Tom Brady's "QB Whisperer" has passed on

dj43 · 2012-02-22T09:16:03-08:00

Most people have never heard of Tom Martinez. However, had there never been a Tom Martinez there might never have been a Tom Brady, or at least the Tom Brady we know today. Martinez was the guy who broke down all the tiny components of what makes a good QB and taught them in a systematic way that elevated just about every QB that studied under him. He began working with Brady when Tom was just 13 and that relationship and tutoring process continued ever since. Yesterday Tom Martinez passed away at age 66 but he leaves in his passing some of the very best instructional material on playing the QB position we have known since Bill Walsh's days with Greg Cook in Cincinnati. In the link below, I was struck by the Martinez line that it takes 3,000 repetitions in order to turn a weakness into a strength. In a 49er selfish way, that bodes well for a team that was cut short in learning a new system last season. It gives great hope for the future. For now, click on the link and enjoy the video about the man and his training system. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8271bd53/article/tom-martinez-bradys-qb-mentor-dead-at-66?module=HP11_headline_stack

Feb 22, 2012 at 1:12 PM

spizzy
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RIP

Im a big Brady fan

Feb 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Joecool
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Too bad it didn't help him during the 2 weeks he spent time with Martinez to prepare for the SB.

Feb 22, 2012 at 1:30 PM

chico49erfan
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Too bad it didn't help him during the 2 weeks he spent time with Martinez to prepare for the SB.

Wow dude, really?

Feb 22, 2012 at 1:42 PM

WillistheWall
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Originally posted by chico49erfan:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Too bad it didn't help him during the 2 weeks he spent time with Martinez to prepare for the SB.

Wow dude, really?

another low blow from joe

Feb 22, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Joecool
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Originally posted by WillistheWall:

Originally posted by chico49erfan:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Too bad it didn't help him during the 2 weeks he spent time with Martinez to prepare for the SB.

Wow dude, really?

another low blow from joe

I thought famous people dying was open for a little comedy. Or is that only celebs?

Feb 22, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Niner_Demon
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Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by WillistheWall:

Originally posted by chico49erfan:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Too bad it didn't help him during the 2 weeks he spent time with Martinez to prepare for the SB.

Wow dude, really?

another low blow from joe

I thought famous people dying was open for a little comedy. Or is that only celebs?

It really is too bad. He could have gone out with another superbowl ring.

Feb 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Cjez
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Originally posted by spizzy:
RIP Im a big Brady fan

Brady didn't die

Feb 22, 2012 at 3:29 PM

HessianDud
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Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by spizzy:
RIP Im a big Brady fan

Brady didn't die

he's gonna wish he had when we play him next year.

Feb 22, 2012 at 3:38 PM

hofer36
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on a related sad note, chilo rachal's offensive line whisperer still lives

Feb 22, 2012 at 3:48 PM

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TonyStarks
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RIP to Mr. Martinez.

Brady visited him numerous times during his NFL career, never forgetting his roots.

Cancer is a pha*got.

Feb 22, 2012 at 7:24 PM

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Paul
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sad to hear... sounded like a very good man and was great at what he did for a living. If only Carmazzi had this guy instead of Brady.... rest in peace

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM

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AllTimeGreat
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Originally posted by hofer36:
on a related sad note, chilo rachal's offensive line whisperer still lives

you mean: Chilo Rachal's offensive line whisperer is still at large.

Feb 23, 2012 at 3:40 AM

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DonnieDarko
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i think brady made him famous more than he made brady famous

Feb 23, 2012 at 7:55 AM

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valrod33
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Originally posted by HessianDud:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by spizzy:
RIP Im a big Brady fan

Brady didn't die

he's gonna wish he had when we play him next year.

This