What's not to love about the guy(s) McDaniels picked to run his offense?
Josh McDaniels joined the Patriots on March 1, 2001 as a personnel assistant in the scouting department and assisted the defensive coaching staff for three seasons. He began serving as the Patriots' quarterbacks coach in 2004 and was named offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach on January 20, 2006.
Tom Brady: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00.htm
Positives: Good height to see the field. Very poised and composed. Smart and alert. Can read coverages. Good accuracy and touch. Produces in big spots and in big games. Has some Brian Griese in him and is a gamer. Generally plays within himself. Team leader.
Negatives: Poor build. Very skinny and narrow. Ended the '99 season weighing 195 pounds and still looks like a rail at 211. Looks a little frail and lacks great physical stature and strength.
Can get pushed down more easily than you'd like. Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush. Lacks a really strong arm. Can't drive the ball down the field and does not throw a really tight spiral. System-type player who can get exposed if he must ad-lib and do things on his own.
Summary: Is not what you're looking for in terms of physical stature, strength, arm strength and mobility, but he has the intangibles and production and showed great Griese like improvement as a senior. Could make it in the right system but will not be for everyone.
Tom Brady Passer Ratings
Regular Season
2002 85.7
2003 85.9
2004 92.6
2005 92.3
2006 87.9
2007 117.2
Super Bowls
2002 86.2
2004 100.5
2005 110.2
Tom Brady+Josh McDaniels:
•Three time Super Bowl champion
•Twice named Super Bowl MVP
•Three-time Pro-Bowler
•Sports Illustraded "Sportsman of the Year" 2005
Kyle Orton+Josh McDaniels:
Let the games begin!!
p.s. Love the Griese references!!!


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