Very Interesting Post From Another Board Regarding Comments From Brady On Henson...

[CaptainAmerica]

...I don't usually post topics from other boards, but this one was really interesting. If I'm violating forum rules, forgive me this once.

It comes from the Cowboy Update Board, (a/k/a The Silver Star Digest Board), and it involves a guy who recently did a photo shoot with Tom Brady. You can go over there and check it out yourself. It's pretty funny, some guy challenged the poster and called him a fraud and the poster provided proof of the photo shoot and really shoved it in the other poster's grill. Anyway, it certainly sounds like the poster is legit and Brady's comments are interesting, for what they're worth! Here it is, with the link if you want to see the entire thread...

http://mb2.scout.com/fcowboyupdatefrm10.showMessageRange?topicID=67923. topic&start=1&stop=20


Brady's take on Henson
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I just recently did a photoshoot with McNabb and Brady and I got a chance to talk to Brady one on one... I asked him what he really thought of Drew's potential as an NFL QB (honestly) and said that we (here in Dallas) are really banking on him as our QB of the the future. He said that he was a stud, and we had absolutely nothing to worry about as far as Henson goes... he said that he is one of the most talented QB's he's ever seen and that he will be a top tier QB in a few years. He went on and on about how smart of a player he is and how he will be dominate once he gets his feet wet. He said that the biggest hurdle for him (Brady) was getting used to the speed of the game and having to make decisions twice as fast as he did in college. Brady said once you get over that hump, everything starts to slow down and the decisions come natural. Now take this how you want to, but it was nice to hear him give props to Drew like that.

[Doomsday101]

...I don't usually post topics from other boards, but this one was really interesting. If I'm violating forum rules, forgive me this once.

It comes from the Cowboy Update Board, (a/k/a The Silver Star Digest Board), and it involves a guy who recently did a photo shoot with Tom Brady. You can go over there and check it out yourself. It's pretty funny, some guy challenged the poster and called him a fraud and the poster provided proof of the photo shoot and really shoved it in the other poster's grill. Anyway, it certainly sounds like the poster is legit and Brady's comments are interesting, for what they're worth! Here it is, with the link if you want to see the entire thread...

http://mb2.scout.com/fcowboyupdatefrm10.showMessageRange?topicID=67923. topic&start=1&stop=20


Brady's take on Henson
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I just recently did a photoshoot with McNabb and Brady and I got a chance to talk to Brady one on one... I asked him what he really thought of Drew's potential as an NFL QB (honestly) and said that we (here in Dallas) are really banking on him as our QB of the the future. He said that he was a stud, and we had absolutely nothing to worry about as far as Henson goes... he said that he is one of the most talented QB's he's ever seen and that he will be a top tier QB in a few years. He went on and on about how smart of a player he is and how he will be dominate once he gets his feet wet. He said that the biggest hurdle for him (Brady) was getting used to the speed of the game and having to make decisions twice as fast as he did in college. Brady said once you get over that hump, everything starts to slow down and the decisions come natural. Now take this how you want to, but it was nice to hear him give props to Drew like that.

I have high hopes about Henson and glad to see that perspective from a former teammate who has made it in the NFL at QB.

[Jimz31]

WOW, and I fully expected Brady to totally slam Henson. :p

[SuspectCorner]

that was a pretty funny thread.... just goes to show me - truth IS stranger than fiction...

[Common Sense]

That's a funny thread. I do remember reading that interview he's talking about, though, so it wouldn't be the first time Brady gave props to Henson like that.

[Oh_Canada]

Can we have Brady speak to our coach??

[Common Sense]

Did you watch the Thanksgiving game?

He'll get his shot once he's gotten better at blitz recognition and making audibles.

[Doomsday101]

Can we have Brady speak to our coach??

Parcells is going to bring him up slowly and there is nothing wrong with that approach especially when talking about a guy who has not played much over the last 3 years.

[diehard2294]

...I don't usually post topics from other boards, but this one was really interesting. If I'm violating forum rules, forgive me this once.

It comes from the Cowboy Update Board, (a/k/a The Silver Star Digest Board), and it involves a guy who recently did a photo shoot with Tom Brady. You can go over there and check it out yourself. It's pretty funny, some guy challenged the poster and called him a fraud and the poster provided proof of the photo shoot and really shoved it in the other poster's grill. Anyway, it certainly sounds like the poster is legit and Brady's comments are interesting, for what they're worth! Here it is, with the link if you want to see the entire thread...

http://mb2.scout.com/fcowboyupdatefrm10.showMessageRange?topicID=67923. topic&start=1&stop=20


Brady's take on Henson
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I just recently did a photoshoot with McNabb and Brady and I got a chance to talk to Brady one on one... I asked him what he really thought of Drew's potential as an NFL QB (honestly) and said that we (here in Dallas) are really banking on him as our QB of the the future. He said that he was a stud, and we had absolutely nothing to worry about as far as Henson goes... he said that he is one of the most talented QB's he's ever seen and that he will be a top tier QB in a few years. He went on and on about how smart of a player he is and how he will be dominate once he gets his feet wet. He said that the biggest hurdle for him (Brady) was getting used to the speed of the game and having to make decisions twice as fast as he did in college. Brady said once you get over that hump, everything starts to slow down and the decisions come natural. Now take this how you want to, but it was nice to hear him give props to Drew like that.hopefully BP will feel the same and have patience with him

[OLDSCHOOL]

hahahahah, that was a lovely post, just lovely. Now someone go over to Brady and get the real scoop.

I mean really, I'm with Jimz, what did you expect Brady to say. It is ture what he said about the speed of the game, that goes for every single QB that has ever played in the NFL.

We'll see, but I will not be anxiously waiting on the guy to catch up to speed.

[Phrozen Phil]

Tom Brady is a class act and you're not going to here him "slam" anyone, let alone a former teammate. Henson has the physical tools, but only time will tell if he has the intangibles that make for a great QB. :iggles:

[Portland Fanatic]

WOW, and I fully expected Brady to totally slam Henson. :p
What's with the Henson hate on all your threads???

[LaTunaNostra]

Yeah ok, Brady is going to be complimentary of any of the tight little circle of NFL QB colleagues, and especially one from his alma mater he knows well.

But gregarious as he is, Brady doesn't come across as all that prone to hyberbole. Maybe it's the Belichick influence, but he just doesn't GUSH.

I think Tom actually does believe Drew has enormous raw talent and franchise calibre potential. I've talked with several folks who follow Big Ten football avidly and feel the same based on how DH performed in college.

There is nothing transpired this year that makes me feel otherwise. It might not happen as fast as some of us more unrealistic types want, but I've lost no faith Henson is in the same eventual class as the younger Mannings, Roethlisbergers, and Palmers.

[Jimz31]

What's with the Henson hate on all your threads???

LOL, now, I hate Henson....One of the guys that was calling for him to play earlier in the season.

Where is my hate? You may interpret it as hate.

It's called keeping it real. It's called not getting sucked into believing that a guy that has been out of the game for 3+ years should even be CALLED the "franchise" guy just yet.

I hope he DOES pan out....it would mean that the QB search is OVER.

I'm replying in the most part to those that are full of Romo hate, for no good reason.

Saying that Brady wouldn't have slammed Henson is just a "duh", statement....some take it here to mean that he is more than just that.

[Portland Fanatic]

Yeah ok, Brady is going to be complimentary of any of the tight little circle of NFL QB colleagues, and especially one from his alma mater he knows well.

But gregarious as he is, Brady doesn't come across as all that prone to hyberbole. Maybe it's the Belichick influence, but he just doesn't GUSH.

I think Tom actually does believe Drew has enormous raw talent and franchise calibre potential. I've talked with several folks who follow Big Ten football avidly and feel the same based on how DH performed in college.

There is nothing transpired this year that makes me feel otherwise. It might not happen as fast as some of us more unrealistic types want, but I've lost no faith Henson is in the same eventual class as the younger Mannings, Roethlisbergers, and Palmers.
Why is it becoming so frustrating to have to see many posters continually defend talented players...you'd think that we would all be on the same boat and have high hopes for this kid and root for him and Romo...until they see the field for an extended amount of time to show otherwise. Crazy....

[Jimz31]

Why is it becoming so frustrating to have to see many posters continually defend talented players...you'd think that we would all be on the same boat and have high hopes for this kid and root for him and Romo...until they see the field for an extended amount of time to show otherwise. Crazy....

I agree....we should alljust want EITHER ONE of them to be starting as opposed to VT as we KNOW what we have in VT.

That's been my point ALL ALONG....ref. my thread about stopping with all of the Romo/Henson diatribe.

[Jersey]

I think what it comes down to is that Henson is not an "ingrediant" that Parcel's bought. Therefore, he has to play this game to satisfy his ego and let everyone know he's Mr. Football. Hopefully, he isn't stubborn enough to blow this opportunity. I know he may be rusty, but that drive against the Ravens displayed more talent than the combined works of all of our post Aikman QB's.

[Portland Fanatic]

LOL, now, I hate Henson....One of the guys that was calling for him to play earlier in the season.

Where is my hate? You may interpret it as hate.

It's called keeping it real. It's called not getting sucked into believing that a guy that has been out of the game for 3+ years should even be CALLED the "franchise" guy just yet.

I hope he DOES pan out....it would mean that the QB search is OVER.

I'm replying in the most part to those that are full of Romo hate, for no good reason.

Saying that Brady wouldn't have slammed Henson is just a "duh", statement....some take it here to mean that he is more than just that.
Unbelievable...why not start cheering for both Henson and Romo when they see the field? I personally think Henson in the long run...and most likely not until end of 2005 or maybe even 2006...will be the guy that can lead this team. That's my personaly opinion of him...you may have another one, but just surpised you will not give a guy a chance...if on the flip side Romo is that guy...then go Tony...I got your back. I just want a young prospect so we can stop changing each year...

[Portland Fanatic]

I agree....we should alljust want EITHER ONE of them to be starting as opposed to VT as we KNOW what we have in VT.

That's been my point ALL ALONG....ref. my thread about stopping with all of the Romo/Henson diatribe.
OK...I see where you are coming from now...disregard my previous post. Glad to know you are willing to support whom ever steps up and hoping it's one of these kids...I'm tired of waiting for the next Troy....

[Jimz31]

Unbelievable...why not start cheering for both Henson and Romo when they see the field? I personally think Henson in the long run...and most likely not until end of 2005 or maybe even 2006...will be the guy that can lead this team. That's my personaly opinion of him...you may have another one, but just surpised you will not give a guy a chance...if on the flip side Romo is that guy...then go Tony...I got your back. I just want a young prospect so we can stop changing each year...

I DO cheer for whoever will be starting. Again, where was this post when I was calling for Henson and not Romo earlier in the season?

Have you just not been on this board until recently or have you not been reading threads by me or something?

I've never been convinced of Henson.....possibly even less so of Romo. But I'm NOT gonna come on here and act like he is the next best thing. I'm dealing in reality here, which is why I hate these "ifs" and "woulda, coulda, shoulda's".

[Jimz31]

OK...I see where you are coming from now...disregard my previous post. Glad to know you are willing to support whom ever steps up and hoping it's one of these kids...I'm tired of waiting for the next Troy....

OK.

I think we are all just sick and tired of waiting for the next Aikman. We've been spoiled for so long that it seems like we may never get another top QB.

I still say that we would be further along had Henson/Romo been starting since week 7 or 8.....if not earlier.

[LaTunaNostra]

Why is it becoming so frustrating to have to see many posters continually defend talented players...you'd think that we would all be on the same boat and have high hopes for this kid and root for him and Romo...until they see the field for an extended amount of time to show otherwise. Crazy....
I dunno, I can only speak for myself.

My oldest brother is my football guru and he is no more infallible than any other fan ;) but I trust his takes immensely. He is a Jints fan and not an impatient type. He can sit and watch a young QB and pick apart what he did right and wrong, and even make suggestions on how to fix it, or a prognosis on how long it can be expected to continue. Nothing but a life of football fandom and nothing more than highschool level playing himself, but he's sharp.

He's also a major Big Ten fan and from the start I've taken solace in his takes on Drew, which were extremely impressed with poise/leadership, range of passes, game management, playmaking ability. He feels if Drew's not mismanaged he will make Jint fans cry knowing what the cost was of drafting Eli compared to what it took to get Drew. He thinks the Jints, in their circumstances, had much more allowance to play the more NFL ready Eli than the Boys did the not yet ready Drew. But that we'll be watching both guys tear up the NFC East for years to come.

My own opinion is DH reminds me of a young Elway type. I'm not predicting the HOF for him but Hutch and Q were not moved out of the way for Vinny Testaverde. Drew is more of a "project" than I unrealistically imagined he was, but sitting for a year is NOTHING much more prepared QBs have done, be they Culpepper, Pennington, or Palmer. BIG DEAL.

To toss him on the slag heap because a guy not even expected to play this year, actually didn't play, well, I haven'r crossed that line yet. LOL Also not willing to say like Terry Bradshaw did that based on a practice Drew is not the future, or that Tony starting vs the Skins means he IS the future.

[Portland Fanatic]

OK.

I think we are all just sick and tired of waiting for the next Aikman. We've been spoiled for so long that it seems like we may never get another top QB.

I still say that we would be further along had Henson/Romo been starting since week 7 or 8.....if not earlier.
Now that we are on the same page with...I've had many threads titled something to the effect Start Henson now!!! for the last month...

I'll take Romo tooo...anyone not named Vinny!:)

[Portland Fanatic]

I dunno, I can only speak for myself.

My oldest brother is my football guru and he is no more infallible than any other fan ;) but I trust his takes immensely. He is a Jints fan and not an impatient type. He can sit and watch a young QB and pick apart what he did right and wrong, and even make suggestions on how to fix it, or a prognosis on how long it can be expected to continue. Nothing but a life of football fandom and nothing more than highschool level playing himself, but he's sharp.

He's also a major Big Ten fan and from the start I've taken solace in his takes on Drew, which were extremely impressed with poise/leadership, range of passes, game management, playmaking ability. He feels if Drew's not mismanaged he will make Jint fans cry knowing what the cost was of drafting Eli compared to what it took to get Drew. He thinks the Jints, in their circumstances, had much more allowance to play the more NFL ready Eli than the Boys did the not yet ready Drew. But that we'll be watching both guys tear up the NFC East for years to come.

My own opinion is DH reminds me of a young Elway type. I'm not predicting the HOF for him but Hutch and Q were not moved out of the way for Vinny Testaverde. Drew is more of a "project" than I unrealistically imagined he was, but sitting for a year is NOTHING much more prepared QBs have done, be they Culpepper, Pennington, or Palmer. BIG DEAL.

To toss him on the slag heap because a guy not even expected to play this year, actually didn't play, well, I haven'r crossed that line yet. LOL Also not willing to say like Terry Bradshaw did that based on a practice Drew is not the future, or that Tony starting vs the Skins means he IS the future.
I go to church with a guy that went to Mich the same time Drew was there...he went to every football game and is a huge football and basketball homer. I asked him a few months back if he thought Drew was the real deal and how he compared to Brady...he flat out said Drew was better with loads of NFL potential. Of course this is his opinion...considering he'd seen both in action and did not miss any home games I consider it a serious compliment about Drew...this is one of the huge reason's I'm high on Drew...that and I want a REAL QB...please Santa!

[Chuck 54]

notice he said "a few years"....Henson, if he makes it to that illustrious position Brady describes, will not be there anytime soon....we still need a starting QB for the next year or two simply because Henson probably couldn't catch up with college ball right now after being out of football for so long....and yes, that was hyperbole.

[Portland Fanatic]

notice he said "a few years"....Henson, if he makes it to that illustrious position Brady describes, will not be there anytime soon....we still need a starting QB for the next year or two simply because Henson probably couldn't catch up with college ball right now after being out of football for so long....and yes, that was hyperbole.
I think he's absolutely right it will take until end of 2005 or 2006 before Drew starts to click IMO...that's why Vinny as a one year stop gap was a huge mistake!

[Oh_Canada]

Did you watch the Thanksgiving game?

He'll get his shot once he's gotten better at blitz recognition and making audibles.


Did you see Sunday's game against the "Aints"????

Vinny apparently hasn't mastered the art of throwing to players wearing the same jersey....yet he still keeps on finding the field somehow.

[RCowboyFan]

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Brady's take on Henson
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I just recently did a photoshoot with McNabb and Brady and I got a chance to talk to Brady one on one... I asked him what he really thought of Drew's potential as an NFL QB (honestly) and said that we (here in Dallas) are really banking on him as our QB of the the future. He said that he was a stud, and we had absolutely nothing to worry about as far as Henson goes... he said that he is one of the most talented QB's he's ever seen and that he will be a top tier QB in a few years. He went on and on about how smart of a player he is and how he will be dominate once he gets his feet wet. He said that the biggest hurdle for him (Brady) was getting used to the speed of the game and having to make decisions twice as fast as he did in college. Brady said once you get over that hump, everything starts to slow down and the decisions come natural. Now take this how you want to, but it was nice to hear him give props to Drew like that.

Forget Brady, maybe you can say he is trying to say great things about his Buddy. But people are forgetting what Ron Wolf himself said about Drew Henson after seeing him in TC.

Especially since Ron wasn't a guy who was enormoured with Henson when he played michigan according to him. So for Ron to rave about Henson, he had to show something in practice or during TC to believe he will be a real good one.

Obviously we fans want to overreact and media would like us to overreact for their sales etc., if Henson is that good he will eventually show himself so. But right now, I do see that he needs some more refinement or playing time before all the rust is gone. Somehow I dont think he will be sent to NFLE, although I think it would good for him.

And as a Fan of Michigan, I for one, will not believe Henson is not real deal till he proves that. Since I saw too much of Henson in michigan to believe that he wont a good player in NFL.

[Nors]

Ex teamate , he's not going to rip him. Fact is Brady always beat him out and was the starter...........

[Hostile]

I dunno, I can only speak for myself.

My oldest brother is my football guru and he is no more infallible than any other fan ;) but I trust his takes immensely. He is a Jints fan and not an impatient type. He can sit and watch a young QB and pick apart what he did right and wrong, and even make suggestions on how to fix it, or a prognosis on how long it can be expected to continue. Nothing but a life of football fandom and nothing more than highschool level playing himself, but he's sharp.

He's also a major Big Ten fan and from the start I've taken solace in his takes on Drew, which were extremely impressed with poise/leadership, range of passes, game management, playmaking ability. He feels if Drew's not mismanaged he will make Jint fans cry knowing what the cost was of drafting Eli compared to what it took to get Drew. He thinks the Jints, in their circumstances, had much more allowance to play the more NFL ready Eli than the Boys did the not yet ready Drew. But that we'll be watching both guys tear up the NFC East for years to come.

My own opinion is DH reminds me of a young Elway type. I'm not predicting the HOF for him but Hutch and Q were not moved out of the way for Vinny Testaverde. Drew is more of a "project" than I unrealistically imagined he was, but sitting for a year is NOTHING much more prepared QBs have done, be they Culpepper, Pennington, or Palmer. BIG DEAL.

To toss him on the slag heap because a guy not even expected to play this year, actually didn't play, well, I haven'r crossed that line yet. LOL Also not willing to say like Terry Bradshaw did that based on a practice Drew is not the future, or that Tony starting vs the Skins means he IS the future.Outstanding post.

[Everlastingxxx]

Outstanding post.

Yes i agree. One day Henson will make Madden look like the dumba** he really is. In time he could be the one.

[starfrombirth]

Ex teamate , he's not going to rip him. Fact is Brady always beat him out and was the starter...........


Um he didn't always beat him out and he was a senior when Drew came to Michigan. He better win the starting job most of the time or something is truly wrong. :eek: