Brady’s frustration and angst were evident throughout the season, walking a tightrope between his broken marriage and commanding a struggling offense in desperate need of repair. “Brady knows his own mental focus was gone for a bulk of the season. His physical stature, faced with 15 pounds of weight loss, was also in peril,” said Jeff Darlington of Brady’s harrowing season, describing the 45-year-old as “bruised both physically and mentally.” “He felt at times like his preseason anguish ended his chances at success before the regular season even started.”