Testaverde signs with Patriots

[Dale]

Breaking news, I believe...

[joseephuss]

Yep, it just broke my sternum laughing so hard. I guess the Bill's really are the same guy.

[cowboyblue31]

i bet Brady is going to be looking over his shoulder now.... :)

[CrazyCowboy]

Breaking news, I believe...

Nice find Dale, oh yea, you have all the resources......:D

[joseephuss]

Old QB with new turf.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2661830

Patriots rip out grass at Gillette, installing FieldTurf

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Growing a green, healthy lawn can exasperate even the most dedicated homeowner. But the New England Patriots have apparently given up on keeping their back yard looking good and opted for a permanent solution.

After their newly-sodded field was turned to muck on Sunday during the Patriots' 17-14 loss to the New York Jets, the Patriots decided to pull up the grass once and for all and install a FieldTurf surface. The change was first reported by Patriots Football Weekly on Tuesday.

Work crews bulldozed what was left of Gillette Stadium's natural grass on Tuesday and the new surface will be ready for the team's next home game Nov. 26 against the Chicago Bears.

The playing conditions at Gillette Stadium have previously been criticized and the team has resurfaced the field several times -- sometimes at the behest of the NFL. In 2003, the NFL ordered the Patriots to re-sod the field before a playoff game against the Tennessee Titans.

The Boston Globe reported Tuesday that the NFL's competition committee had recommended against allowing teams to change playing surfaces during the season, but that recommendation was never made league policy. The team's president, Jonathan Kraft, told 890 ESPN Radio in Boston that no such rule exists.

[joseephuss]

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9803140

Testaverde back with Belichick, to join Pats

(Nov. 14, 2006) -- Bill Belichick and Vinny Testaverde are being reunited for the third time in their career in their third different city together.

They worked together in Cleveland from 1993-'95, again in New York with the Jets from 1998-'99, and now in New England.

With the roster spot created when New England placed offensive lineman Billy Yates on injured reserve, the Patriots signed Testaverde, who turned 43 on Monday. Testaverde will be at practice Wednesday and in uniform for Sunday's game.

Up until now the Patriots had been carrying two quarterbacks on their roster, Tom Brady and Matt Cassel. Last year they carried three with the veteran Doug Flutie. Nothing is thought to be wrong with Brady or Cassel, so all kinds of theories will exist as to why Belichick signed Testaverde now. But the two have always been close; Belichick once benched the popular starting quarterback Bernie Kosar in Cleveland in favor of Testaverde.

This time, maybe Belichick wanted sideline help, maybe he wanted to give Testaverde one more chance at a playoff run and ring, and maybe he just thinks Testaverde's presence will be a bonus for the Patriots.

But slowly, this is turning into the year of the geriatric comeback. Earlier this season, the Atlanta Falcons brought back 46-year-old kicker Morten Andersen, and now Testaverde has made his way back into the league.

[Hostile]

Breaking news, I believe...I just gotta :dance2: :dance: :fogeys: :dance3: :mchammer: :spidey:

I am so happy that 400 pounds squating dinosaur cannot be brought back here for any reason.

Hey Patriots fans, enjoy the Church of Vinny guys. Tell The Major I said hello.

[dbair1967]

wow...another team that chose somebody else over the Q-Bonger...

how can this be?

David

[windward]

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9803140

Testaverde back with Belichick, to join Pats

(Nov. 14, 2006) -- Bill Belichick and Vinny Testaverde are being reunited for the third time in their career in their third different city together.

They worked together in Cleveland from 1993-'95, again in New York with the Jets from 1998-'99, and now in New England.

With the roster spot created when New England placed offensive lineman Billy Yates on injured reserve, the Patriots signed Testaverde, who turned 43 on Monday. Testaverde will be at practice Wednesday and in uniform for Sunday's game.

Up until now the Patriots had been carrying two quarterbacks on their roster, Tom Brady and Matt Cassel. Last year they carried three with the veteran Doug Flutie. Nothing is thought to be wrong with Brady or Cassel, so all kinds of theories will exist as to why Belichick signed Testaverde now. But the two have always been close; Belichick once benched the popular starting quarterback Bernie Kosar in Cleveland in favor of Testaverde.

This time, maybe Belichick wanted sideline help, maybe he wanted to give Testaverde one more chance at a playoff run and ring, and maybe he just thinks Testaverde's presence will be a bonus for the Patriots.

But slowly, this is turning into the year of the geriatric comeback. Earlier this season, the Atlanta Falcons brought back 46-year-old kicker Morten Andersen, and now Testaverde has made his way back into the league.
reunited and it feels so good....

seriously though, I'm not surprised. They had Doug Flutie last year. Maybe Vinny can teach Matt Cassel a thing or two.

[joseephuss]

wow...another team that chose somebody else over the Q-Bonger...

how can this be?

David

Conspiracy? Collusion? Carter? Cannibus!

[big dog cowboy]

I'm thrilled wiht this news. That means there isn no chance of us signing him....THANK GOD!!!!!!!

[joseephuss]

reunited and it feels so good....

seriously though, I'm not surprised. They had Doug Flutie last year. Maybe Vinny can teach Matt Cassel a thing or two.

But Doug could hit a drop kick.

[SupermanXx]

Thank God... let that ancient relic be someone else's problem and not ours

happy 43 Vinny.... interceptions, that is

[fjones]

Perhaps... Its so Vinny can teach good prep skills to Cassel's like he did Romo? Who knows...

[Big Dakota]

If Vinny were a tree....



http://sonic.net/bristlecone/images/ghost.jpg

[joseephuss]

I get it now. This has to be a move to get Vinny the record instead of Favre.

Most passes had intercepted career
George Blanda 277
John Hadl 268
Fran Tarkenton 266
Brett Favre 262
Vinny Testaverde 261

[MONT17]

once again this shows why the Pats won 3 of 4 Super Bowls....


Adam Vineteri!!!

[LaTunaNostra]

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Hey Patriots fans, enjoy the Church of Vinny guys. Tell The Major I said hello.

Too funny.

But not as funny as the reaction up here when for the first time in an elephant's memory, the Pats lost two consecutive games. There's a whole generation now of 'spoiled' fans. sigh.

I kid you not, I heard on local sports radio from an irate fan that if Tom doesn't get his act together, he should be benched for Vinnie T.

I did NOT hear the word 'press' connected to bench, so I am sure I heard right.

And of course, it's been 'bring flutie' back in some quarters since the Pats-Indy loss. Bledsoe's return has also been mentioned, with some lamenting of the passed trade deadline.

Just goes to show..tho winning does NOT increase a fanbases' collective IQ, losing rapidly saps it.

[windward]

Too funny.

But not as funny as the reaction up here when for the first time in an elephant's memory, the Pats lost two consecutive games. There's a whole generation now of 'spoiled' fans. sigh.

I kid you not, I heard on local sports radio from an irate an that if Tom doesn't get his act together, he should be benched for Vinnie T.

I did NOT hear the word 'press' connected to bench, so I am sure I heard right.

And of course, it's been 'bring flutie' back in some quarters since the Pats-Indy loss. Bledsoe's return has also been mentioned, with some lamenting of the passed trade deadline.

Just goes to show..tho winning does NOT increase a fanbases' collective IQ, losing rapidly saps it.
wow. That's just mindblowing. I love Vinny as much as anyone, but for some Pats fans to suggest he's anything other catastrophic insurance is ridiculous.

Or maybe it's the average casual sports fan mentality. Heck even we have the occasional "bench Roy, start Abram Elam" posts every now and then.

[Hostile]

Too funny.

But not as funny as the reaction up here when for the first time in an elephant's memory, the Pats lost two consecutive games. There's a whole generation now of 'spoiled' fans. sigh.

I kid you not, I heard on local sports radio from an irate fan that if Tom doesn't get his act together, he should be benched for Vinnie T.

I did NOT hear the word 'press' connected to bench, so I am sure I heard right.

And of course, it's been 'bring flutie' back in some quarters since the Pats-Indy loss. Bledsoe's return has also been mentioned, with some lamenting of the passed trade deadline.

Just goes to show..tho winning does NOT increase a fanbases' collective IQ, losing rapidly saps it.Anyone who thinks Tom Brady ought to sit in favor of Vinny is certifiably insane.

Unreal. :eek:

[The Fonz]

If Vinny were a tree....



http://sonic.net/bristlecone/images/ghost.jpg

You saying Vinny is an old geezer?
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8048/vinnygeezerzk6.jpg

[StevenOtero]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/cowboyszone/dance_old.gif

[Cbz40]

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have just been bumped to the top of many short list. :D

It's great to know my biggest rival is outta my way. LUV IT.:) :) :) :D

[Tuna Helper]

This move makes about as much sense as the Pats signing Junior Seau. Are the Pats now providing an old folks home for vets who should be retired?

Why would the Pats fill a roster spot that was occupied by a now injured o-lineman with a 43 year old QB? I smell a rat!

I don't care what the media has to say, there has to be something up with Brady to force the Pats to make this move. He has had some very subpar games lately, and is not playing like his normal self.

Is there a chance that Brady is injured (but not reported) and may not be able to play out the season?

[Jarv]

He signed him because he knows BP will tarde a 2nd for Vinny next Spring.

[Kilyin]

So you guys feel good knowing we're one injury away from Bledsoe being back on the field? I sure as hell don't. I would take ole Testaverde as a backup over Bledsoe. That's not saying much, except how little I think of Bledsoe.

[jem88]

I'm happy for Vinny. He's never struck me as being anything other than a good guy/team player. As a backup it makes some sense, given that he'll provide useful sideline advice and has enough big-game experience to step in in a pinch. Like someone else mentioned, I'd actually prefer him to Bledsoe (as a backup), given that VT appears to be comfortable with the backup role and actually has some mobility.

[Tuna Helper]

So you guys feel good knowing we're one injury away from Bledsoe being back on the field? I sure as hell don't. I would take ole Testaverde as a backup over Bledsoe. That's not saying much, except how little I think of Bledsoe.

My point was that the timing of this move makes no sense from the Pats perspective. Brady suddenly plays poorly, and now they sign a 43 year old QB as an insurance policy?

Remember, he is taking the roster spot of an injured o-lineman. Why not fill the void with more o-line insurance?

I stand firm that I smell a rat! There must be something wrong with Brady to force the Pats hand in paying a 43 year old QB.

[Hostile]

So you guys feel good knowing we're one injury away from Bledsoe being back on the field? I sure as hell don't. I would take ole Testaverde as a backup over Bledsoe. That's not saying much, except how little I think of Bledsoe.Whew, not me. Not crazy about either, but I prefer Bledsoe.

[ghst187]

apparently the Patriots felt that Brady wasn't throwing enough INTs and they needed to pad their INT stats

[Tuna Helper]

apparently the Patriots felt that Brady wasn't throwing enough INTs and they needed to pad their INT stats

:laugh2:

Signing "Interceptaverde" is definitely the way to do it. Hey, I hear that QC is doing good in rehab. He can certainly take the place of a punter.

[ghst187]

apparently the Patriots felt that Brady wasn't throwing enough INTs and they needed to pad their INT stats

[Tuna Helper]

apparently the Patriots felt that Brady wasn't throwing enough INTs and they needed to pad their INT stats

Cool. I must be psychic. I predicted your post before you posted it. :cool:

[TruBlueCowboy]

Always felt Vinny got a raw deal from the fans because they wanted to see Drew "Golden Boy" Henson out on the field. If father time hadn't caught up to Testaverde, he would have been a better QB than Bledsoe. A lot of those interceptions were head scratchers. That Cleveland game for example, we were already well in the lead, I think he just took the liberty of assuming he had the same age and arm as he did that All Pro year with the Jets under the Tuna. He just didn't realize the limitations of his arm and age. But I always thought he was a smarter QB than Bledsoe, cooler under pressure, more versatile, spread the ball out better (especially to tight ends and backs), and I wish we could have had him at the same age he was when he signed with the Jets.

[Tuna Helper]

Always felt Vinny got a raw deal from the fans because they wanted to see Drew "Golden Boy" Henson out on the field. If father time hadn't caught up to Testaverde, he would have been a better QB than Bledsoe. A lot of those interceptions were head scratchers. That Cleveland game for example, we were already well in the lead, I think he just took the liberty of assuming he had the same age and arm as he did that All Pro year with the Jets under the Tuna. He just didn't realize the limitations of his arm and age. But I always thought he was a smarter QB than Bledsoe, cooler under pressure, more versatile, spread the ball out better (especially to tight ends and backs), and I wish we could have had him at the same age he was when he signed with the Jets.


I agree with most all of your points, but I have always questioned Vinnie's intelligence. I think Bledsoe has physical limitations, but is smarter than Vinnie...which isn't really saying much.

[Bob Sacamano]

Yep, it just broke my sternum laughing so hard. I guess the Bill's really are the same guy.

:lmao2:

and mine as well reading this

[DeathToTheSkinS]

wow...another team that chose somebody else over the Q-Bonger...

how can this be?

David

Where is he neway? still in CFL is he? o yea and derek ross to the guy who had 5 INTs for us that one yr

[LaTunaNostra]

!

I don't care what the media has to say, there has to be something up with Brady to force the Pats to make this move. He has had some very subpar games lately, and is not playing like his normal self.

Is there a chance that Brady is injured (but not reported) and may not be able to play out the season?

He's been on the probable list or the questionable for two weeks, I heard. An arm strain or sprain?

Thing is with Mumbles is he plays so fast and loose with the injury list no one knows who is really injured, who exaggerated, whose injury is mimimized, and who was just put there to play head games. When Polian responded a few weeks back by listing 32 Colts as injured, the nonsense seemed to have reached its peak. But Brady has been banged up.

My guess is some of his recent play can be attributed to it, and no one wants to rely on Matt Cassell, who Pete Carroll sold Mumbles as the next Tom Brady.

The next Marcia Brady is more what he's looked like.

If Tom has a sprain that must heal thru a weeks's rest down the line, the Pats are better off with VT.

[cowboyeric8]

I don't know why I found this funny, but I mean really, does this guy not retire?

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NE/9803205

[Tuna Helper]

repost

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70643

[SupermanXx]

http://www.chrisabraham.com/orly-thumb.jpg

[SupermanXx]

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4636/owlorry6oe.jpg

[the kid 05]

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4636/owlorry6oe.jpg

haha, stupid owl

[CrazyCowboy]

Vinny loves football and stays in better shape then most active players.

[SupermanXx]

Vinny loves football and stays in better shape then most active players.



yeah, that "shape" of his sure helps him throw those laser interceptions and move like mud in the pocket

oh, but "lookit", he can squat 600 pounds maaaan!

[Maikeru-sama]

wow...another team that chose somebody else over the Q-Bonger...

how can this be?

David

And Henson and and Hutchinson...

- Mike G.

[GTiRacer06]

cassell is better than vinny

cassell was the guy in college who backed up both palmer and leinart at usc...and now brady in nfl...hes had no real chance to shine and hes looked good in preseason.