Respect...
1) Sack rate is one thing. Brady makes a lot of sub par OLines look good because he gets the ball out. But sack rate doesn't tell the whole story. They've played three teams with a good pass rush and Brady took a beating in two of those games. The Bears, in particular, nearly killed him and they lost a game they had no business losing almost directly because of the Bears pass rush. Their LT is good at times and bad at times. When the OL keeps him clean, you get Las Vegas numbers. When they don't, you get Chicago numbers. Even the Packers gave them trouble in the second half, and Brady's second half numbers dipped as a result. Good thing they couldn't stop the run.
2) Arians has adapted somewhat and that's great. You had to expect they'd allow for Brady to run some of his favorite stuff. They'd have been stupid not to. But that's only one part of coaching. Can he keep the Bucs disciplined for a stretch of games? That remains to be seen. History says no. They're still among the leaders in penalties even after the past two clean games. Things are trending positively, however, which is good. Likewise, can he outcoach the other guy when the chips are stacked against him and maybe Brady is not having his best game? That remains to be seen. I certainly am not sold on him just yet.
3) Again with the stats? Yes, the defense is very good. Their front 7 is nasty! But they're young. As such, they're prone to giving up a lot of big plays every game. And they've not yet become a consistent group. Against top teams, that's what you worry about. They are aggressive, athletic and FAST. But they're still learning. I will say I'm sold on Bowles as a DC and they should become better and better as the season goes on (provided the key guys stay healthy).
As far as Gronk, I was on record as saying I felt he should have stayed retired. As a huge fan who throughly enjoyed his prime and believe him to be the best TE of all-time, I still feel that way. Is he as washed as I thought, no. So at least on that front, I absolutely can say I was wrong. Do I believe he can consistently play the way he's been playing, though? I have to honestly say I don't think I do. I hope I'm wrong. I hope Gronk makes me look stupid because that would mean he's balling out. But we'll have to wait and see. But I do feel some of his success will be dictated by the guys around him more so than his own prowess.
But respect to you, venecol. I tend to go more by what I'm seeing in the games than on statistics, personally. Maybe all this will be moot as guys get healthier and if AB can just play football (remains to be seen). But I do thank you for sharing your thoughts on my post, bro!