Snake Eyes
Experienced Starter w/First Big Contract
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People are acting like this guy didn't have any pedigree going into the draft. Most "experts" had him as a 2nd/3rd round guy. He went end of the 2nd round. Simply put, I don't think there was a player available at 62 that would have stepped in and become a starter. That being said, there are few positions on the team where the Pats have less depth than at the QB positon. You have a 37 year old player who saw his numbers decline last year and a backup QB who will walk at the end of the year. Show me a position where the Pats have less depth, both long term and short term, than the QB positon. Your commenting as if Brady is 30 years old and in his prime. Just simply not the case here.
Brady's numbers declined because he had the worst receiving corp in the league. If you look at Manning move in the pocket and throw the ball and likewise with Brady I think you'd conclude that Brady's skills are at a MUCH higher level, but Manning had the best receiving corp in the league and enough protection to pay down a blanket and have a picnic while in the pocket.