The Pressure is off Brady now
Yes, every word out of Brady's mouth is pro-Pats, pro-Krafts, pro-teammates, pro-team. He embodies every aspect of this organization...and since the new contract....he is carrying the kool-aid like never before. But if you closely examine his relationship with Moss, it has been very clear that Brady has paid special attention to Moss the player, Moss the ego, Moss the vulnerable.
I strongly believe that Moss is very aware his place in NFL history today....and where he wants to be on the totem pole when his career is over. And I believe that Brady felt an enormous responsibity to maintain Moss' numbers....and who can argue with the results. But with this responsibity, one could argue that achieving Moss' numbers has been detrimental to the team at times. Was it a big deal for Brady to be emotional advisor on the sidelines last year during the few games where Moss' output was marginal? Was it in the best interests of the team when Brady was forcing throws to Moss vs the Jets this year, in order to prove that Revis can't contain the future Hall of Famer?
We have all seen Brady's recent 4th quarter numbers....not good. We have all watched Brady have those ugly moments, firing into triple coverage, usually in Moss' direction. Head scratchers?
Now as the dust settles after this trade, Brady has been relieved of the one burden on his shoulders that has gone against the Patriots Way....padding stats. From here on out, Brady will will be firing the ball to a bunch of minimum wage freshman and sophmores, and Wes Welker, who exemplifies hustle and hard work. Back to the days of 7 players making catches, spreading it around to the open guy. I for one loved the Pats no huddle vs Miami. Brady taking charge using all his options. Reminded me of the Weiss offense....keep 'em off balance and their heads on a swivel. Let Brady be Brady again.
