But who do you measure him by, if not the Bills? Cincy? KC? The Donkeys just battled with the hapless Jets and Seattle got put down at home by Dallas. If by that statement you are saying don't arrange a Super Bowl parade after beating the Bills, who have not been title contenders for a while, agreed. I agree some fans are a little excessive in measuring the significance of individual wins and losses. But in a hostile environment with an emotional crowd against a very good defensive line, it was a solid performance for Brady and his line and cause for some happiness. Not the end, but progress.
It is hard to compare Brady real time with other NFL QBs because no other QB tends to face the same personnel changes Brady faces every year. If the question are there are other QBs with these changes who could do better, then I am not sure if he is not the best. Has he likely lost some of his physical ability over the years? Sure. He is not 24 anymore. I don't know that his physical abilities have ever made him the best. It is his drive, competitiveness, and intelligence that has made him better than the rest.
But given the fact there were deluded souls here suggesting a rookie QB (Brady had a full year holding a clipboard to learn the offense when he stepped in) could do a better job in replacing him, he deserves some praise.
