Loading ...In 2007-2008, the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII, costing quarterback Tom Brady & Co. a chance at perfection. In 2011-2012, Big Blue again defeated the Patriots, this time 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI, costing them a chance at redemption. It's created some additional bitterness between the cities of New York and Boston and helped mold an interesting rivalry between the non-conference opponents. It's also caused Brady some sleepless nights.
"We play them every year in the preseason. Geographically, we're very close, so yeah, there's something to losing to them twice in the Super Bowl in the most meaningful game of the year and the most meaningful game of our lives," Brady told SI. "You think about some bad memories from games you lose and there's that blue uniform with white numbers. That's what you think about it."
In Brady's case, it would actually be a white uniform with red numbers, but the torturous thoughts are probably just the same. The two biggest losses of his career have both come at the hands of Eli Manning and the New York Football Giants, and even more than his disdain for the New York Jets, Big Blue has become an ever-lasting thorn in his side and subconscious. After all, he now refers to the Giants as the "bad guys."
"I threw it and when I let it go, I knew we were gonna have a chance. The ball got batted up in the air and I saw it tip 60 yards away from me," Brady said of the final pass of Super Bowl XLVI. "But then I got knocked down, so I fell to the ground and I saw the ball get deflected. Unfortunately, though, I looked over and saw the bad guys running on the field."
That was enough Giants talk for Brady, however. The next time they were mentioned during the Sports Illustrated interview, he snapped back with "Is that all you want to talk about? The Giants?"
The Giants sure are a sore spot for ole' Tom, and after two Super Bowl losses at their hands, it's undoubtedly something that will linger for the rest of his life. But perhaps that's what he deserves for laughing them off in both 2007 and then again in 2011.
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My wife asks me pretty much the same question; “Is that all you want to talk about the Giants”
Good. I’m glad it hurts. The Patriots should be remembered for 2 things … massive, organization-wide cheating, and getting rolled twice by Big Blue.
Instead of talking about how the Giants robbed poor Tom of the chance to add to his ‘legacy’ we ought to be discussing whether he has any legacy at all. Three Superbowl companionships by slim 3-point margins. Not to mention all the playoff wins to get there. I’m not so sure he’d have any rings if it wasn’t for Belichick’s espionage team.
They don’t make asterisks big enough for these frauds. But if they did New England and Tom Terrific would each get one.
Eh, a bit harsh for Tom Terrific. He really is a great quarterback. But you’re right. Who knows if they win those rings without the videotapes? Either way, though, he would be a Hall-of-Famer. But I’m glad he hates the Giants. You want your enemies to be the people worth having as enemies.
Let’s get to work on hearing the same from Vick and Romo by the end of this season. And while we’re at it, lets have RGIII despise us too.
*** championships *** spell checker strikes again
fanfor55years says:
June 21, 2012 at 7:40 PM
But, but, but, where’s Krow’s Samoan?
Is Muasau headed for the practice squad? Greg Jones and Spencer Paysinger played well on special teams in the last third of last season. And of course Chase is a special teams stud. If Rivers isn’t starting at linebacker he may well be used on special teams. Herzlich too. Kiwi and Boley will just play linebacker, but that’s five really good special teams contributors right there. Maybe the Samoan can’t crack that group.
I find it interesting Perry tried the Samoan at safety during minicamp. With that being our biggest lack of depth at any position, maybe he thinks he can play for his 3 safety package
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First thing that crossed my mind was – Ah that explains that maybe Ballard was a little bit more than just a waiver wire pick up .
I dont like Brady , he always seems a little too smug for me and I love that the Giants penetrated that smugness and irritated him and the rest of the Patriots
Re cookie ( as I said last post , new nickname for the Samoan ) – for Krows sanity its good that the Giants are maybe intrigued by his physical skills and are looking for ways to keep him
There was no doubt in my mind prior to the last super bowl that we were in Brady’s head. My coworkers scoffed at the notion. After two super bowls we must be pretty deep inside. This just validates what many of us have suspected.
Patriots fan here. The claim that Brady laughed off the Giants in the Superbowls doesn’t add up for me. The Patriots and Brady in particular don’t take any games off, they’re serious every week even in the regular season. I believe Brady’s uncharacteristic performanes were much more a function of the Giants being a quality defensive team that matched up very well against the Patriots in both games. Suggesting that had Brady not laughed off the Giants, the Patriots would have won is also discounting your own team, which IMO earned and deserved both wins as a team. It’s pretty clear the reason the Giants ARE in Brady’s head is that he gave it his best and fell short.
All that may be true, other than the fact that Brady literally laughed off the Giants both times. The first time laughing on camera at Burress’ predicted and then refusing to shake Eli’s hand prior to the game. The second coming when he laughed, literally, at the Giants’ defensive line, followed by his prediction of a victory celebration. So, yeah…there’s that.
Oh, and don’t get me wrong, laughing off the Giants had nothing to do with losing. The Patriots were losing both games either way. The Giants are, flat out, a superior team to the Patriots. Both in 2007 and in 2011.