Published 15:48 IST, February 12th 2020
Tom Brady's potential move to Dallas Cowboys could prove to be detrimental and here is why
Tom Brady has been among the most talked-about personalities in the NFL. The free agent is reportedly weighing up his options, with the Cowboys also keen.
Advertisement
‘Decisions, decisions, decisions’ has been atmosphere in and around Gillette Stium since turn of dece. New England Patriots crashed out of playoffs against Tennessee Titans, drawing an end to a disappointing season for Tom Bry, Bill Belichick and rest of Patriots organisation. With Tom Bry w being a free nt, six-time Super Bowl champion is free to sign with any franchise in NFL, with re-signing for Patriots also an option. Dallas Cowboys have also thrown ir hats in ring for Tom Bry, but which party does move benefit, if any?
Advertisement
Tom Bry free ncy: Could Cowboys move work?
Cowboys are currently locked in negotiations with quarterback Dak Prescott. Cowboys are reportedly looking to make him face of franchise. However, Dak Prescott has dilly-dallied on negotiations, which has left Cowboys looking elsewhere.
In particular, Jerry Jones and co. have reportedly set ir sights on a man who played a major part in shaping Patriots’ dynasty. Cowboys, refore, could use franchise tag on Dak Prescott and ultimately tre him with a view to roping in one of greatest quarterbacks in history of NFL.
Advertisement
By Week 1 of 2020 season, Tom Bry will be 43, which would make him oldest Opening Day quarterback in history of Cowboys roster. As evident by his 2019 season, Tom Bry does t quite seem to be going Benjamin Button way when it comes to his numbers. In 2018, Tom Bry posted figures of 4,355 yards with an aver of 7.6 yards gained per pass attempt, 29 touchdowns and 21 sacks.
Last season, his figures re as follows: 4,057 yards, 6.6 yards gained on an aver, 24 touchdowns and 27 sacks. While he probably wasn't helped by a lack of quality wide receivers, six-time Super Bowl champion posted a passer rating of 88, his lowest in seven years.
Advertisement
Dak Prescott, on or hand, h a 99.7 passer rating last season with 4,902 yards, 30 touchdowns and 23 sacks. At 26, Prescott is approaching his prime, as opposed to a close-to-43-year-old QB with Hall of Fame credentials. At best, Tom Bry could bring an end to Jerry Jones' 26-year Super Bowl drought. With Dak Prescott pulling strings, Cowboys could still aim for a Super Bowl next season, with a little bit of ded quality in defence.
Advertisement
Tom Bry free ncy dilemma: If t Cowboys, n who?
newly christened Las Vegas Raiders have been among favourites to script a conclusion for Tom Bry Free ncy saga. Raiders coach Jon Gruden is, as most NFL coaches, a kwn mirer of future Hall of Famer. Derek Carr, for all his career-high numbers in 2019 (4,054 yards, 70.4 completion percent, 7.9 yards per attempt) has failed to cement his place as a starting quarterback for Raiders. In Tom Bry, Raiders could be in for a blockbuster first season if he chooses to move away from Gillette Stium in upcoming season. One thing, however, is for certain. answer to 'Did Tom Bry retire' story is likely to be in negative this year.
Advertisement
15:21 IST, February 12th 2020