Opinion - This is the Best Tom Brady Ever

[CISGS]

**** it. I'm gonna just say it. This Tom Brady, is the best Tom Brady ever thus far.

• He is CLEARLY more mobile
• His deep ball is on point (Hogan is helping so much for taking the top off)
• His velocity looks even stronger than the last 2 years

Then there is this:

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

He's special and it's incredible what he is doing. Though, it feels like the first time he has reliable, fairly healthy, and skill position players that are up to speed on the offense/system. It's all working together and his ability to have 5 eligible receivers on any given play has not been diminished with time (probably quite the opposite).

His added mobility and choices when to run/slide) is inspiring. I think he'll even start turning some of the haters into awe inspired believers.

 

[RobertWeathers]

**** it. I'm gonna just say it. This Tom Brady, is the best Tom Brady ever thus far.

His velocity looks even stronger than the last 2 years

I think this statement needs some special attention as I don't agree with it....but there are caveats.

Tom Brady does not have the same arm strength he had back in 2007 or even in 2013. With that said it is still very good and not close to noodle-arm Manning circa 2014 and 2015.

If you go back and look at Joe Montana throwing in 1981 and again in 1989 or 1990, he had less zip but was dominant.

However...

Just like Joe, his accuracy, location, timing, touch and anticipation is THE BEST I have ever seen.

I think that is why he is throwing such a good deep ball and his YPC of hitting guys is stride is obscene.

That throw to Hogan was gorgeous.

His footwork has been incredible.

Clearly his leg strength and agility are still excellent.

Older QB sometimes get stiff in the hips but that is not the case with Tom at all.

So....

I while I don't agree that his arm strength is what it was 2-3 years ago, for the reasons I mentioned he is playing the position at a higher-level than he ever has.

 

[oldrover]

Brady has never had four straight games with a QB rating over 120.

Until this year. At age 39.

 

[stelfans]

He's been incredible, no doubt. The thing that stands out for me is his mobility, he has alwasy had an amazing pocket awareness but he's clearly more nimble.

 

[nabwong]

Brady has never had four straight games with a QB rating over 120.

Until this year. At age 39.

Wow. Ted Wells is standing by his phone.

 

[Bobsyouruncle]

There's a typo in your headline. You accidentally spelled the word "Fact" o-p-i-n-i-o-n.

 

[nabwong]

Look at all the QBs getting paid more than Brady.

FACT: Brady is the most unselfish player ever.

Player Team Salary Cap Value Cash Spent
Eli Manning Giants $24,200,000 $18,000,000
Ben Roethlisberger Steelers $23,950,000 $17,750,000
Matt Ryan Falcons $23,750,000 $15,750,000
Joe Flacco Ravens $22,550,000 $44,000,000
Matt Stafford Lions $22,500,000 $17,000,000
Tony Romo Cowboys $20,835,000 $8,500,000
Colin Kaepernick 49ers $20,231,507 $14,300,000
Kirk Cousins Redskins $19,953,000 $19,953,000
Cam Newton Panthers $19,500,000 $23,000,000
Aaron Rodgers Packers $19,250,000 $12,600,000
Russell Wilson Seahawks $18,542,000 $12,342,000
Andrew Luck Colts $18,400,000 $44,000,000
Carson Palmer Cardinals $18,375,000 $18,500,000
Alex Smith Chiefs $17,800,000 $14,200,000
Drew Brees Saints $17,250,000 $31,250,000
Jay Cutler Bears $17,000,000 $16,000,000
Philip Rivers Chargers $16,500,000 $16,500,000
Tom Brady Patriots $13,764,706 $28,764,706
Andy Dalton Bengals $13,100,000 $10,700,000
Brock Osweiler Texans $12,000,000 $21,000,000
Ryan Tannehill Dolphins $11,640,000 $9,340,000
Sam Bradford Vikings $7,000,000 $7,000,000
Ryan Fitzpatrick Jets $7,000,000 $12,000,000
Tyrod Taylor Bills $6,913,333 $9,500,000
Jameis Winston Buccaneers $5,761,654 $1,587,331
Blake Bortles Jaguars $5,633,128 $2,297,710
Marcus Mariota Titans $5,503,176 $1,535,635
Jared Goff Rams $5,079,577 $18,968,308
Robert Griffin III Browns $5,046,875 $7,500,000
Josh McCown Browns $5,041,666 $4,375,000
Chase Daniel Eagles $5,000,000 $7,000,000
Carson Wentz Eagles $4,850,243 $18,050,972

 

[Fixit]

I've been saying forever that if Brady ever added even a modestly credible threat of running to his game he'd be as close to unstoppable as anyone who's ever played.

*spoiler alert* He is.

 

[patchick]

Counting down until the first thread suggesting that we should let Tom spend every September tanning his backside in Capri.

10, 9, 8....

 

[patsinthesnow]

Most accurate QB
Best decision maker
Best pocket presence
Top 5 Arm
Top 5 deep ball
Top 10 Scrambler*

How can you be faster at age 39 than 22? Brady right now is playing like a hybrid of Russell Wilson and Drew Brees.

The GOAT.

*Ok maybe not

 

[fightingirish595]

Most accurate QB
Best decision maker
Best pocket presence
Top 5 Arm
Top 5 deep ball
Top 10 Scrambler

How can you be faster at age 39 than 22? Brady right now is playing like a hybrid of Russell Wilson and Drew Brees.

The GOAT.

Hes a top 10 scrambler, I think thats a huge reach

 

[Snake Eyes]

Tom Brady does not have the same arm strength he had back in 2007 or even in 2013. With that said it is still very good and not close to noodle-arm Manning circa 2014 and 2015.

I while I don't agree that his arm strength is what it was 2-3 years ago, for the reasons I mentioned he is playing the position at a higher-level than he ever has.

I don't know what you're basing that on, his arm looks just fine to me. He may not be rocketing a lot of passes but it's not necessarily a good idea to do so.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I don't know what you're basing that on, his arm looks just fine to me. He may not be rocketing a lot of passes but it's not necessarily a good idea to do so.

I did not say his arm doesn't look fine.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Hes a top 10 scrambler, I think thats a huge reach

Fair lol. It's more to highlight the change in his game.

He's projected to beat his career high in rushing yards by 22 despite missing 4 games. He'd also be 12th in rushing for QBs if he played all 8 games at his pace.

Brady is a mobile QB. It's hilarious and amazing at the same time.

 

[nabwong]

Hes a top 10 scrambler, I think thats a huge reach

Agreed. Off the top of my head.

Wilson
Rodgers
Cam
Tyrod
Smith
Luck
Kaepernick
Jimmy
Mariota
Winston

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

I was all in favor of keeping Garoppolo, since he exceeded my expectations (despite getting injured). But what Tom Brady is doing is just, ridiculous.

What we're seeing from Tom s almost unprecedented, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. If we can just improve our offensive line and have a better running game, we could easily have Brady play at this level for another 3 or 4 years.

That might be worth trading Garoppolo this offseason, assuming he can get us a Top 5 draft pick. If not, it might be best to hold onto him for at least another year.

 

[Haterproof]

Brady's definitely playing better now than he did in his 20's! This is some historical **** we're witnessing

 

[Snake Eyes]

I did not say his arm doesn't look fine.

I specifically said "I don't know what you're basing this on", I have not noticed any decreased velocity and I have also seen him rocket a few passes in situations where it was appropriate to rocket the ball.

 

[fightingirish595]

Fair lol. It's more to highlight the change in his game.

He's projected to beat his career high in rushing yards by 22 despite missing 4 games. He'd also be 12th in rushing for QBs if he played all 8 games at his pace.

Brady is a mobile QB. It's hilarious and amazing at the same time.

I think his pocket awareness and mobility strictly in the pocket is tremendous though