I was a huge Bledsoe fan. Him and Parcells brought instant credibility to a woeful franchise. Along with ownership of course. He was a very important part of Patriots history. He’ll always be a sentimental favorite for me.
Not to mention that he helped NE win the 2001 AFC Champoinship at (strongly favored) Pittsburg. Brady got injured, but Bledsoe stepped up big time in a big game. Very classy guy to boot.....
Glad Bledsoe did get a super bowl ring. He played a part in them even getting there when he replaced injured Tom Brady in the AFC championship game, so he very much earned it. Always seems like a pretty stand up guy and always an interesting story to tell.
All Pats fans should appreciate him for being a part of making the Patriots a legitimate franchise, and also how he acted the year he got hurt and Brady took over. If someone like Aaron Rodgers was in that situation...?
@@anthonylong5870 Stats don't mean everything. He choked in the biggest moments, through terrible picks. People talk about how he rescued the Pats in the 2001 AFC Championship game. He threw one in the AFC Championship game into Joey Porter's hands, and he dropped it. There are countless other issues. I love Drew as a person, as a QB, not so much. Belichick thought the same as me, it's why he traded him to a division rival!
I think after the rumors about Parcels moving to the Jets, the NFL made rules about interviewing coaches and news blackouts during the Super Bowl weeks.
Parcells telling you to “throw it, throw it, throw it” was called great coaching. Considering you use to “pat it and hold it, pat it and hold it, and pat it and hold it”. 😂😂
Bledsoe's story about Parcells barking at him to throw sooner shows the Coach's brilliance in a subtle way. When Brady took over after Bledsoe's injury, the HUGE difference, the defining difference was how much faster Brady made his decisions and got rid of the ball. Bledsoe was a fantastic QB; but TB is the GOAT.
I have watched Drew play since his high school days. I am a huge fan of his. That being said the difference between Drew and Tom was exactly that. Tom’s anticipation and execution was superb and he was always quicker with his release. Drew was much more talented physically and had the same leadership presence as Tom on the field and in the locker room. A subtle but huge factor.
Well, I agree with you about how Brady was quicker getting rid of the ball. It was noticeable. If Drew had a fault, it was that sometimes he let the perfect be the enemy of the good, looking for a longer pass downfield, instead of the shorter pass, requiring him to hold onto the ball longer, and often getting sacked. But, it’s important to remember this, if it wasn’t for Drew Bledsoe and Bill Parcells, the Patriots might be playing somewhere else, instead of staying in New England. The team owner at that time, James Busch Orthwein, wasn’t a New Englander, and wanted to move the team to St. Louis. Fortunately, Robert Kraft owned the stadium and parking lots, and the lease was unbreakable, which was how Kraft was able to buy the team. But it was Orthwein who, in 1993, hired Bill Parcells and drafted Drew Bledsoe, which immediately turned the team around, with sold out games, and excitement for the future of the Patriots, who had been a laughingstock in the NFL up to that point, with a few great seasons sprinkled here and there. Robert Kraft bought the team a year later, in 1994. I’d also add that when Brady got hurt in the 2001 AFC Championship game, it was Drew Bledsoe that came into the game, and led the team to a win, sending the team to the Super Bowl.
Bill Parcells knew an NFL QB has about 2.5 seconds to throw the ball. After that the pressure from the defense starts forcing the issue. The QB better have a good idea where he is throwing the ball from the pre-snap read. If he doesn’t he’s already in trouble. Post snap he has about a second or two to figure out the post snap delta. Throw, throw, throw was making Bledsoe’s internal clock automatic. And if Bledsoe wanted to get the ball out when Bill wanted he better be quick in reading the defense. Great coaching.
Drew bledsoe, curtis martin, big ben coats, terry glenn, shawn jefferson, bruce armstrong. Troy brown before his prime 97 patriots offense was stacked.
Parcells leaving the Patriots should not have been leaked prior to S.B. XXXI. The team (or the fans for that matter), did not need such a distraction at that time. On the other hand, we got to laugh at Bill Parcells four years later, following the Pete Carroll experiment.
Dolphins fan here...I am still of the opinion that had he not injured himself and let Brady get on the field that we may be talking about Drew as one of the greatest ever with multiple SB wins. He really did have the total package.
??? No he didn’t. I a huge Bledsoe fan and even bigger WSU Cougars fan and even I know that’s untrue. He threw costly interceptions at the worst times and couldn’t process nearly as fast as Brady.
You're letting nostalgia cloud you or you were just too young to see Bledsoe in real time. Drew was not one of the elite greats at the time when he was a starter in New England and going into 2001 its not like there were signs that the best was yet to come. The 2000 Pats went 5-11 and its not like he got the eventual 2001 championship team off to a hot start.
If my memory is correct, Bledsoe‘s best year was Pete Carroll‘s first year. He had all the discipline that Parcells instilled in him, but was more relaxed under Carroll.
idk about that. Drew's best years both statistically and in the standings were 1996 and 1994. His 3rd best year was probably his last Pro Bowl nod in 2002 with Buffalo. 1997 was very close to 1996, but '96 had a Super Bowl berth. You could argue '97 was his 2nd best year but 1994 and 2002 are right there.
Not only did Parcells leave the game early, but he couldn't lower himself to take the team plane back with the players; he had reserved his own private plane. Still; he was completely responsible for bringing the franchise respectability. from doormat status.
Drew was part of turning NE around when he was drafted in 93. The key was Parcells, period. He put together a tough defensive unit and solid O-line. Drew had the arm but too often forced the ball not picking up the coverage. Brady excelled at reading coverage. Still appreciate Drew's contribution in turning the team around but by the 01 season and infamous Mo Lewis hit, NE was flat and Drew was lackluster. Brady was the spark that ignited all the winning. I always liked Drew as a person but as a QB it had run its course.
There should be a Rule that Coaches leaving a team during the playoffs or championship - Not Announced Larry Brown Detroit Pistons Bill Parcels. NE Patriots Dick Vermeil Rams Etc…
In Vermeil's case, he was actually retiring, not taking another job somewhere else. That's a bit different, and might give his team more motivation to win.
Nope. Favre was on fire, then. Because of some of the ridiculous interceptions, people forget that Favre had the best 3 year stretch of any QB in history. Plus, trying to block Reggie one on one was really dumb.
Drew, when Parcells yelled Throw It multiple times, you should have turned around threw it and hit him in the Ding-Ding !! That would have shut him up!!
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Bledsoe was great in the Brady roast.
I was a huge Bledsoe fan. Him and Parcells brought instant credibility to a woeful franchise. Along with ownership of course. He was a very important part of Patriots history. He’ll always be a sentimental favorite for me.
If he could've just been slightly aware of the incoming rush and taken like a couple steps here and there in the pocket, that would've been great.
Not to mention that he helped NE win the 2001 AFC Champoinship at (strongly favored) Pittsburg. Brady got injured, but Bledsoe stepped up big time in a big game. Very classy guy to boot.....
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Glad Bledsoe did get a super bowl ring. He played a part in them even getting there when he replaced injured Tom Brady in the AFC championship game, so he very much earned it. Always seems like a pretty stand up guy and always an interesting story to tell.
Everyone forgets about him coming to the rescue in that game. Tom didn't lead them to a single point that day.
This man is the epitome of sportsmanship
He’s a class act. Respect
“Just for the wings, of course…” 😍
Bledsoe and Parcells built the Patriots foundation
Bledsoe - an all-time great Patriot.
Im still a big Bledsoe fan. The guy was incredible, he would throw missles downfield
All Pats fans should appreciate him for being a part of making the Patriots a legitimate franchise, and also how he acted the year he got hurt and Brady took over.
If someone like Aaron Rodgers was in that situation...?
@@harborwolf22problem is most pats fans weren't there when Bledsoe was around. You and I were
Drew is a great person, quarterback, not so much.
@@tomtalley2192 You might want to go check his stats.....He was a great QB
@@anthonylong5870 Stats don't mean everything. He choked in the biggest moments, through terrible picks. People talk about how he rescued the Pats in the 2001 AFC Championship game. He threw one in the AFC Championship game into Joey Porter's hands, and he dropped it. There are countless other issues. I love Drew as a person, as a QB, not so much. Belichick thought the same as me, it's why he traded him to a division rival!
The laugh about hooters 😅😅😅😅
It wasn’t that funny
@brianbrosnan637 sure it was
Pats have been blessed with great quarterbacks over the years and Bledsoe was one of them.
good, not great, truly great for many reasons but not qb play
I think after the rumors about Parcels moving to the Jets, the NFL made rules about interviewing coaches and news blackouts during the Super Bowl weeks.
He is such a good sport, partaking is the Brady roast & retirement events
He had four great attributes:
1) Tall
2) Strong Arm
3) Tall
4) Strong Arm
Drew Bledsoe is still my favorite quarterback
He put the Patriots on the map...he made them a respectable franchise.
@@privatepenguin3137he’s like what Hasselbeck was to Seattle.
Mine too
Parcells telling you to “throw it, throw it, throw it” was called great coaching. Considering you use to “pat it and hold it, pat it and hold it, and pat it and hold it”. 😂😂
3:15 such a goodpoint love the 97 patriots.
humble guy, get what its all about at the end o f the day
I loved this guy when I was a kid
Bledsoe's story about Parcells barking at him to throw sooner shows the Coach's brilliance in a subtle way. When Brady took over after Bledsoe's injury, the HUGE difference, the defining difference was how much faster Brady made his decisions and got rid of the ball. Bledsoe was a fantastic QB; but TB is the GOAT.
I have watched Drew play since his high school days. I am a huge fan of his. That being said the difference between Drew and Tom was exactly that. Tom’s anticipation and execution was superb and he was always quicker with his release.
Drew was much more talented physically and had the same leadership presence as Tom on the field and in the locker room.
A subtle but huge factor.
We’ll said
AFC and afc east was whole different place in the 90’s
Well, I agree with you about how Brady was quicker getting rid of the ball. It was noticeable. If Drew had a fault, it was that sometimes he let the perfect be the enemy of the good, looking for a longer pass downfield, instead of the shorter pass, requiring him to hold onto the ball longer, and often getting sacked.
But, it’s important to remember this, if it wasn’t for Drew Bledsoe and Bill Parcells, the Patriots might be playing somewhere else, instead of staying in New England. The team owner at that time, James Busch Orthwein, wasn’t a New Englander, and wanted to move the team to St. Louis. Fortunately, Robert Kraft owned the stadium and parking lots, and the lease was unbreakable, which was how Kraft was able to buy the team.
But it was Orthwein who, in 1993, hired Bill Parcells and drafted Drew Bledsoe, which immediately turned the team around, with sold out games, and excitement for the future of the Patriots, who had been a laughingstock in the NFL up to that point, with a few great seasons sprinkled here and there. Robert Kraft bought the team a year later, in 1994.
I’d also add that when Brady got hurt in the 2001 AFC Championship game, it was Drew Bledsoe that came into the game, and led the team to a win, sending the team to the Super Bowl.
Bill Parcells knew an NFL QB has about 2.5 seconds to throw the ball. After that the pressure from the defense starts forcing the issue. The QB better have a good idea where he is throwing the ball from the pre-snap read. If he doesn’t he’s already in trouble. Post snap he has about a second or two to figure out the post snap delta. Throw, throw, throw was making Bledsoe’s internal clock automatic. And if Bledsoe wanted to get the ball out when Bill wanted he better be quick in reading the defense. Great coaching.
Bledsoe’s the man
I am a big Drew fan, great QB and a class guy.
Awesome, funny conversation.
Love Bledsoe man
Awesome QB one of the Best I remember the game him and Marino were going at it 🤙🏼
Drew bledsoe, curtis martin, big ben coats, terry glenn, shawn jefferson, bruce armstrong. Troy brown before his prime 97 patriots offense was stacked.
Parcells leaving the Patriots should not have been leaked prior to S.B. XXXI.
The team (or the fans for that matter), did not need such a distraction at that time.
On the other hand, we got to laugh at Bill Parcells four years later, following the Pete Carroll experiment.
Agreed
Parcells wanted it leaked.
With Brady retirement Bledsoe is making his comeback 😂😂😂
Peerless Price and Eric Moulds both caught over 100 passes from Drew in Buffalo
Dolphins fan here...I am still of the opinion that had he not injured himself and let Brady get on the field that we may be talking about Drew as one of the greatest ever with multiple SB wins. He really did have the total package.
??? No he didn’t. I a huge Bledsoe fan and even bigger WSU Cougars fan and even I know that’s untrue. He threw costly interceptions at the worst times and couldn’t process nearly as fast as Brady.
Great arm, but poor pocket presence.
The biggest change I remember when Brady took over was going from sacks to first downs on key third downs.
I love Drew, but there is no chance that was going to happen. Zero.
You're letting nostalgia cloud you or you were just too young to see Bledsoe in real time. Drew was not one of the elite greats at the time when he was a starter in New England and going into 2001 its not like there were signs that the best was yet to come. The 2000 Pats went 5-11 and its not like he got the eventual 2001 championship team off to a hot start.
If my memory is correct, Bledsoe‘s best year was Pete Carroll‘s first year. He had all the discipline that Parcells instilled in him, but was more relaxed under Carroll.
idk about that. Drew's best years both statistically and in the standings were 1996 and 1994. His 3rd best year was probably his last Pro Bowl nod in 2002 with Buffalo. 1997 was very close to 1996, but '96 had a Super Bowl berth. You could argue '97 was his 2nd best year but 1994 and 2002 are right there.
Hooters for the wings? Not the wine?
Walked into a miners cowboys game and he scored on a bootleg talk about a shocker
Not only did Parcells leave the game early, but he couldn't lower himself to take the team plane back with the players; he had reserved his own private plane. Still; he was completely responsible for bringing the franchise respectability. from doormat status.
At that time, That Pats team was the only team to ever win 3 road playoff games to make it to the Super Bowl.
The '85 team won the 3 road games. The '96 team was a #2 seed and beat the Steelers and Jaguars at home on the way to a Super Bowl appearance.
TUNA🐟
What else would you go to hooters for?? 😁
The ambiance
Drew put the Patriots on the map, got them to the Superbowl, and then Brady got the glory..💔😞
We need to have a talk.
@@CHRISTINE162004then Brady won them 5 more…
The legs before the wings.
Drew was part of turning NE around when he was drafted in 93. The key was Parcells, period. He put together a tough defensive unit and solid O-line. Drew had the arm but too often forced the ball not picking up the coverage. Brady excelled at reading coverage. Still appreciate Drew's contribution in turning the team around but by the 01 season and infamous Mo Lewis hit, NE was flat and Drew was lackluster. Brady was the spark that ignited all the winning. I always liked Drew as a person but as a QB it had run its course.
He was short shifted. He should have been given the chance to win all of those Super Bowls. He was that good.
Naw lol
nope. He was known for not being able to get over the hump to being a truly great QB.
Delusional statement.
@@JJDW-ku8yf how do you know?
@@ethanadams8165 he did take them to a Super Bowl once, why are you so sure he could not have done it again.
There should be a Rule that Coaches leaving a team during the playoffs or championship - Not Announced
Larry Brown Detroit Pistons
Bill Parcels. NE Patriots
Dick Vermeil Rams
Etc…
In Vermeil's case, he was actually retiring, not taking another job somewhere else. That's a bit different, and might give his team more motivation to win.
Drew you were a great QB!!!!!
If the Seahawks had just lost one more game we would have drafted Drew instead of Mirer 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Parcels builds a team for a handful of years then he gets burned out and leaves he did it with the pats and jets and cowboys
Tuna fked up that SB for the Pats.
Nope. Favre was on fire, then. Because of some of the ridiculous interceptions, people forget that Favre had the best 3 year stretch of any QB in history. Plus, trying to block Reggie one on one was really dumb.
Bledsoe made too many bad decisions when throwing- 4 picks in the Super Bowl which was a winnable game. Led to losing the starting job
Drew, when Parcells yelled Throw It multiple times, you should have turned around threw it and hit him in the Ding-Ding !! That would have shut him up!!
No , he should have thrown it. That is why Brady replaced him , because he processed faster so the o line worked better
Bill should not of ever coached again after throwing the Super Bowl against the packers he should not even be in the hall of fame