When Tom Brady left the Patriots to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, it was like a mirage that didn’t even feel real. Brady and the New England Patriots have always been synonymous, as was their constant ability to rack up Super Bowl victories.
And yet, people still questioned whether Brady was the key factor behind New England’s success, as opposed to longtime coach Bill Belichick being the mastermind behind it all.
Lo and behold, this is Brady’s first season on another team, and guess what: he’ll advance to the playoffs once more, while the Patriots will be watching the postseason from home for the first time in a record-long 11 seasons.
The man is 43 years old and still dominating a star-studded league like it’s child’s play. He pulled out all the stops on Saturday, beating the Detroit Lions 47-7 to clinch a playoff spot in convincing fashion.
Throwing for 348 yards to go with go four scores in the first half alone, Brady continues to add to his legacy in such a way like we’ve never seen before.
Oh yeah, and Brady also broke Tampa Bay’s franchise record for most touchdown passes in a single season.
Whether he wins the Super Bowl or not, one thing is certainly clear: it’s never been this difficult to doubt the man’s greatness on the football field.
