Friction going down between Belichick and Brady's guru

Originally posted by crabman82:

If they manage to win the sb this year it will be the 2nd time they've won 3 in 4 years

Originally posted by JimA49ers:

Jimmy G is going to author author his own book "JG10 Metod" after winning the 49ers a few rings.

Originally posted by TonyStarks:

Originally posted by JimA49ers:

Jimmy G is going to author author his own book "JG10 Metod" after winning the 49ers a few rings.

"Jimmy g Me too?"

Guerrero, a former missionary turned charismatic fitness guru, is Tom Brady's miracle man, credited with allowing the star quarterback to play at a top level into his 40s. The two have teamed up to spread the Gospel of TB12 — in a best-selling book and TB12, a lucrative training and fitness brand.
In TB products and promotions, Guerrero shares almost every moment of Brady's life — what he eats, how he exercises and rests, how he mentally prepares for games. He's even godfather to Brady's son.
He's a "big part of what I do," Brady said after news broke that Guerrero was banned from team flights and the sidelines during Patriots games.
As Sports Illustrated put it, they're closer than most married couples.
"This season marks Year 13 for Brady and Guerrero, a pair who spend more time together than most married couples, swearing to remain faithful in health and in better health," wrote Greg Bishop. "They opened their TB12 Sports Therapy Center up the hill from Gillette Stadium in 2013 and started selling products last year, peddling lemon protein bars made with Himalayan pink salt, resistance bands built with 'surgical-grade dipped latex tubing' and athlete recovery sleepwear that fits 'next-to-skin without the squeeze.'"
But Guerrero also has issues.
"Tom Brady's Personal Guru Is a Glorified Snake-Oil Salesman" is how Boston magazine put it.
He was twice investigated by the Federal Trade Commission. Claimed to be an MD when he's not. Marketed a juice he claimed would cure cancer and another that was supposed to stop concussions.
He was also accused of defrauding investors. And of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from another client — a client who also made Guerrero godfather to his son.
In other words, he sounds a lot like a cult leader.
Now he's tied at the hip with probably the greatest quarterback ever and one of the wealthiest and most powerful star athletes in the world.
And he's using that fame to spread the Gospel of TB12, recruiting other players to join their cause and spreading the message around the world.
Some of it works.
Brady's exercises, which stress flexibility, and his healthy eating habits have helped him remain at the top of his game at 40, a rare feat in the NFL.
But the questionable claims about Guererro's methods remain — especially the high profile they get from their ties to Brady.
Given Guerrero's history, there's cause for concern, says Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy.
Guererro reminds Shaughnessy of Dr. Eugene Landy, the quack doctor who nearly destroyed Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
After recounting Guerrero's past sins and alleged misconduct, Shaughnessy issues a warning.
"If it works for Tom, that's great. But Belichick is wise to put some space between the Patriots and the cult of Alex Guerrero," he wrote, referring to the Patriots coach.
"We all love QB12, but Tom Brady is becoming Tom Cruise right in front of our eyes. It's only a matter of time before he jumps on the couch with Oprah in defense of Alex Guerrero. Go back to last year's Brady interview on WEEI about the perils of Western medicine, and last summer's bottom-feeder appearance with Tony Robbins."
Back to the cat cult for a moment.
Most of its adherents ducked me as I reported on their group. But I eventually reached Georgia Snow, Ruthven's mom, one of her daughter's most devoted followers.
Why don't you leave us alone, she said. Isn't there religious freedom in America?
"We do nothing but good," she told me. "And yet we have people who try to destroy that."
Brady seems to be doing much of the same. Guererro's ideas work for him. So why knock them?
This is the hard part of religion reporting. And this story is definitely a religion story.
Brady's ties to Guerrero are based on belief and his own experience – not science. And the two are closer than most trainers and athletes. Guerrero is, in effect, Brady's spiritual adviser and guide.
There's a difference between beliefs that are weird and beliefs that are harmful and abusive. Guerrero seems to dance on that line and has crossed over it more than once.
Now Brady's boss is threatening his beliefs.
When that happens, all hell can break loose.
For 17 years, the Patriots — and full disclosure, I am a big fan — have been nearly unstoppable. Five Super Bowl titles and more wins than any other football team in that era. And they seem poised to add a sixth.
But the ties that bind the team's quarterback and coach are fraying.
And a snake oil salesman may bring the whole thing crashing down.
Get your popcorn.
This will be interesting to watch.

Matt Miller‏ @nfldraftscout
Replying to @timkawakami @JerodBrown_

Okay f$$k it. JUST A THEORY Bill was gonna move on from Tom. Tom found out. Tom told Kraft. Kraft got mad. Told Bill he had to keep Tom. So Bill realizes he'd better get something for Jimmy G but loves him so much he let's him pick his destination.

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