I certainly don't think Brady is THE problem, but he's certainly part of it when the offense doesn't produce. Great players make the players around them better. See Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux etc. Brady used to do that, making guys like David Patten and David Givens look real solid. But now he's not making the contested throws as well as he used to. His mobility is basically gone and unless the receiver has a fair amount of separation, he can't make the throw. The man is 42 years old and has the most decorated career of anyone who's ever played in the league, there's nothing this guy hasn't accomplished. It's ok that he's declining, it doesn't matter how closely the TB12 method is followed, eventually your body just can't do it anymore. The complicated offense they ran with Brady in his 20's and 30's likely isn't going to work anymore. You have to work with what you've got. Edelman and White are dependable, but you have to find a way to incorporate Dorsett and the two rookies. Simplify the offense somehow. I'm in the camp that will not give up on this team yet. They're still 10-2. Belichick is still Belichick.
What I don't love is Brady's disgust in press conferences. Frustration on the field is one thing, but as THE leader on that team, the younger guys are looking to him for guidance and how to act. It's understandable that he's frustrated, but he has to let these guys know he believes in them. A guy like Harry or Meyers is probably absolutely terrified of making a mistake because it will incur TB12's wrath. There's a time to push players and a time to be understanding. But maybe, just maybe, he's tired of it and doesn't want to do it anymore. No one could blame him. After 20 years as the starting QB of the premier franchise in the NFL and playing in more meaningful games than anyone could ever dream of, maybe he's just worn out. Nobody would blame him for that.
I still believe in this team. Until the clock hits 0:00 on a playoff game and the Patriots have fewer points than the opponent, I will not give up.