Personally, I think Drew Bledsoe had the potential to be a great quarterback and I also think he has a better arm then Tom Brady. If he played more like Tom Brady, he'd likely have a Super Bowl ring or two himself. But you could always count on Bledsoe to do something stupid such as throwing the ball across the field in heavy coverage or just slinging the ball out there when he was about to be sacked. Bledsoe was always trying to make something out of nothing and he just didn't have the discipline to get out of the pocket so he could throw the ball away when there was nothing there on a consistent basis.
Bledsoe also always had that "deer in the headlight" look when he was in trouble which probably contributed to his making mistakes. Brady by contrast is cool and collected and almost always does the right thing.
That's why I'm surprised Parcells (who should know him better than most) took him down to Dallas. Bledsoe does seem to have taken his game up a notch since going to Dallas so no doubt Parcells' coaching is good for him. But he still made some really bonehead plays this year.
"That's why I'm surprised Parcells (who should know him better than most) took him down to Dallas. Bledsoe does seem to have taken his game up a notch since going to Dallas so no doubt Parcells' coaching is good for him. But he still made some really bonehead plays this year."
Parcells seems to be the only guy who can keep Bledsoe under control. I think he yells a lot. Bledsoe is more afraid of Parcells than he is of the rushing linemen.
They are a good match.
Remember when Drew had his breakout year in 1994? I thought he was destined for greatness. He was still making mistakes but I thought those would dissapear as he matured. They never did.
Wouldn't you agree that a great quarterback is distinguished by his mental makeup, more than physical tools. Kordell Stewart had a cannon for an arm. plus he had great running skills, and when used as a wide receiver he made acrobatic catches, but it was apparent from early on that he did not have the mental tools to succeed.
Looking at those who's careers have been written, I'd have to say that Joe Montana may have had the best head for a quarterback that I have ever seen.