I wouldn't discount stats completely. We would notice if Brady had an 85 passer rating though and as fans we would all be saying he is getting older now.
I am not so concerned how many TD's he throws going forward but I think we can count on about 30 TD's and less than 10 INTs going forward. I will be looking at the number of picks he throws as a major indicator that he is starting to slip.
>>count on about 30 TD's and less than 10 INTs going forward
I think this is a safe bet considering he just through 28 and 2 in just 12 games. Brady's mental dominance of the game and offense is off the charts. His biggest strengths are elements that actually improve the longer he plays. If he declines it will be a physical decline, and I think it may not begin noticeably for three more seasons. (based on nothing of course.. just that I have seen him get better and more clutch as he ages. And tougher too. Man he seems tough and clutch even when they lose, like the end of AFCCG @ Denver 15/16