[Bette]

After Tom Brady's implosion against the Giants in the Super Bowl, the Patriots apparently have more holes to fill than just at linebacker and in the secondary. Bill Belichick hasn't been able to talk Doug Flutie out of retirement, even with the promise of a chance to win a starting job. Sure, Matt Cassel's on the team, but let's be honest, he was a career college backup for a reason: he's not very good.

Which is why the Patriots will look for their next franchise quarterback via the draft. It's no secret that Belichick is unhappy with all of Brady's off-field exploits* and is looking to phase him out of the offense. So who are potential options? Well, New England has the seventh-overall pick and if Matt Ryan's still on the board he has to be a possibility. More likely, though, Ryan will be long gone and the Pats will look for a quarterback in Round 2.

* complete fabrication

Tired of Tom Brady's Off-Field Issues, the Pats Look to the Draft for His Replacement - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

haha lol The dude had me almost to the end.
(OK, you can breathe again Pats' fans)

[Gotham Dark Knight]

complete fabrication????

Ha...that Brazilian model will be the end of Brady.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

complete fabrication????

Ha...that Brazilian model will be the end of Brady.

Dont you just wish

[Dusty]

Is this serious? Trying to phase Tom Brady out of the offense? He runs the offense and does it brilliantly! Belichick has a problem with Brady's off the field issues? What that he's dating Gisele Bundchen? Maybe Belichick opened a few of his wife's Victoria Secret catalogs and got jealous? Belichick should trade Brady. I get the feeling some teams would show interest in the league's MVP not to mention a 30 year old 3 time Super Bowl Champ. Then the Pats could look to fill Tom Brady's spot with guys like Matt Ryan. I think 18-1 has finally driven Belichick over the edge into Al Davis land.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Dusty

Is this serious? Trying to phase Tom Brady out of the offense? He runs the offense and does it brilliantly! Belichick has a problem with Brady's off the field issues? What that he's dating Gisele Bundchen? Maybe Belichick opened a few of his wife's Victoria Secret catalogs and got jealous? Belichick should trade Brady. I get the feeling some teams would show interest in the league's MVP not to mention a 30 year old 3 time Super Bowl Champ. Then the Pats could look to fill Tom Brady's spot with guys like Matt Ryan. I think 18-1 has finally driven Belichick over the edge into Al Davis land.

No Dusty, it wasnt serious. There are no off field issues and Brady's job is safe. Look at the little star, then at the bottom it says complete fabrication. That's the tipoff it wasnt serious. It took me to almost the bottom of the whole article to get it.

[Seahawker 562]

What off field issues?

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Bette

No Dusty, it wasnt serious. There are no off field issues and Brady's job is safe. Look at the little star, then at the bottom it says complete fabrication. That's the tipoff it wasnt serious. It took me to almost the bottom of the whole article to get it.

I was gonna say if this was Al Davis instead of Bill Belichick wanting to run Brady out of town for dating whomever then it would just be business as usual in the Raider Asylum that is Al's mind but Belichick and the New England Patriot organization couldn't be that insane!

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Dusty

I was gonna say if this was Al Davis instead of Bill Belichick wanting to run Brady out of town for dating whomever then it would just be business as usual in the Raider Asylum that is Al's mind but Belichick and the New England Patriot organization couldn't be that insane!

Dont think anyone is as insane as Al Davis

[theduck]

most ridiculous thing ive ever heard. brady is in his prime and could end up as the greatest qb ever. the patriots wont be looking for a replacement for a long time

[Lefty Noob]

Either way, Brady's career is over in New England*. The only question is how long he has left. Silver lining: he can sign with the Jets and live in New York City full time. Or even better: sign with the Giants, serve as Eli Manning's backup ... and still live in New York City full time.

Ha ha. It also says they're going to pick University of San Diego QB Josh Johnson to be his backup. Very Onion-esque.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Ha ha. It also says they're going to pick University of San Diego QB Josh Johnson to be his backup. Very Onion-esque.

What's the word on him...

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

What's the word on him...

Well, it's funny you should ask. Check this out...

Josh*Johnson, QB, San Diego - 2008 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange
"03/21/08 - Bucs quarterbacks coach Greg Olson had a private meeting in San Diego with quarterback Josh Johnson. The 6-foot-3, 213-pound Johnson is becoming a darling of the NFL Draft. At the University of San Diego, he dominated Division I-AA competition with 43 touchdowns and one interception one that bounced off the chest of his tight end and into the hands of a defender. He also was the MVP of the East-West Shrine game. Johnson was the fastest quarterback at the NFL Scouting Combine by running a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. But he suffered some back spasms afterward and struggled in throwing drills. He redeemed himself at his Pro Day, which was attended by about 20 teams, including Carolina coach John Fox and Chargers coach Norv Turner. Nobody has been a bigger advocate for Johnson than Doug Williams, the Bucs' pro personnel assistant."

[Dusty]

There's gonna be too many guys with the last name Johnson in the NFL I think!

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Bette

Dont think anyone is as insane as Al Davis

Nobody has more of a bigger ego than Jerry Jones or rotten than Bill Belichick but yes Bette, nobody matches Al Davis in terms of being delusional to the point of insanity.