Pete Carroll Vs. Tom Brady For Playoff Lenny
March 16th, 2021
“Lenny, listen to me.”
So it seems it’s the old college routine of recruiting vs. cash. Who will win?
In this case, it is the NFL.
And park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking, tequila-shooting, waffle-grilling, trophy-throwing, Bucs-Super-Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady is doing his best to recruit Bucs free agents to stay for another run at a Super Bowl.
On the other side of the table is Seattle coach Pete Carroll (who could be without a Pro Bowl, Super Bowl-winning quarterback) throwing cash in someone’s face.
That someone is Playoff Lenny.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated Twittered this morning that Playoff Lenny is torn. On one hand he has a chance to make history playing for the game’s greatest quarterback with an organization he apparently respects and enjoys.
On the other hand, there’s cold hard cash.
Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette is weighing an offer to remain in Tampa (Brady is recruiting him back), but the Seahawks have made a strong bid to poach him. Stylistically, Seattle would be an interesting fit.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 16, 2021
Joe isn’t surprised by this, but Joe thinks it is cool that Brady is trying to recruit players to stay. Talk about a leader.
However, let’s take this a step further. If Brady’s magic doesn’t keep, for example, Playoff Lenny — and who could argue with him if he chose to go for a payday? — why then couldn’t Brady’s recruiting pitch work on players still looking for a team to cut them a check?
There are a lot of good free agents out there, man.
In a follow-up Twitter, Breer, a former Patriots beat guy, noted Bill Belicheat is also sniffing around Playoff Lenny.
March 16th, 2021 at 8:45 am
Looks like he’s a Ram now! We’ll find someone good to replace him though.
March 16th, 2021 at 8:51 am
I don’t want Lenny back for some odd reason
March 16th, 2021 at 8:52 am
The most replaceable of the bunch. Now go get James White.
March 16th, 2021 at 8:52 am
^^^^
Where do you see rams?
If that is not true. Playoff lenny gets to play with brady or wilson
Not a bad choice.
Thats if russ stays
March 16th, 2021 at 8:53 am
Patriots interested in Fournette as well.
March 16th, 2021 at 8:54 am
Yes there are some good players out there.. White, Williams, etc..
And we wouldn’t want to overpay for anyone. That would be a slap in the face to the guys that have already signed contracts under potential market value to stay here. Hope you listen to Brady and stay with the fellowship…but if you want to take your money from Seattle and run to the shire, your choice.
March 16th, 2021 at 8:55 am
Isnt it great to see the patriots go batt crazy and spend spend spend after years of being cheap cheap cheap
I wonder what caused the sudden change?
Jk
We all know.
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March 16th, 2021 at 8:56 am
Did he sign with Rams BucinMagicFan? I don’t see it anywhere
March 16th, 2021 at 8:57 am
James White isnt a replacement for Fournette. Hilarious.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:01 am
Belicheat would sign the guy solely to aid in beating Brady next season
March 16th, 2021 at 9:01 am
Bucin Magic…..pay attention to the details bro….details!!
March 16th, 2021 at 9:01 am
a RB’s short shelf life would make him almost have to go for the cash, unless it was a garbage team, which Seattle is not. Wish him well either way.
And you know the Pats want to put it in TB….. lol. wouldn’t be surprised if the swallowed their pride and threw money at AB!
March 16th, 2021 at 9:01 am
I think he is confused with Lenord Floyd
March 16th, 2021 at 9:04 am
I would love having him back. He is a monster
March 16th, 2021 at 9:05 am
But not mentioned is also James White, who Brady most likely has J White’s # on his phone. If Lombardi Lenny Stays ok, but if not ok. Just waiting on Suh and Succop and AB. Then as the offseason continues, we will see which ringchasers show up. Fun Times in Buc Land. GO BUCS!!!!
March 16th, 2021 at 9:10 am
Lenny…remember what Wilson was griping about? The O line. You want to run behind that O line? Come back to Tampa.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:14 am
Speaking of the Pats, it is interesting that they are finally signing some good offensive play makers. Since they ignored that side of the ball for a couple of years, that must piss Brady off!!
March 16th, 2021 at 9:19 am
It would depend on how much the Heahawks are offering versus what the Bucs can afford. After his attitude adjustment discussion with Arians he was lights out Lenny. I’d love him back. If the difference is small, he’s a Buc. If the Heahawks are offering an Aaron Jones type contract, Lenny would have to take it.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:23 am
Bringing in James White seems like a no-brainer to me.
A true pass catching RB is the 1 thing the Bucs offense didn’t have last year and Brady has almost always had more to work with in that regard.
A QB as immobile as Tom NEEDS that security – to dump the ball off quickly to a reliable back when there’s heat bearing down on him.
Rojo and Fournette are not reliable pass catchers. Vaughn might be – but does he have Brady’s trust?
Tom knows White will be exactly where he’s supposed to be if things get dicey back there – plus White will make the catch damn near every time (and a first down nearly as often).
Just look at White’s #s his last 2 years with Brady (’18 & ’19) – insanely productive as a receiver:
159 catches – 1400 yards – 12 TDs + 700 rush yards and 6 rushing TDs
March 16th, 2021 at 9:23 am
If the Patriots do not procure a QB in the first round, this free agent signing frenzy is going to embarrass Belichick. Imagine overpaying for all those receivers, and the best QB you can roll out is Cam Newton.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:23 am
Yeah I jacked that one up. I saw Leonard F scroll on the bottom of the screen and Rams right as I saw this post. My bad guys smh. Fake News!
March 16th, 2021 at 9:32 am
Let him go. Bring in Jamaal Williams from Green Bay.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:33 am
Hope lenny doesn’t come back
March 16th, 2021 at 9:45 am
I get where you are coming from with James White, the pass catching aspect of his game would be nice.
However, the thing Lenny and Rojo (to a lesser degree) did well for the Bucs is what Blount did really well for the Pats in their SB run – pound the ball, run the clock with a lead, give the D a rest so they could kick butt. Lombardi Lenny fits the Bucs well, but if he is not there, Licht will find what we need. I have total faith in Licht.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:47 am
I’m ok with losing Lenny. He had some great runs in the playoffs but he is easily replaced IMO…
March 16th, 2021 at 9:48 am
Most morons in the media love building narratives out of no evidence. Sports media is no different from the political arena. It was reported all of last season that Brady wanted Fournette in Tampa, when it was Licht that was responsible for bringing him in. I highly doubt if Brady put pressure on Licht to bring Fournette compared to who else could be had. Twitter journalism is worse than journalism.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:50 am
@ Mort
I agree – William’s would be a great addition. I just dont know about his price. Might be a bit too high unless he signs a team friendly deal like everyone else has so far (except Godwin of course)…
March 16th, 2021 at 9:51 am
I like Williams and White. But just remember… TJ will be a FA next year, as I remember. It would be great to have another young guy that we know fits into the team, knows the system, and will step up in big games and do special things. I think Lenny has proven that for us. Therefore, not to overpay, but if we can get him back like the rest, I’d be fine with that.
March 16th, 2021 at 9:53 am
If the moneys good…..
March 16th, 2021 at 9:58 am
I’d be okay with Fournette coming back. If not, maybe sign Marlon Mack (if healthy), Jamaal Williams, or James White. If not, draft a RB.
March 16th, 2021 at 10:01 am
im all for letting 4net walk. i feel like the bucs could do better in the draft and f/a plus i would like to see Vaughn get some playing time
March 16th, 2021 at 10:05 am
Dude came here to get his career back on track. Mission accomplished. Thanks for the memories Lenny. But not irreplaceable.
March 16th, 2021 at 10:07 am
Thanks for everything lenny but way to many cheaper options out there and in draft
March 16th, 2021 at 10:13 am
Forget Lenny sign suh and the kicker!!!!!
March 16th, 2021 at 10:14 am
Why joe why
March 16th, 2021 at 10:14 am
Wasn’t LF28 the fourth player taken in the draft? Wasn’t he the bellcow back in Jacksonville who rushed for over 1,300 yards one year? Wasn’t he the MVP of the playoffs for the Bucs last year? Why wouldn’t you people want to bring back a player with such accolades if you are trying to repeat as Super Bowl Champs? I’m not to sure about some of you guys…
March 16th, 2021 at 10:15 am
playoff Lenny wants the money now….lol…and i dont blame him…he’s an RB…he’ll be done in a few years…
GO BUCS!!!!
March 16th, 2021 at 10:19 am
Seahawks 3yrs $20m
Bucs 3yrs$15m
March 16th, 2021 at 10:21 am
Offers for Lenny coming $3-6m yr. nice chunk signing bonus.
March 16th, 2021 at 10:30 am
If the seahawks pay that much money and he signs there, all I can say is “good luck”. But have to look at the guarantees.
March 16th, 2021 at 10:35 am
If he’s torn so badly. Let him go take back the offer. It’s a recipe for a grumpy Lenny. Anytime he wants more carries or something doesn’t go his way. He’s going to wish he went to Seattle.
March 16th, 2021 at 10:36 am
Buccos: It doesn’t really matter where somebody was drafted. Case in point: Josh Rosen was the 10th overall pick, and he’s not good at football. Fournette was good in the playoffs, but wasn’t very good in the regular season. Too many dropped passes, below average pass blocking, and lack of vision at times. If he can play like he did in the playoffs for a whole season, then he’s a keeper.
March 16th, 2021 at 10:37 am
He should take Seattle for an extra 5 Mill….and he’d be the feature back I assume
March 16th, 2021 at 10:39 am
I really want Jamaal Williams dude is a pass catching master. He never drops the ball. He catches everything he’s explosive and he great against the blitz. He’s a much better reciever than 4net
March 16th, 2021 at 10:53 am
Joe in Michigan If you are trying to run it back and you have re-signed all of the other main contributors to your success then it only seems logical to me that you would keep your top running back when it counted last year. He was a good receiver in the playoffs. He endured his time on the bench and showed up when we really needed him. I agree that his regular season was nothing special but we are a playoff team. I want players who perform on the big stage and when it counts and who are proven.
March 16th, 2021 at 11:22 am
Buccos: I see your point. I guess it depends on much Fournette wants, and if the Bucs think they can do better at the RB position. I wouldn’t mind Fournette coming back, but wouldn’t lose any sleep if the Bucs went in a different direction.
March 16th, 2021 at 11:37 am
Lenny is better than Rojo, but not by an astronomical amount. I’d love to have him back, but it would be cool getting fresh blood too.
March 16th, 2021 at 11:53 am
Seattle is team turmoil. The organization is a mess. Lenny lived with that in Jax. He was miserable.
Happiness makes a difference. He had fun and success in Tampa. He’ll sign with TB for another year if the team wants him back.
March 16th, 2021 at 12:21 pm
The way New England has been throwing around money, Lenny might be in for a nice raise.
March 17th, 2021 at 9:22 am
Yeah, Brady’s like wtf bill,why now,hope brady goes off on pats this year
March 17th, 2021 at 5:26 pm
Patriots don’t need Lenny. Let him stay where he is.