of the way, unbelievable. And what’s more unbelievable is, they went on to win SB 36, with a basically average roster, so Belichick really deserves a lot of credit as well.
0-2, then 1-3, and then 5-5, then 9-0 wow.
Can’t believe that was 20 years ago.
I've been a fan since the inception. Grogan was our best QB until Brady IMO. When he was on and throwing play action to Stanley Morgan and Russ Francis it was incredible and they were unstoppable running behind Hannah and Gray. Grogan had the occasional bad game when his ball would sail on him. But what a competitor, love him to this day.I think Babe Parilli was the best QB in our history at that time.
I remember always being jealous of the Cowboy’s triplets in the 1990’s. Then we got Bledsoe, then Curtis Martin, and then Glenn. I remember being so psyched when they got Glenn, thinking we finally got out triplets. Then Glen goes out and has the greatest rookie receiver campaign ever (since surpassed). I always thought Glenn would be the next Lynn Swan.terry glenn made impossible catches in that chargers game. He is by far the most talented WR the Patriots have drafted in past 25 years
That 1976 team was definitely one of my favorites. It was my 2nd year as a Pat’s fan, and I was a big Russ Francis and Steve Grogan fan. Steve Nelson being my favorite on defense, though I loved Tim Fox and Mike Haynes as well.I've been a fan since the inception. Grogan was our best QB until Brady IMO. When he was on and throwing play action to Stanley Morgan and Russ Francis it was incredible and they were unstoppable running behind Hannah and Gray. Grogan had the occasional bad game when his ball would sail on him. But what a competitor, love him to this day.
The 76 team is still my favorite Pats team because they were our first great team. And I still love those Fairbanks defenses: Julius Adams, Ray Hamilton, Steve Nelson, Sam Hunt, Mike Haynes, Ray Clayborn, Tim Fox and the introduction of the Oklahoma 3-4 to the NFL as a base defense. Still respect Chuck Fairbanks despite the 1978 betrayal.
I remember always being jealous of the Cowboy’s triplets in the 1990’s. Then we got Bledsoe, then Curtis Martin, and the Glenn. I remember being so psyched when they got Glenn, thinking we finally got out triplets. Then Glen goes out and has the greatest rookie receiver campaign ever (since surpassed). I always thought Glenn would be the next Lynn Swan.
I loved Andruzzi. I still get chills when he talks about his brothers and 9/11. Such a horrible day for America, was so happy his brothers survived, they were heroes. And it runs in the family, I remember Andruzzi carrying an injured woman after the Boston Marathon bombings.OT: Funny story.
About 2 years ago I played in a United Way golf tourney at Framingham CC. Great time. Great food. Plenty of money raised.
Some of you may know Joe Andruzzi is a big UW volunteer.
We were in the foursome in front of him and his crew.
My buddy, T (who knows Joe well) bought NYJ, MIA and Bills ball markers). He was one of the organizers and set it up that way.
He purposely left them on the greens once we finished putting.
He knew Joe would take it all in good fun.
On #5 we were waiting to tee off.
Joe and his crew pull up.
Joe gets out and starts walking towards us. His mouth billowing of cigar smoke. He is still a VERY big dude.
Druz- "Which one of you motherf---ers has been leaving these piece of s--t ballmarkers?".
RW buddy T-"I figured you'd need them since you will most likely finish last".
Druz- "Go f__k yourself, T" (shaking his head with a disgusted grin).
Later at the clubhouse T introduced us to Joe. He was awesome. Down to earth guy.
That offseason was awesome, although I didn't agree with the Bledsoe extension. Getting Vrabel, Patten, Cox and Smith was MAJOR.Yea I did feel better about them. I though they improved on the talent level but obviously not enough to be a contender.
Glad I was wrong.
Fair enough. The 1978 team could have been even better -- they set the NFL single season rushing record that lasted 41 years -- but fell apart in the playoffs when Fairbanks announced his departure. I was in the stands for the horrible 31-14 playoff loss to the Oilers. A cold and miserable New Year's Eve afternoon.That 1976 team was definitely one of my favorites. It was my 2nd year as a Pat’s fan, and I was a big Russ Francis and Steve Grogan fan. Steve Nelson being my favorite on defense, though I loved Tim Fox and Mike Haynes as well.
Slight correction on your post though, Stanley Morgan was a 1st round pick in 1977, so not on that 1976 team. The other 1st round pick in 1977, was Raymond Clayborn, who wound up setting up a great CB tandem with Haynes for a couple years.
Losing Stingley, the way we lost him, hurt to the core. You initially think it's only one guy, but this particular guy, in that way, that opponent, that venue. Now Harold Jackson was awesome, but Darryl was one of the veteran leaders from the beginning. The other injuries to Adams and Smith might have happened anyway, but Fairbanks leaving was directly as a result of it. The initial response by ownership was enough to drive him away. Francis was gone two years later. It's a cumulative effect. The Sullivans were not responsible for Dreith or Tatum, but their subsequent actions made things much worse. Our margin for error - or misfortune - was razor thin in the 70's.Fair enough. The 1978 team could have been even better -- they set the NFL single season rushing record that lasted 41 years -- but fell apart in the playoffs when Fairbanks announced his departure. I was in the stands for the horrible 31-14 playoff loss to the Oilers. A cold and miserable New Year's Eve afternoon.
Stingley’s injury broke my heart. He seemed like he was such a good person, who was finally living up to his potential. I remember even sending him a card saying how much he inspired me after his injury. It was a very sad day.Losing Stingley, the way we lost him, hurt to the core. You initially think it's only one guy, but this particular guy, in that way, that opponent, that venue. Now Harold Jackson was awesome, but Darryl was one of the veteran leaders from the beginning. The other injuries to Adams and Smith might have happened anyway, but Fairbanks leaving was directly as a result of it. The initial response by ownership was enough to drive him away. Francis was gone two years later. It's a cumulative effect. The Sullivans were not responsible for Dreith or Tatum, but their subsequent actions made things much worse. Our margin for error - or misfortune - was razor thin in the 70's.